1996 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

none April 2022 1996 5 May – 1 September 1996 21 Galway Limerick Wexford Antrim 22 border|20px Larry O'Gorman Wexford 6th Martin Storey Liam Griffin Limerick Ciarán Carey Tom Ryan border|20px Gary Kirby (1–35) 1995 1997 The 1996 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 110th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament. The draw for the various provincial championships took place on 22 October 1995. The championship ran from 5 May to 1 September 1996. Clare were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Limerick in the Munster semi-finals.https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/watch-jubilee-1995-all-ireland-shc-final WATCH: Jubilee 1995 All Ireland SHC Final GAA website 26 December 2020 6 January 2025https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/0416/1131994-clare-v-offaly-1995-hurling-final-live-updates/ Clare v Offaly – 1995 hurling All-Ireland final as it happened, again RTÉ Sport 17 April 2020 6 January 2025https://www.hoganstand.com/county/clare/article/index/243622 Twenty years since the 'Curse of Biddy Early' was lifted RTÉ Sport 3 September 2015 6 January 2025https://www.limerickpost.ie/2021/06/18/rewatchables-careys-magic-as-limericks-seal-1996-munster-semi-final-win-over-clare/ Rewatchables: Carey’s magic as Limerick’s seal 1996 Munster semi-final win over Clare Limerick Post 18 June 2020 6 January 2025 The All-Ireland final was played on 1 September 1996 at Croke Park in Dublin, between Wexford and Limerick, in what was their third meeting in the final overall, a first meeting in the final in 78 years and a first championship meeting in 41 years.https://sportinglimerick.com/__science_behind_limericks_1918_all-ireland/ A look back at the “Science” behind Limerick’s 1918 All-Ireland win Sporting Limerick 4 June 2017 6 January 2025https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40188420.html The one that got away: Limeick's generation that never tasted All-Ireland success Irish Examiner 11 December 2020 6 January 2025 Wexford won the match by 1–13 to 0–14 to claim their sixth All-Ireland title overall and a first title in 26 years. Limerick's Gary Kirby was the championship's top scorer with 1–35. Wexford's Larry O'Gorman was named Hurler of the Year.https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/pwc-all-stars-legends-larry-o-gorman PwC All-Stars Legends – Larry O'Gorman GAA website 25 November 2021 2 January 2025 Team changes To Championship Promoted from the All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship Derry (qualified) Entered Championship New York From Championship Regraded to the All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship None Teams Personnel and kits ProvinceTeamColoursSponsorCaptainManagerMost recent successAll-IrelandProvincialLeagueLeinsterCarlowRed, green and yellowMoling MorrisseyDublinNavy and blueArnottsJimmy Gray193819611938–39KilkennyBlack and amberAvonmoreMichael PhelanNickey Brennan199319931994–95LaoisBlue and whiteEsso UltronMichael "Babs" Keating19151949MeathGreen and goldKepakJohn DavisOffalyGreen, white and goldCarroll MeatsShane McGuckinÉamonn Cregan199519941990–91WestmeathMaroon and whiteBennett ConstructionGeorgie LeahyWexfordPurple and goldWexford CreameryMartin StoreyLiam Griffin199620191973MunsterClareSaffron and bluePat O'DonnellAnthony DalyGer Loughnane199519951977–78CorkRed and whiteBarry's TeaMark MullinsJimmy Barry-Murphy199019921992–93KerryGreen and yellowKerry GroupJohn Meyler18911891LimerickGreen and whiteShawsCiarán CareyTom Ryan197319941991–92TipperaryBlue and goldFinchesMichael ClearyTom Fogarty199119931993–94WaterfordWhite and blueTedcastles OilFergal HartleyTony Mansfield195919631962–63ConnachtGalwayMaroon and whiteSupermac'sMichael ColemanMattie