In 2005 Cork narrowly lost the Munster final .
In 2005 Cork narrowly qualified for the All - Ireland semi-final where Kerry defeated them comfortably by 1 - 19 to 1 - 9 .
In 2005 Cork narrowly lost the Munster final but qualified for the All - Ireland semi-final where Kerry defeated them comfortably by 1 - 19 to 1 - 9 .