1988 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final

1988 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Croke park hogan stand.jpg 250 1987–88 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Midleton 40px 3-8 Athenry 40px 0-9 17 March 1988 Croke Park Dublin Gerry Kirwan (Offaly) 3,000 1987 1989 The 1988 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final was a hurling match played at Croke Park on 17 March 1988 to determine the winners of the 1987–88 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, the 18th 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. The final was contested by Midleton of Cork and Athenry of Galway, with Midleton winning by 3–8 to 0–9.http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=57993 New champions to be crowned in AIB finals 13 March 2006 Hogan Stand 11 August 2015 In the first and only championship meeting between the two sides, Athenry gave as good as they got for long periods of the first half. In a tactical move Midleton's Kevin Hennessy was given a roving brief along with Colm O'Neill and this gave the Cork star the space to strike for goals in 12th and 14th minutes. In spite of being stung for two goals, his marker, Dermot Monaghan, could not be faulted for either goals, and was viewed as Athenry's man-of-the-match. Despite the goals Athenry began to reassert themselves thanks to Pat Higgins around midfield and P. J. Molloy's accuracy up front. He sent over five of his side's six first half points as Midleton led at the break by 2–5 to 0–6. Athenry recorded early scores in the second half, with points from John Hardiman and Pat Higgins. Ger Power saved subsequent attempts from Higgins and Mixie Donoghue. Athenry had limited scoring opportunities from play during this period. By the 48th minute, the score stood at 2–6 to 0–8. P. J. Molloy had two 21-yard frees saved by Power. Midleton's victory secured their first and only All-Ireland title. They become the 12th club to win the All-Ireland title, while they are the fourth Cork representatives to claim the ultimate prize. Match Details 17 March 1988 Midleton 20px|border 3-8 - 0-9 20px|border Athenry K Hennessy 2-3, C O'Neill 1-1, J Fenton 0-2 (1f), G Fitzgerald 0-1, T McCarthy 0-1. PJ Molloy 0-6 (2f and 1 sideline), J Hardiman 0-1, S Keana 0-1, P Healy 0-1. Croke Park, Dublin 6,000 G Kirwan (Offaly) _black_hoops _blackhoops _black_hoops FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 _white_bands Midelton _whiteborder _collarwhite _whiteborder 800000 800000 800000 FFFFFF 800000 _band_white Athenry External links Midleton Vs Athenry All-Ireland Club Final 1988 (Full Match) References June 2017 Category:1988 in hurling Category:All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship finals Category:GAA finals at Croke Park Category:Wexford GAA matches Category:Clare GAA matches Category:March 1988 sports events in Europe Category:1980s in Dublin (city)