The final will be contested by Cork and Tipperary, who both represent the province of Munster.

[1][2] The final was the second time that teams from the same province played each other in a decider.

It was also the second successive All-Ireland final to feature both Cork and Tipperary.

[3][4] The final was broadcast live as part of GAA Beo on TG4, presented by Mícheál Ó Domhnaill.

[5] The victory for Tipperary put them in joint first place with 11 titles in the roll of honour alongside both Cork and Kilkenny.