The 2020 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final was a hurling match which was played at Croke Park on 19 January 2020 to determine the winners of the 2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, the 50th season of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion clubs of the four provinces of Ireland.[1] The final was contested by Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny and Borris-Ileigh of Tipperary.[2][3]
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| Event | 2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship | ||||||
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| Date | 19 January 2020 | ||||||
| Venue | Croke Park, Dublin | ||||||
| Weather | Dry | ||||||
The All-Ireland final between Ballyhale Shamrocks and Borris-Ileigh was the first ever championship meeting between the two teams. Ballyhale Shamrocks were hoping to win their 8th All-Ireland Club Championship, while Borris-Ileigh were bidding to win their second title after previously winning in 1987.
Ballyhale Shamrocks, captained by Michael Fennelly and coached by Henry Shefflin retained the title after defeating Borris-Ileigh by 0-18 to 0-15 to retain the title.[4][5][6]
Match
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edit| 19 January 2020 Final | Ballyhale Shamrocks | 0-18 - 0-15 | Borris-Ileigh | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2:00 pm | TJ Reid 0-8 (0-5f), P Mullen 0-3, E Shefflin, E Reid, A Mullen 0-2 each, C Fennelly 0-1. | Report | J Kelly 0-7 (0-1 sideline), B Maher 0-6 (0-4f), T Ryan, K Maher 0-1 each. | Referee: C Lyons (Cork) |
References
edit- ^ "All-Ireland Club finals fixtures confirmed". Hogan Stand. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Ballyhale battle past Slaughtneil in thrilling All-Ireland semi-final showdown". The 42. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "Brilliant Borris-Ileigh see off St Thomas in thriller to clinch Croker decider with Ballyhale". The 42. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "Ballyhale withstand battling Borris-Ileigh to retain All-Ireland". RTE Sport. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "'It's bitter disappointment for Borris-Ileigh, a small club that's had a meteoric rise'". The 42. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Ballyhale retain All-Ireland club title for first time with win over battling Borris-Ileigh". The 42. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.