1956–57 National Hurling League

26th season of the National Hurling League April 2022 1956–57 National Hurling League 28 October 1956 – 25 August 1957 18 Tipperary 7th Kerry 1955–56 1957–58 The 1956–57 National Hurling League was the 26th season of the National Hurling League. Division 1 National Hurling League Division 1 1956-57 Tipperary 7th National League titleCaptain: Mickey Byrne 1955-56 1957-58 2 May 2017 Wexford came into the season as defending champions of the 1955-56 season.http://www.wexfordpeople.ie/sport/other-sports/another-honour-for-men-of-1956-27690802.html Another honour for men of 1956 Wexford People 16 February 2006 2 May 2017September 2025 medicmedic Antrim entered Division 1 as the promoted team from the previous season. On 12 May 1957, Tipperary won the title following a 3–11 to 2–7 win over Kilkenny in the final. It was their 7th league title overall and their first since 1954-55.http://www.hoganstand.com/general/leagues/nhlrecords.aspx National Hurling League Results 1925-2009 Hogan Stand 18 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20100805063526/http://www.hoganstand.com/general/leagues/nhlrecords.aspx 2010-08-05 dead Westmeath were relegated from Division 1. Group 1A table PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Kilkenny 44008 Division 1 runners-up2 Cork 430163 Wexford 411234 Waterford 411235 Dublin 40040 Group 1B table PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Tipperary 44008 Division 1 champions2 Clare 421153 Antrim 420244 Galway 411235 Westmeath 40040 Knock-out stage Final 12 May 1957 Final Tipperary hurling 3-11 – 2-7 Kilkenny Croke Park, Dublin 43,721 Division 2 National Hurling League Division 2 1956-57 Kerry 1st Division 2 title 1955-56 1957-58 2 May 2017 Group 2A table PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Meath 33006 Division 1 runners-up2 Roscommon 210123 Wicklow 210124 Kildare 30030 Group 2B table PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Kerry 33006 Division 2 champions2 Limerick 320143 Offaly 310224 Laois 30030 Knock-out stage Final 12 May 1957 Final Kerry 6-1 - 4-7 Meath Croke Park, Dublin 43,721 25 August 1957 Final replay Meath 3-6 - 4-13 Kerry St. Loman's Park, Trim References Category:National Hurling League seasons Lea Lea