Cork–Limerick hurling rivalry Cork–Limerick hurling rivalry The Cork-Limerick rivalry is a hurling rivalry between Irish inter-county teams Cork and Limerick, who first played each other in 1893. Since the turn of the century it has come to be regarded as one of the biggest rivalries in Gaelic games. Cork's home ground is Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Limerick's home ground is the Gaelic Grounds, with each fixture alternating between the two venues. While Cork are the standard bearers in Munster, Limerick have enjoyed success at sporadic intervals - although they have won just two All-Ireland titles since 1940 and a single Munster title since
Cotter family his king, was made commander of the Jacobite forces in Cork. In 1691 Cotter was made Brigadier General in command of all the Jacobite forces in counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary. During the time of his authority Sir James Cotter treated the Protestant landowners well. He was rewarded for his moderation when, following the surrender of the Jacobite forces under the Treaty of Limerick, the support of his Protestant neighbours allowed him to retain his property and lands in full. Sir James Cotter was, in the style of previous generations of Irish chieftains, a great patron of poetry and