The 1996–97 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship was the 27th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county club hurling tournament.[1] The championship ran from 22 September 1996 to 17 March 1997.
| Championship Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 September 1996 – 17 March 1997 |
| Teams | 28 |
| All Ireland Champions | |
| Winners | Athenry (1st win) |
| Captain | Brian Feeney |
| All Ireland Runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Wolfe Tones na Sionna |
| Captain | Brian Lohan |
| Provincial Champions | |
| Munster | Wolfe Tones na Sionna |
| Leinster | Camross |
| Ulster | Ruairí Óg |
| Connacht | Athenry |
| Championship Statistics | |
| Top Scorer |  Paul Flynn (3–21) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
Sixmilebridge of Clare were the defending champions, however, they failed to qualify after being beaten by Wolfe Tones na Sionna in the quarter-finals of the 1996 Clare SHC.[2][3][4] Boherlahan–Dualla of Tipperary, Wolfe Tones na Sionna of Clare and Young Irelands of Kilkenny made their championship debut.[5][6][7]
The All-Ireland final was played at Croke Park in Dublin on 17 March 1997, between Athenry of Galway and Wolfe Tones na Sionna of Clare, in what was a first championship meeting between the teams. Athenry won the match by 0–14 to 1–08 to claim a first title.[8][9]
Ballygunner's Paul Flynn was the championship's top scorer with 3–21.
Results
editConnacht Senior Club Hurling Championship
editFirst round
| 5 October 1996 First round | Tubbercurry | 2–13 – 2–12 | Gortletteragh | Gortletteragh |
| P Seevers 1–9, B Burke 1–1, K Walsh 0–2, D Killoran 0–1. | T McLoughlin 0–7, S Duignan 1–1, S Mallon 1–0, T Ward 0–1, |
Quarter-final
| 19 October 1996 Quarter-final | Ballina Stephenites | 1–08 – 2–06 | Tubbercurry | James Stephens Park, Ballina |
| N McLoughlin 0–4, J Regan 1–0, K Commons 0–3, K Guthrie 0–1. | P Seevers 0–5, B Walsh 1–1, D Killoran 1–0. |
Semi-final
| 2 November 1996 Semi-final | Tubbercurry | 0–06 – 6–15 | Four Roads | Markievicz Park, Sligo |
| P Seevers 0–6. | R Mulry 2–1, A Lalwor 2–1, M Cunniffe 1–4, J Mannion 0–4, O Lohan 1–0, S Coyle 0–2, G Coyle 0–1, F Grehan 0–1, B Mannion 0–1. |
Final
| 8 December 1996 Final | Four Roads | 1–08 – 1–15 | Athenry | Ballyforan |
| M Cunniffe 0–4, D Lohan 1–0, J Mannion 0–3, R Mulry 0–1. | C Moran 0–6, P Higgins 1–2, B Keogh 0–3, B Hanley 0–2, A Poniard 0–1, D Moran 0–1. |
Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship
editPreliminary round
| 29 September 1996 Preliminary round | Wolfe Tones (Louth) | 1–03 – 1–03 | Wolfe Tones (Longford) | Drogheda Park, Drogheda |
| T Crocoran 1–2, A Carter 0–1. | J Lynn 1–3. |
| 6 October 1996 Preliminary round replay | Wolfe Tones (Longford) | 1–07 – 3–11 | Wolfe Tones (Louth) | Micahel Fay Park, Longford |
