 Since then they failed to capture the 'three-in-a-row', in spite of having the opportunity in 1933 and again in 1976.Cork, the defeated All-Ireland finalists in 1982 and 1983, were regarded as the biggest threat to Kilkenny's ambitions.1984 also provided Cork with the dubious honour of becoming the first team to lose three All-Ireland finals in-a-row.