More than one million people watched Clare's thrilling All-Ireland SHC final victory over Cork on RTÉ on Sunday.

According to the state broadcaster, an average of 1,037,000 were tuned into The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 with another 9,000 watching on RTÉ2+1.

The RTÉ2 audience represented a share of 77 per cent of those watching TV in Ireland at the time. Television coverage peaked at 1,231,000 as the game reached its climax. Last year's final between Limerick and Kilkenny averaged 830,000 on RTÉ2 - the highest audience for an All-Ireland Hurling final since 2019.

RTÉ Group Head of Sport, Declan McBennett said: "It is fitting given the epic nature of yesterday’s clash that it attracted such a huge audience to witness the skill and commitment on display from both sides.

"The game will live long in the memory of those who witnessed or listened to it, with Tony Kelly’s goal taking its place in the annals of memorable Croke Park moments."

The gripping Liam MacCarthy Cup decider was also broadcast live on BBC2 across the UK, but BBC aren't expected to release viewership figures.

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