Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Cork's Brian Hayes and Tipperary's Eoghan Connolly.James Crombie/INPHO Cork score 4-27 in Munster victory as Tipperary hit by early red card setback Darragh McCarthy’s dismissal left Tipperary facing an uphill challenge from the start. 5.36pm, 27 Apr 2025 Share options Fintan O'Toole Reports from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Tipperary 0-24 CORK AGAIN CLAIMED a comfortable victory on home soil against Tipperary, this Munster championship opener following the recent league final success. Yet this was a game was coloured by an explosive start, Tipperary dramatically reduced to 14 men at the start as their young attacking star Darragh McCarthy was shown a red card for an off-the-ball hit on Cork defender Sean O’Donoguhe before throw-in. Cork exploited the advantage and just like the league final three weeks ago, bagged a trio of first-half goals. Tim O’Mahony expertly finished after five minutes, when he was fed in space by Brian Hayes. O’Mahony turned provider in the 12th minute, delivering along the left wing to Patrick Horgan who cut inside and found the net from a tight angle. The third goal arrived at the close of the first quarter, Hayes and Darragh Fitzgibbon creating the opening, and Alan Connolly showing the opportunism to raise the green flag. Cork were in commad at the break, ahead 3-13 to 0-12, but had lost Rob Downey to injury and Tipperary kept battling with Jason Forde scoring eight first-half points. The second half unfolded along predictable lines, Declan Dalton crashing home Cork’s fourth goal, as they claimed their first victory of the Munster round-robin system. Advertisement Tim O'Mahony scores Cork's first-half goal.James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO More to follow… Scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan 1-9 (0-6f), Declan Dalton 1-6 (0-2f), Séamus Harnedy 0-5, Alan Connolly 1-0, Tim O’Mahony 1-0, Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-2, Brian Hayes 0-2, Robbie O’Flynn 0-2, Tommy O’Connell 0-1. Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-15 (0-12f), Jake Morris 0-3, Willie Connors 0-2, Eoghan Connolly 0-1, Craig Morgan 0-1, Darragh Stakelum 0-1, Andrew Ormond 0-1, 1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig) 2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), 3. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), 4. Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra) 5. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), 6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers – captain), 7. Mark Coleman (Blarney) 8. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Ethan Twomey (St.Finbarr’s) 10. Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neills), 11. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville), 12. Séamus Harnedy (St Ita’s) 13. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers), 14. Alan Connolly (Blackrock), 15. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s) 19. Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neills) for Robert Downey (inj) (20) 21. Luke Meade (Newcestown) for Twomey (47) 22. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers) for Connolly (53) 24. Robbie O’Flynn (Erins Own) for O’Mahony (57) 20. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton) for Joyce (65) 1. Barry Hogan (Kiladangan) 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 4. Michael Breen (Ballina) 12. Sam O’Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, captain), 7. Bryan O’Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill) 8. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 10. Alan Tynan (Roscrea) 17. Conor Bowe (Moyne-Templetuohy), 11. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 9. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) Related Reads Two-goal Bennett stars as Waterford open Munster series with impressive win over Clare Hetherton's 2-3 helps Dublin power to victory against Wexford 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines) 23. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens) for Bowe (42) 22. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) for Stakelum (42) 20. Séamus Kennedy (St Mary’s) for Tynan (46) 24. Gearóid O’Connor (Moyne-Templetuohy) for John McGrath (51) 18. Willie Connors (Kiladangan) for O’Farrell (66) Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick) Fintan O'Toole View 29 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Cork score 4-27 in Munster victory as Tipperary hit by early red card setback”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Cork score 4-27 in Munster victory as Tipperary hit by early red card setback”. 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