 6 September 1931 saw Kilkenny face Cork in the All-Ireland final for the first time in five years.The first half was closely contested, with a goal from Mick Ahern helping Cork to a half-time lead of 1-3 to 0-2.Cork stretched the advantage to six points in the second half, but Kilkenny came storming back with a goal and then four points on the trot to take the lead by one point.