Cork hurling: 1996 was a year to remember for Avondhu division

Subs: Willie O’Donoghue (Kilworth) for Shane Killeen, Jody Hayes (Mallow) for Dave Moher.

Newtownshandrum and Cloyne drew in the County IHC final 1-10 to 2-7. The replay in Páirc Uí Chaoimh was again very close and tense. In the end, Newtown were county champions by 0-12 to 0-9.
