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.
It was Clare who presented opposition on that occasion, but it turned out to be a day to forget for Dunne as Tipp suffered a narrow and intense loss by 1–18 to 0–18 in the first all-Munster All-Ireland final. The introduction of the new 'back-door' system brought about a rematch between Clare and Tipperary, which was an exciting game that stood out as one of the decade's best.