[4][5] Most notable of these special events was a torch procession from the birthplace of Michael Cusack, Carran, County Clare to Hayes' Hotel in Thurles (founding place of the GAA).

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy named an unchanged team from the semi-final win over Clare for the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final clash with Waterford.

[6] For Waterford, Tony Browne came in at wing-back for Richie Foley, Aidan Kearney took Kevin Moran's spot on the other wing.

[7] Man of the Match: John Mullane Linesmen: Barry Kelly (Westmeath) Anthony Stapleton (Laois) Sideline Official David Hughes (Carlow) Umpires Michael Copps John Wall Richard Troy Michael O'Kelly Waterford manager Davy FitzGerald was unhappy with his teams defending before half time, "the goal before half-time, and the one after, were bad errors, mistakes we made, But fair play to Tipp, they were in control of the game for a lot of it.

[8] Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy conceded that Waterford outhurled Tipperary for much of the Final, "We're down to the last four and we're delighted to be there, We have to be fair and honest, Waterford outhurled us for long patches and we were tipping the odd point here and there, Overall, we came here to win, we've won and we're delighted to be back in Croke Park" he said.