An outbreak of foot and mouth disease hampered the 1941 championship, and Cork were nominated to represent the province in the All-Ireland series. Buckley lined out in the final against Dublin, however, it turned into a one-sided affair thanks to contributing goals from Johnny Quirke and Ted O'Sullivan. At the full-time whistle Cork had won by 5–11 to 0–6. It was one of the most one-sided championship deciders of all-time, however, it did give Buckley an All-Ireland medal.