| J Lynn 1–4, W Browne 0–1, B Connell 0–1, J Gilchrist 0–1. | O Kelly 0–6, A Carter 1–1, D McCarthy 1–0, M Reynolds 1–0, E Downey 0–2, N McEnaney 0–1, T Corcoran 0–1. |
First round
| 13 October 1996 First round | Naomh Bríd | 0–09 – 1–01 | Glenealy | Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow |
| J Kavanagh 0–4, J Nevin 0–2, D Quirke 0–1, B Maher 0–1, R Sheehan 0–1. | T Byrne 1–0, J O'Neill 0–1. | Referee: P Direen (Offaly) |
| 13 October 1996 First round | Wolfe Tones (Louth) | 2–06 – 2–07 | Trim | Drogheda Park, Drogheda |
| 19 October 1996 First round | Lough Lene Gaels | 0–16 – 1–11 | Coill Dubh | Collinstown |
| B Williams 0–7, F O'Farrell 0–3, J Williams 0–2, P Williams 0–1, J Gavigan 0–1, P Reilly 0–1, P Molloy 0–1. | T Carew 0–5, D Anderson 1–0, C Byrne 0–3, N Casey 0–2, R Byrne 0–1. |
Quarter-finals
| 27 October 1996 Quarter-final | Trim | 0–04 – 1–24 | Seir Kieran | St. Loman's Park, Trim |
| D Murray 0–3, R Fitzsimons 0–1. | Johnny Dooley 0–9, M Coughlan 0–5, B Dooley 1–1, J Coakley 0–3, C Kelly 0–2, J Connors 0–2, S Dooley 0–1, Joe Dooley 0–1. | Referee: A Mac Suibhne (Dublin) |
| 27 October 1996 Quarter-final | Camross | 1–17 – 0–08 | Lough Lene Gaels | St. Fintan's GAA Grounds, Mountrath |
| J Dollard 0–7, D Culleton 1–2, O Dowling 0–3, R Cuddy 0–2, P Hogan 0–1, M Collier 0–1, B Moore 0–1. | B Williams 0–3, J Gavigan 0–2, P Williams 0–1, M Shaw 0–1, J Williams 0–1. | Referee: L Doyle (Wexford) |
| 27 October 1996 Quarter-final | Naomh Bríd | 1–10 – 3–17 | O'Toole's | Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow |
| J Kavanagh 0–4, A Dowling 1–0, J Nevin 0–2, J Fitzpatrick 0–1, B Lawler 0–1, N Kane 0–1. | J Brennan 0–11, P Donoghue 2–0, K Flynn 1–0, J Morris 0–2, M Dunne 0–2, E Morrissey 0–2. | Referee: P Dunphy (Kilkenny) |
| 3 November 1996 Quarter-final | Rathnure | 2–09 – 0–10 | Young Irelands | Nowlan Park, Kilkenny |
| P Codd 1–2, M Morrissey 1–1, J Codd 0–2, C Byrne 0–1, M Byrne 0–1, R Guiney 0–1, A Codd 0–1. | J McDermott 0–3, C Carter 0–3, B Treacy 0–2, DJ Carey 0–2. | Referee: P Delaney (Laois) |
Semi-finals
| 10 November 1996 Semi-final | Camross | 2–06 – 0–10 | Rathnure | Nowlan Park, Kilkenny |
| M Collier 1–1, G Danne 1–0, J Dollard 0–3, O Dowling 0–1, PJ Cuddy 0–1. | J Holohan 0–3, J Mooney 0–2, M Byrne 0–2, P Codd 0–2, A Codd 0–1. |
| 10 November 1996 Semi-final | Seir Kieran | 3–10 – 1–16 | O'Toole's | O'Moore Park, Portlaoise |
| Johnny Dooley 1–7, M Mulrooeny 1–0, J Connors 1–0, K Dooley 0–1, N Coughlan 0–1, K Kelly 0–1. | M Morrissey 1–6, J Brennan 0–6, M Dunne 0–1, K Flynn 0–1, P Benoughue 0–1, N Hearns 0–1. |
| 16 November 1996 Semi-final replay | Seir Kieran | 2–09 – 0–18 | O'Toole's | O'Moore Park, Portlaoise |
| M Mulrooney 1–1, B Dooley 1–0, J Kealy 0–3, J Coakley 0–2, Joe Dooley 0–1, M Coughlan 0–1, K Dooley 0–1. | J Brennan 0–9, E Morrissey 0–5, S Kearns 0–2, M Healy 0–1, P Donoghue 0–1. | Referee: P Ahearne (Carlow) |
