Cork players and staff decide against homecoming event after All-Ireland heartbreak
The Rebels were well beaten by Munster rivals Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday, after a second-half collapse.
Supporters would traditionally still get the chance to applaud their side's efforts at a homecoming but no such event is planned on this occasion.
"At the request of the team and management," a statement from Cork GAA reads, "there is no event planned for the return of the Cork hurlers this evening.
"They would again like to thank all the entire county for their unwavering support throughout the year."
Tipperary fans, meanwhile, will welcome the champions home to Thurles this afternoon, with celebrations at Semple Stadium slated to get under way at around 4.30pm.
The Premier County players are expected to arrive with the Liam MacCarthy cup at around 7.30pm with entertainment from the 2 Johnnies, Una Healy and others.
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