Cork Edge Out Kilkenny in Thrilling Allianz Hurling League Clash

UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny – Cork secured a narrow 3-12 to 1-15 victory over Kilkenny in Round 5 of the 2026 Allianz Hurling League on Sunday, March 1st. The match, played in front of large crowds, saw a frantic finish as Kilkenny attempted to level the score.

Match Highlights

Brian Hayes opened the scoring for Cork with a goal within the first five minutes. Cork led 1-09 to 0-06 at halftime. Alan Connolly missed a penalty early in the second half, and Kilkenny faced a setback with a black card reducing them to 14 players. Barry Walsh extended Cork’s lead with a second goal on the 52nd minute.

Kilkenny fought back, with Eoin Cody scoring a goal in the 63rd minute to bring the game to within one point. However, Alan Walsh sealed the win for Cork with a late goal, securing a 3-12 to 1-15 victory.

Key Moments

• 5 mins: Goal for Cork scored by Brian Hayes.
• 63 mins: Goal for Kilkenny scored by Eoin Cody, narrowing the gap to one point.
• 68 mins: Decisive goal for Cork scored by Alan Walsh.

Game Details

The match was played at UPMC Nowlan Park, with a throw-in time of 3:15 PM. It was broadcast live on TG4 and KCLR, with updates also available on Community Radio Kilkenny City. Tickets were available through Supervalu, Centra, and Ticketmaster.

Final Score

Kilkenny 1-15 Cork 3-12

Looking Ahead

This win keeps Cork at the top of Division 1A, positioning them well for a potential second successive Division 1A final appearance. Kilkenny will seem to rebound in their next league fixture.

Source: Irish Examiner, RTÉ, Kilkenny GAA