Some Big Names Showed Up To Watch Cork Vs Tipperary In All-Ireland Hurling Final
While the All-Ireland hurling final is always one of the biggest events in the Irish sporting calendar, there seemed to be an extra bit of hype ahead of this year's edition between Cork and Tipperary. As a result, it should come as no surprise to see some big names make their way to Croke Park for the game.
Each edition of this game seems to bring out a number of stars, with this year certainly being no exception. With Cork and Tipperary both looking to end their own Liam MacCarthy droughts, both counties have plenty of representatives on site for the match.
Here are some of those that were spotted in and around the famous Jones' Road venue.
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Big Names Showed Up To Watch Cork Vs Tipperary In Hurling FinalLegendary Cork dual star and All-Ireland winning hurling manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy was among those eagerly awaiting the game at Croke Park.
20 July 2025; Former Cork hurler and manager Jimmy Barry Murphy before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
He would also appear on the BBC's coverage of this game.
There were some big names from outside the world of GAA that also featured on the BBC's coverage of the fixture.
Former Kildare minor captain and current Hollywood star Paul Mescal appeared on the broadcaster alongside Tipp woman Rachael Blackmore. They were joined by English musician Tom Grennan, who has strong family connections in Offaly.
What a line-up! 🤩
Special guests @Tom_Grennan, @rachaelblackmor and Paul Mescal join us for live coverage of the All-Ireland hurling final.
Watch live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 3pm 📺#BBCGAA pic.twitter.com/kJD6y2rLkW
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) July 20, 2025
Mescal 🤩Grennan 🤩Blackmore 🤩
The BBC box is once again back with some special guests for the All-Ireland hurling final #bbcgaa #gaa pic.twitter.com/GRN0Vz5SNr
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) July 20, 2025
An Taoiseach, and proud Cork man, Micheál Martin was present near the sideline in the buildup to the game.
20 July 2025; An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan arrive before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Tipp native Johnny 'Smacks' McMahon of 2 Johnnies fame was on site well before throw-in for the game, speaking to the Tipperary GAA social media account alongside former jockey Ken Whelan.
Smacks was quietly confident of a Tipp win.
Johnny Smacks and former professional Jockey Ken Whelan give their view today. pic.twitter.com/xwZEhjf5O5
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) July 20, 2025
Where one Johnnie goes, the other can usually be found.
Johnny 'B' O'Brien was never going to miss this one either.
Tipperary GAA also caught up with three-time All-Ireland winner Paudie Maher ahead of throw-in.
Paudi Maher here giving us view of today. pic.twitter.com/jsKCvGwWwn
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) July 20, 2025
A man who knows a thing or two about winning an All-Ireland final.
Ireland and Celtic striker Adam Idah made his way over from Glasgow for the occasion, supporting his home county.
The song Killeagh has quickly become an anthem for Cork GAA in recent months, with Kingfishr in Croke Park to hopefully hear their song belted out after the final whistle.
Cork Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy was photographed with a few other Leesiders ahead of the game.
20 July 2025; Cork Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Not a bad collection of names.
You can't beat an All-Ireland hurling final.
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