The final match of the Munster Hurling Championship took place on Sunday evening at Tralee Sports Field between the teams representing Limerick and Cork. Despite heavy rain and a strong breeze, which made conditions unpleasant, there was a large crowd in attendance. Here are the details:

Limerick won the toss and chose to play with the strong wind at their backs. Right from the start, Limerick took possession of the ball and quickly scored a goal before Cork could react. The puck-out favoured Limerick, and Cork managed to score a minor point followed by an easy goal. The game continued at a fast pace despite the rain, and an intense struggle in front of Limerick’s goal resulted in a well-earned point for Cork. The play remained evenly contested, and Limerick added another goal to their tally. The halftime score was announced as follows:

Limerick: 3 goals Cork: 1 goal and 3 points

During the second half, Limerick found themselves mostly defending, with Cork continuously scoring points and goals, except for a few good rushes and one minor score from Limerick. When the final whistle blew, the referee declared the score:

Cork: 4 goals and 11 points Limerick: 3 goals and 1 point

The slippery ground conditions made play unreliable, but there were still some impressive displays of the game. Mr O’Sullivan from Listowel served as the referee for the match.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 06 September 1904