16 September 1990

Cork vs Meath Football Final 1990

Cork completed a historic football-and-hurling double with a gritty win over Meath. Reduced to 14 men, Cork showed immense discipline and resilience to grind out a 0-11 to 0-9 victory. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh brought warmth and wit to the broadcast, famously remarking on dual star Teddy McCarthy’s uniqueness as Cork sealed a place among the greatest teams of all time.

Cork, Meath

Football

1990