 It was the beginning of a hugely successful era for "the Cats" as Cork were heading into decline.A first half goal by Dick Doyle put Kilkenny in the driving seat, while goalkeeper Pat "Fox" Maher made a great save in the dying moments of the game to help Kilkenny to a 1–9 to 1–8 victory.It was Hoyne's and Kilkenny's first All-Ireland triumph.