Clare provided the opposition on that occasion, however, it was an occasion to forget for Dunne as Tipp lost a close and exciting game by 1–18 to 0–18. The introduction of the new 'back-door' system resulted in both Clare and Tipperary meeting for the second time in the first all-Munster All-Ireland final. The game itself was one of the best of the decade.
Clare provided counterarguments on that occasion, but it became a day to forget for Dunne as Tipp lost a close and electrifying contest by 1–18 to 0–18 in the first all-Munster All-Ireland final. The introduction of the new 'back-door' system led to both Clare and Tipperary meeting again in this historic match, which was considered one of the decade's top games.