The Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association for the third tier hurling teams in County Limerick, Ireland.[2]
| Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship | |
|---|---|
| Irish | Craobh Idirmhéanach Iománaíochta Luimní |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Trophy | Mike O'Leary Cup |
| Title holders | Granagh-Ballingarry (2023)[1] (2nd title) |
| Most titles | Dromin-Athlacca (5 titles) |
The series of games are played during the summer and autumn months with the county final played in a variety of venues, normally in October. The championship includes a group stage which is followed by a knock-out phase for the three top teams in each group. There is also promotion involving the Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship.
The winners of the Limerick county final don't proceed to Munster competition anymore. Limerick's representative in the Munster Intermediate grade comes from the Premier Intermediate Championship.
Eight clubs currently[when?] participate in the Premier Intermediate Championship.
History
editThe original intermediate championship dates back to 1910. It was the third hurling championship to be established in Limerick, and was seen as a stepping stone between the senior and junior hurling championships. Three separate hurling championships proved difficult to sustain, particularly due to a lack of competitive clubs, and the newly formed intermediate championship was not staged in 1913 before being suspended in 1915.
In 1928 an effort was once again made to revive the intermediate grade, however, after just two completed seasons the grade was once again suspended in 1930 in favour of a two-tier senior and junior championship.
After an absence of nearly half a century the intermediate championship was reorganised again in 1975, however, it survived only three seasons before being abolished for the third time in its history.
By 1988 the gap between the senior and junior grades proved too great and the intermediate championship was introduced once again. It has remained a staple of the hurling calendar since then, however, it has undergone some major changes. Originally played as a straight knock-out championship, the competition was eventually expanded to feature a group stage which provided more games.
In 2013 the intermediate championship was relegated to being the third most important championship in Limerick as a new premier intermediate grade was established. Because of this the number of participating clubs was reduced from sixteen to twelve.[2]
Top winners
edit| # | Club | Wins | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dromin-Athlacca | 5 | 1977, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018 |
| 2 | Pallasgreen | 3 | 1995, 2003, 2014 |
| 3 | Na Piarsaigh | 2 | 1994, 2022 |
| Bruff | 2 | 1989, 2008 | |
| Garryspillane | 2 | 1990, 1996 | |
| Hospital-Herbertstown | 2 | 2002, 2010 | |
| Mungret | 2 | 1975, 2016 | |
| South Liberties | 2 | 1911, 2009 | |
| Effin | 2 | 2011, 2021 | |
| Granagh-Ballingarry | 2 | 2005,[3] 2023[1] | |
| 4 | Cappamore | 1 | 2015 |
| Ballybrown | 1 | 2012 | |
| Claughaun | 1 | 2006 | |
| Tournafulla | 1 | 2003 | |
| Knockainey | 1 | 2001 | |
| Murroe-Boher | 1 | 1999 | |
| Croom | 1 | 1998 | |
| Monaleen | 1 | 1997 | |
| Blackrock | 1 | 1993 | |
| Killeedy | 1 | 1992 | |
| Old Christians | 1 | 1991 | |
| Feohanagh-Castlemahon | 1 | 1988 | |
| Fedamore | 1 | 1976 | |
| Hospital | 1 | 1929 | |
| Kilmeedy | 1 | 1928 | |
| Murroe | 1 | 1914 | |
| Ballybrickin | 1 | 1912 | |
| Ballingarry | 1 | 1910 | |
| Kildimo/Pallaskenry | 1 | 2019 | |
| Glenroe | 1 | 2017 | |
| Newcastle West | 1 | 2020 |
List of finals
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Flynn's late brace fires Granagh-Ballingarry to Limerick intermediate hurling final glory". limerickgaa.ie. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Limerick club hurling championship draws made". Limerick Leader. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "Granagh/Ballingarry braced for senior action". hoganstand.com. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ 1988 Feohanagh V Ardagh - County Intermediate Hurling Final, retrieved 13 September 2023
- ^ O'Toole, Fintan (27 September 2012). "Effin's season Roy of the Rovers stuff, says manager Finn". Irish Examinmer. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ O'Connell, Jerome (15 October 2013). "Dromin-Athlacca crowned Limerick IHC winners". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Historic first title for Glenroe after Limerick IHC final victory over Newcastle West".
- ^ Keogh, John (23 October 2021). "Patrick O'Donovan steers Effin to Limerick IHC title". Irish Examinmer. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "In Pictures: Na Piarsaigh beat Croagh-Kilfinny in Limerick IHC final to complete hat-trick". limerickleader.ie.
External links
edit- Limerick Club Winners
- 2014 Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1 (archived 2014)
- 2014 Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2 (archived 2014)