The 2019 McGrath Cup is a Gaelic football competition in the province of Munster, played by county teams.

2019 McGrath Cup
Tournament details
ProvinceMunster
Year2019
Winners
ChampionsClare (13th win)
ManagerColm Collins
CaptainGary Brennan
Runners-up
Runners-upCork
ManagerRonan McCarthy
CaptainIan Maguire
Other
Matches played3
← 2018
2020 →

Four county teams competed in 2019, with Tipperary and Kerry sitting the competition out.[1][2] Clare were the winners, their first win in 11 years.[3]

Format

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Four teams compete. The contest is a straight knock-out. Drawn games go to extra time and possibly a free-taking competition.

Fixtures

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6 January 2019 (2019-01-06) Semi-Final Limerick   0-07 (07) (24) 3-15   Cork Rathkeale  
14:00 GMT (UTC±0) Venue: Mick Neville Park
Report Referee: D O’Mahoney (Tipperary)


6 January 2019 (2019-01-06) Semi-Final Waterford   1-06 (09) (20) 1-17   Clare Ballinacourty  
13:00 GMT (UTC±0) Venue: Gold Coast Resort
Report Referee: Conor Lane (Cork)


12 January 2019 (2019-01-12) Final Clare   1-09 (12) (09) 0-09   Cork Milltown Malbay  
14:00 GMT (UTC±0) Venue: Hennessy Memorial Park
Gls: Gordon Kelly 1 Report Referee: Padraig O’Sullivan (Kerry)


References

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  1. ^ "Limerick v Tipperary clash confirmed for next month". www.irishexaminer.com. 14 November 2018.
  2. ^ "McGrath Cup Football « Munster GAA Web site". 7 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Clare Looking Forward to McGrath Cup Final Clash with Cork". 12 January 2019.
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