Tipperary were building in that era too as Nicky English took over the hurling team and build towards success in 2001. The teams clashed during the era.
Eugene O'Neill of Tipperary in action against Fergal Ryan of Cork during the Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final between Cork and Tipperary at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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