Murphy198819951995–96RoscommonBlue and yellow747 TravelMichael KellyUlsterAntrimSaffron and whiteMatbroDominic McKinley1994DownRed and blackNo sponsorPaddy BraniffBrian GilmoreGerard Lennon1995DerryBritainLondonNorth AmericaNew York Provincial championships Connacht Senior Hurling Championship July 6Final border|20px Galway 2–10 – 3–19 border|20px Roscommon C. Kelly (0–5), R. Mulry (1–1), R. Dooley (1–0), P. Feeney (0–1), J. Mannion (0–1), D. Lohan (0–1), M. Cunniffe (0–1). F. Forde (2–8), K. Broderick (1–2), J. Cooney (0–3), L. Burke (0–3), M. Donoghue (0–1), M. Coleman (0–1), J. Rabbitte (0–1). Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon P. Horan (Offaly) Ulster Senior Hurling Championship July 14Final border|20px Antrim 1–20 – 2–12 border|20px Down A. McCloskey (0–7), Gregory O'Kane (1–2), A. Elliott (0–2), P. Jennings (0–2), Gary O'Kane (0–2), J. Connolly (0–2), P. McKillen (0–2), S. P. McKillop (0–1). D. O'Prey (1–4), N. Sands (1–3), M. McGrattan (0–2), M. Braniff (0–1), P. Coulter (0–1), M. Coulter, Snr (0–1). Casement Park, Belfast P. Aherne (Carlow) Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Preliminary round 4–17 1–14 20px|border Kilkenny 0–14 20px|borderOffaly 20px|borderLaois 2–12 2–10 20px|borderDublin 1–09 20px|border Wexford 2–12 20px|borderOffaly 2–15 20px|borderWexford 20px|borderWexford 20px|borderMeath First round 2–12, 3–07 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Leinster Final 125 70 20px|border Carlow 1–15, 2–08 20px|borderWestmeath 20px|borderMeath 2–18 2–11 20px|borderWestmeath 1–05 20px|borderOffaly 2–23 May 5Preliminary round 1 Carlow 1–15 – 2–12 Westmeath N. English (1–9), P. Coady (0–2), J. Kavanagh (0–2), B. Murphy (0–1), V. English (0–1). S. McLoughlin (1–6), R. Galvin (1–1), B. Kennedy (0–2), P. Galvin (0–1), P. Connaughton (0–1), P. Clancy (0–1). Castletown-Geoghegan J. Guinan (Kilkenny) May 19Preliminary round 1 replay Carlow 2–8 – 3–7 Westmeath J. Byrne (2–2), P. Coady (0–2), N. English (0–2), S. Spruhan (0–1), M. Farrell (0–1). B. Kennedy (1–1), S. McLoughlin (1–1), P. Connaughton (1–0), P. Clancy (0–2), R. Galvin (0–2), P. Galvin (0–1). Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow J. Guinan (Kilkenny) May 26Preliminary round 2 Meath 2–11 – 1–5 Westmeath D. Martin (0–6), M. Cole (1–1), N. Horan (1–1), P. Cahill (0–1), W. Donnelly (0–1), P. Potterton (0–1). P. Galvin (1–1), S. McLoughlin (0–2), R. Galvin (0–1), B. Kennedy (0–1). Castletown-Geoghegan P. Dunphy (Kilkenny) June 2Quarter-Final Offaly 2–18 – 2–12 Meath Johnny Dooley (0–7), D. Pilkington (1–1), J. Errity (1–0), J. Troy (0–3), B. Dooley (0–3), J. Pilkington (0–2), Joe Dooley (0–2). D. Martin (1–6), M. Cole (1–0), N. Horan (0–2), P. Donnelly (0–1), B. Murray (0–1), W. Donnelly (0–1), D. Murray (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin P. Delaney (Laois) June 2Quarter-Final Wexford 1–14 – 0–14 Kilkenny M. Storey (0–5), B. Byrne (1–0), E. Scallan (0–3), A. Fenlon (0–2), P. Codd (0–1), R. McCarthy (0–1), L. Dunne (0–1), L. O'Gorman (0–1). A. Lawlor (0–3), C. Brennan (0–3), M. Phelan (0–2), J. Power (0–2), P. J. Delaney (0–1), D. J. Carey (0–1), S. Ryan (0–1), P. Larkin (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin A. Mac Suibhne (Dublin) June 23Semi-Final Wexford 1–9 – 2–12 Dublin J. Twomey (0–4), E. Morrissey (1–0), C. McCann (0–2), K. Flynn (0–2), J. Brennan (0–1). G. Laffan (1–2), E. Scallan (0–4), D. Fitzhenry (1–0), M. Storey (0–2), L. Murphy (0–1), T. Dempsey (0–1), S. Flood (0–1), A. Fenlon (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 30,008 P. Horan (Offaly) June 23Semi-Final Laois 4–17 – 2–10 Offaly J. Troy (2–2), Johnny Dooley (0–8), J. Errity (2–0), Joe Dooley (0–2), B. Dooley (0–2), D. Pilkington (0–1), B. Whelehan (0–1), J. Pilkington (0–1). D. Cuddy (0–6), N. Delaney (1–1), P. J. Cuddy (1–0), O. Coss (0–3). Croke