 Tipperary later faced a humiliating 4-24 to 1-15 defeat by eventual champions Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final.In 2013 Cummins started his 19th competitive season in the Tipperary goalkeeper’s jersey under new manager Eamon O'Shea.On 17 October 2013, Cummins announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.