Kilkenny delivered one of the most dominant performances in All-Ireland final history, defeating Waterford 3-30 to 1-13. From the outset, the Cats’ pace and precision overwhelmed a Waterford side appearing in their first final in 45 years, securing a historic three-in-a-row. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s commentary captured a team at the peak of their powers.