 Cork continued their provincial dominance in 1976, with Crowley collecting a second Munster medal following a 2–11 to 3–6 win over Clare.The subsequent All-Ireland decider was a replay of the previous year, with Cork facing Kilkenny as underdogs.The Rebels powered to a 2–17 to 1–8 victory, giving Crowley his first All-Ireland medal in the grade.