Cork hurlers ‘request' no homecoming after heartbreaking All-Ireland final defeat against Tipperary

The Irish Sun

3 days ago

CORK'S senior hurlers have decided against holding a homecoming event following their All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary on Sunday.
It marks a second successive loss in the decider for the Rebels, having been narrowly beaten by Clare in 2024.
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Cork will skip a homecoming after a heavy defeat in the All-Ireland final
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Tipperary players and staff celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy cup after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final
Last year, a crowd still gathered at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to welcome the team home in defeat.
But there will be no similar event this time around after their collapse against the Premier.
Boss Pat Ryan
Yet they capitulated in the second half of their bid to end the county's 20-year wait for a Liam MacCarthy Cup.
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A statement from Cork GAA confirmed the team did NOT want any sort of homecoming but they tanked their fans for the support throughout the season.
It read: "At the request of the team and management, 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."
Cork led by six points at half-time in Croke Park but were outclassed in the second half.
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Pat Ryan's side managed just two more points as they slumped to a 3-27 to 1-18 loss.
Meanwhile, Tipperary supporters are set to welcome their All-Ireland champions home to Thurles later today.
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Tipperary PRO Jonathan Cullen told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that celebrations will begin at Semple Stadium around 4.30pm.
The team are expected to arrive – Liam MacCarthy Cup in hand – at approximately 7.30pm.
A large crowd is anticipated is expected after their first All-Ireland triumph .