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The All-Ireland final between Cork and Galway was their 12th championship meeting. Cork were hoping to retain the title and win their 11th title over all. Galway were hoping to win their 8th All-Ireland title.
Cork's All-Ireland victory allowed them to retain the title. The win copper-fastened their position as number one on the all-time roll of honour. It remains Cork's last All-Ireland victory.
Galway's All-Ireland defeat was their sixth in a final. It was the second of four successive All-Ireland final defeats.