Final
| 1 December 1996 Final | Camross | 1–12 – 2–05 | O'Toole's | Nowlan Park, Kilkenny |
| J Dollard 0–7, PJ Cuddy 1–1, D Culleton 0–2, F Dowling 0–1, M Collier 0–1. | D Morris 1–0, N Howard 1–0, E Morrissey 0–2, J Brennan 0–2, P Donoghue 0–1. | Referee: D Murphy (Wexford) |
Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship
editQuarter-finals
| 12 October 1996 Quarter-final | Ballygunner | 1–18 – 0–11 | Na Piarsaigh | Walsh Park, Waterford |
| P Flynn 1–12, M Mahony 0–2, D O'Sullivan 0–1, T Carroll 0–1, L Whitty 0–1, B O'Sullivan 0–1. | Mark Mullins 0–7, Mickey Mullins 0–2, J. A. Moran 0–2. | Referee: W Barrett (Tipperary) |
| 13 October 1996 Quarter-final | Ballyheigue | 2–07 – 1–12 | Wolfe Tones | John Joe O'Sullivan Park, Ballyheigue |
| B O'Sullivan 1–3, J Healy 1–1, M Slattery 0–2, L O'Mahony 0–1. | Paul O'Rourke 1–2, P Keary 0–5, F Lohan 0–2, B Lohan 0–1, J Riordan 0–1, C O'Neill 0–1. | Referee: G Harrington (Cork) |
Semi-finals
| 10 November 1996 Semi-final | Boherlahan-Dualla | 1–13 – 2–16 | Ballygunner | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
| A Flanagan 0–9, P O'Dwyer 1–0, B O'Dwyer 0–2, M Murphy 0–1, L Maher 0–1. | M Mahony 1–3, P Flynn 0–5, D Codd 1–0, B O'Sullivan 0–3, T Carroll 0–2, L Whitty 0–1, F Hartley 0–1, P Power 0–1. | Referee: P O'Connor (Limerick) |
| 10 November 1996 Semi-final | Wolfe Tones | 1–11 – 0–09 | Patrickswell | Páirc na Sionna, Shannon |
| Paul O'Rourke 0–4, C O'Neill 1–0, P Keary 0–3, P Lee 0–3, Pat O'Rourke 0–1. | G Kirby 0–5, E Geary 0–2, A Carmody 0–1, N Carey 0–1. | Referee: W Barrett (Tipperary) |
Final
| 24 November 1996 Final | Wolfe Tones | 4–09 – 4–08 | Ballygunner | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
| Paul O'Rourke 2–4, P Lee 1–2, F Carrig 1–1, P Keary 0–2. | Full video of match | P Flynn 2–4, P Power 1–1, G Ryan 1–1, B O'Sullivan 0–2. | Referee: P O'Connor (Limerick) |
Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship
editSemi-finals
| 22 September 1996 Semi-final | Keady Lámh Dhearg | 1–07 – 5–09 | Portaferry | Keady |
| P McCormick 0-4, V Mone 1-0, G Mone 0-1, E McKee 0-1, R Murray 0-1. | N Sands 3-3, J Convery 1-2, S McGrattan 1-2, S Murray 0-1, B Coleman 0-1, B Braniff 0-1. |
| 22 September 1996 Semi-final | Ruairí Óg Cushendall | 2–15 – 1–07 | Kevin Lynch's | Fr. Healy Park, Loughguile |
| J Carson 0-8, Ruairí McNaughton 1-2, J McKillop 1-0, M McCambridge 0-2, T McNaughton 0-2, F McAillister 0-1. | G McGonigle 1-7. |
Final
| 27 October 1996 Final | Ruairí Óg Cushendall | 3–09 – 2–08 | Portaferry | Casement Park, Belfast |
| A Delargy 1-1, Conor McCambridge 0-4, Ruairi McNaughton 1-0, A McGuile 1-0, J Carson 0-2, T McNaughton 0-1, M McCambridge 0-1. | N Sands 1-3, P Rodgers 1-0, B Coleman 0-1, G McGrattan 0-1, B Braniff 0-1, G Adair 0-1, J Convery 0-1. |
All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
