 In the early years of the competition the various county champions represented their county in the All-Ireland series, however, all this changed in 1892 when Cork contested, and won, their second All-Ireland final with a team consisting of the best players from the various clubs all over the county.Further All-Ireland titles in 1893 and 1894 meant Cork became the first team to win the coveted three-in-row.This record would stand until it was later equalled by Kilkenny and Tipperary.