Park, Dublin 30,008 P. Aherne (Carlow) July 14Final Wexford 2–23 – 2–15 Offaly Report T. Dempsey (1–05 ), M. Storey (0–5), E. Scallan (0–4), L. Murphy (0–4), D. Fitzhenry (1–0), R. McCarthy (0–3), L. O'Gorman (0–2). B. Dooley (1–2), M. Duignan (1–1), Johnny Dooley (0–4), J. Pilkington (0–4), Joe dooley (0–3), D. Pilkington (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 34,365 Munster Senior Hurling Championship May 26Quarter-Final Limerick 1–8 – 3–18 Cork A. Browne (1–1), B. Egan (0–3), K. Murray (0–1), J. Cashman (0–1), B. Corcoran (0–1), S. McCarthy (0–1). P. Tobin (2–0), G. Kirby (0–6), O. O'Neill (1–1), T. J. Ryan (0–4), M. Galligan (0–2), M. Houlihan (0–2), D. Quigley (0–1), Seán O'Neill (0–1), C. Carey (0–1). Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork W. Barrett (Tipperary) June 2Quarter-Final Waterford 1–11 – 1–14 Tipperary P. Flynn (1–5), J. Brenner (0–3), T. Fives (0–1), P. Queally (0–1), K. McGrath (0–1). L. Cahill (1–2), M. Cleary (0–4), T. Dunne (0–4), N. English (0–2), L. McGrath (0–1), J. Leahy (0–1). Walsh Park, Waterford 15,655 D. Murphy (Wexford) June 15Semi-Final Kerry 2–11 – 4–19 Tipperary Jerry O'Sullivan (1–2), M. McKivergan (1–0), M. Hennessy (0–3), C. Walsh (0–3), P. O'Connell (0–1), C. Ross (0–1), L. O'Connor (0–1). J. Leahy (2–2), L. Cahill (1–4), T. Dunne (1–3), M. Kennedy (0–3), M. Cleary (0–3), D. Ryan (0–1), P. Fox (0–1), A. Butler (0–1), N. English (0–1). Austin Stack Park, Tralee 4,300 J. O'Leary (Cork) June 16Semi-Final Limerick 1–13 – 0–15 Clare Report G. Kirby (1–7), B. Foley (0–2), M. Galligan (0–1), T. J. Ryan (0–1), C. Carey (0–1), M. Houlihan (0–1). J. O'Connor (0–5), S. McMahon (0–3), F. Tuohy (0–3), G. O'Loughlin (0–2), E. Taaffe (0–2). Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 43,534 W. Barrett (Tipperary) 1996 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final July 7Final Limerick 0–19 – 1–16 Tipperary G. Kirby (0–10), T. J. Ryan (0–3), F. Carroll (0–2), M. Galligan (0–1), O. O'Neill (0–1), C. Carey (0–1), Seán O'Neill (0–1). L. Cahill (1–3), M. Cleary (0–4), D. Ryan (0–2), T. Dunne (0–2), J. Leahy (0–2), K. Tucker (0–1). N. English (0–1), L. McGrath (0–1). Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 43,525 J. O'Leary (Cork) July 14Final Replay Limerick 4–7 – 0–16 Tipperary O. O'Neill (2–0), F. Carroll (1–1), T. J. Ryan (1–1), D. Quigley (0–2), B. Foley (0–1). C. Carey (0–1), G. Kirby (0–1). M. Cleary (0–7), D. Ryan (0–4), N. English (0–3), L. McGrath (0–1), L. Cahill (0–1). Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork 40,000 J. O'Leary (Cork) All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Bracket Preliminary round 1 1–17 20px|border Limerick 20px|border Antrim 0–08 0–13 20px|border Wexford 2–13 20px|border Galway 3–07 20px|border Limerick 0–14 20px|border Wexford 20px|border New York Preliminary round 2 0–14 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final 125 70 20px|border New York 1–16 20px|border London 20px|border New York 4–22 4–16 20px|border Derry 0–13 20px|border Galway 1–13 All-Ireland preliminary round 1 June 16Preliminary round 1 20px|border New York 1–16 – 0–14 20px|border London Gaelic Park, New York City All-Ireland preliminary round 2 July 7Preliminary round 2 20px|border New York 4–16 – 0–13 20px|border Derry Gaelic Park, New York City All-Ireland quarter-finals July 20Quarter-Final 20px|border Galway 4–22 – 0–08 20px|border New York K. Broderick (3–1), F. Forde (1–5), J. Rabbitte (0–4), C. Moore (0–4), M. Coleman (0–3), O. Fahy (0–2), B. Keogh (0–1), J. Cooney (0–1), O. Canning (0–1). R. Hogan (0–3), J. Madden (0–2), O. Cummins (0–1), I. Conroy (0–1), B. McCabe (0–1). Kenny Park, Athenry All-Ireland semi-finals August 4Semi-Final 20px|border Limerick 1–17 – 0–13 20px|border Antrim G. Kirby (0–9), F. Craroll (1–2), D. Quigley (0–2), T. J. Ryan (0–1), O. O'Neill (0–1), M. Houlihan (0–1), B. Foley (0–1). J. Connolly (0–3), A. McCloskey (0–3), Gary O'Kane (0–2), S. P. McKillop (0–1), P. Graham (0–1), G. O'Kane (0–1), A. Elliot (0–1), Conor McCCambridge (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 61,937 P. Aherne (Carlow) August 4Semi-Final 20px|border Wexford 2–13 – 3–07 20px|border Galway T. Dempsey (0–6), R. McCarthy (1–1), B. Byrne (1–0), M. Storey (0–3), L. Murphy (0–1), É. Scallan (0–1), J. O'Connor (0–1). C. Moore (1–3), K. Broderick (1–0), J. Cooney (1–0), F. Forde (0–2), L. Burke (0–1), B. Keogh (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 61,937 J. O'Leary (Cork) All-Ireland final 1996 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final September 115:30 UTC+1 20px|border Wexford 1–13 – 0–14 20px|border Limerick Report T. Dempsey (1–3), G. Laffan (0–3), L. O'Gorman (0–2), M. Storey (0–2), L. Murphy (0–1), É. Scallan (0–1), J. O'Connor (0–1). B. Foley (0–4), C. Carey (0–3), G. Kirby (0–2), O. O'Neill (0–1), D. Quigley (0–1), T. J. Ryan (0–1), F. Carroll (0–1), D. Clarke (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 65,847 P. Horan (Offaly) _yellowhorizontal 66023C 66023C 66023C FFFFFF 66023C Wexford _collarwhite 32CD32 32CD32 32CD32 FFFFFF 32CD32 Limerick Championship statistics Scoring First goal of the championship: Robert Galvin for Westmeath against Carlow (Leinster preliminary round 1) Last goal of the championship: Tom Dempsey for Wexford against Limerick (All-Ireland final) First hat-trick of the championship: Kevin Broderick for Galway against New York (All-Ireland quarter-final) Widest winning margin: 26 points Galway 4–22 : 0–8 New York (All-Ireland quarter-final) Most goals in a match: 6 Offaly 4–17 : 2–10 Laois (Leinster semi-final) Kerry 2–11 : 4–19 Tipperary (Munstersemi-final) Most points in a match: 38 Wexford 2–23 : 2–15 Offaly (Leinster final) Top scorers Season Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Gary KirbyLimerick1–353866.332Francis FordeGalway3–152438.003Tom DempseyWexford2–152154.204Johnny DooleyOffaly0–191936.33Liam CahillTipperary3–101944.756Michael ClearyTipperary0–181844.50Kevin BroderickGalway5–31836.00 Single game Rank Player County Tally Total Opposition1Francis FordeGalway2–814Roscommon2Niall EnglishCarlow1–912Westmeath3Kevin BroderickGalway3–110New YorkGary KirbyLimerick1–710TipperaryGary KirbyLimerick0–1010Tipperary6Seán McLoughlinWestmeath1–69CarlowDavid MartinMeath1–69OffalyGary KirbyLimerick0–99Antrim9John ByrneCarlow2–28WestmeathJohn TroyOffaly2–28LaoisJohn LeahyTipperary2–28KerryTom DempseyWexford1–58OffalyPaul FlynnWaterford1–58TipperaryFrancis FordeGalway1–58New York Miscellaneous Cork's 3–18 to 1–8 defeat by Limerick in the Munster quarter-final was the team's biggest defeat since 1936. It was also Cork's first championship defeat at home since 1923. Debutantes The following players made their début in the 1996 championship: Player Team Date Opposition GameDerek BarrettCorkMay 26LimerickMunster quarter-finalJoe DeaneCorkMay 26LimerickMunster quarter-finalSeán Óg Ó hAilpínCorkMay 26LimerickMunster quarter-finalKen McGrathWaterfordJune 2TipperaryMunster quarter-finalKevin FlynnDublinJune 23WexfordLeinster semi-finalOllie CanningGalwayJuly 6RoscommonConnacht final Retirees The following players played their last game in the 1996 championship: Player Team Date Opposition Game DébutJim CashmanCorkMay 26LimerickMunster quarter-final1986Nicky EnglishTipperaryJuly 14LimerickMunster final1982 References Sources Corry, Eoghan, The GAA Book of Lists (Hodder Headline Ireland, 2005). Donegan, Des, The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games (DBA Publications Limited, 2005). Sweeney, Éamonn, Munster Hurling Legends (The O'Brien Press, 2002). External links All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1996 Results 1996