editQuarter-final
| 15 December 1996 Quarter-final | St. Gabriel's | 1–08 – 3–15 | Athenry | Emerald GAA Grounds, Ruislip |
| M Lyons 0–4, B Hayes 1–0, D Quinlan 0–3, K Grogan 0–1. | P Healy 2–1, B Hanley 1–3, C Moran 0–6, A Ponirad 0–2, J Rabbitte 0–2, B Keogh 0–1. |
Semi-finals
| 16 February 1997 Semi-final | Wolfe Tones | 2–08 – 1–10 | Ruairí Óg | Parnell Park, Dublin |
| P Keary 1–2, D Collins 1–0, P O'Rourke 0–2, F Lohan 0–1, P O'Rourke 0–1, F Carrig 0–1, P Lee 0–1. | C McCambridge 1–4, A Delargy 0–2, C McCambridge 0–1, M McCambridge 0–1, J Carson 0–1, R McNaughton 0–1. | Referee: D Murphy (Wexford) |
| 16 February 1997 Semi-final | Athenry | 4–17 – 3–03 | Camross | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
| E Cloonan 1–9, D Moran 2–2, B Hanley 1–2, J Rabbitte 0–2, C Moran 0–2. | J Dollard 1–2, O Dowling 1–1, D Culleton 1–0. | Referee: M Wadding (Waterford) |
Final
| 17 March 1997 Final | Athenry | 0–14 – 1–08 | Wolfe Tones | Croke Park, Dublin |
| E Cloonan 0–9, B Higgins 0–1, P Higgins 0–1, C Moran 0–1, P Healy 0–1, A Poniard 0–1. | Report | P Keary 0–5, D Collins 1–0, P Lee 0–1, F Carrig 0–1, F Lohan 0–1. | Attendance: 34,852 Referee: D Murphy (Wexford) |
Championship statistics
editTop scorers
edit| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Flynn | Ballygunner | 3–21 | 30 | 3 | 10.00 |
| 2 | Jamesie Brennan | O'Toooles | 0–27 | 27 | 3 | 9.00 |
| 3 | Johnny Dooley | Seir Kieran | 2–16 | 22 | 3 | 7.33 |
| Paul Seevers | Tubbercurry | 1–19 | 22 | 3 | 7.33 | |
| Joe Dollard | Camross | 1–19 | 22 | 4 | 5.50 | |
| 6 | Paul O'Rourke | Wolfe Tones | 3–12 | 21 | 5 | 4.20 |
| Eugene Cloonan | Athenry | 1–18 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 | |
| 8 | Paul Keary | Wolfe Tones | 1–17 | 20 | 5 | 4.00 |
| 9 | Noel Sands | Portaferry | 4–06 | 18 | 2 | 9.00 |
| 10 | Cathal Moran | Athenry | 0–15 | 15 | 4 | 3.75 |
References
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- ↑ O'Sullivan, Jim (30 November 2002). "Sixmilebridge have the experience to shatter Mount Sion's dream". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (13 March 2003). "Dunloy now have belief they can find Holy Grail". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, John (26 February 2003). "GAA: O'Neill's Dunloy rally call". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ "Renaissance men". Irish Independent. 13 May 2001. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ "Club Titles - Clare". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ↑ Larkin, Brendan (18 October 2004). "DJ-Carter combo topples Tullaroan". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ↑ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (22 October 2005). "O'Connell taking it all in his stride". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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