 After surrendering their title in 2000, Browne lined out in a third Cork Championship final on 6 October 2001.Imokilly provided the opposition, however, he claimed a second winners' medal following the 4-08 to 2-07 victory.On 2 December, Browne was again at left corner-back for Blackrock's 2-14 to 0-12 defeat by Ballygunner in the Munster final.