1937–38 National Hurling League

The 1937–38 National Hurling League was the 11th completed season of the NHL, an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1]

1937–38 National Hurling League
League details
DatesOctober 1937 – 24 April 1938
Teams10
League champions
WinnersLimerick (5th win)
CaptainMick Mackey
League runners-up
Runners-upTipperary
CaptainPaddy Ryan

Overview

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The National Hurling League featured two groups of teams - Group A and Group B. Tipperary won all of their games in Group A, beating Galway, Laois and Westmeath in the process. Limerick topped Group B after beating Cork, Waterford, Clare and Kilkenny. The final saw both group winners play off against each other, with Limerick claiming an all-time record breaking fifth National League title in succession.

Division placings

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Results

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Knock-out stage
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24 April 1938 Final Tipperary 1-1 - 5-2 Limerick Thurles Sportsfield

References

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  1. ^ "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2011.