1995 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

none April 2022 1995 30 April – 3 September 1995 19 Galway Clare Offaly Down 19 border|20px Seánie McMahonborder|20px Brian Lohan Clare 2nd Anthony Daly Ger Loughnane Offaly Johnny Pilkington Éamonn Cregan 20px Johnny Dooley (0–27) 1994 1996 The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship of 1995 (known for the first time for sponsorship reasons as the Guinness Hurling Championship 1995) was the 109th staging of Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition. Clare won the championship, beating Offaly 1–13 to 2–8 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin, it was their first All-Ireland win since 1914. Pre-championship Sponsorship In 1994 Bank of Ireland became the first ever sponsor of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Following the success of this deal it was decided that the hurling championship could also benefit from sponsorship. The decision, however, to award the sponsorship deal to Guinness was a controversial one, as there were concerns over the Gaelic Athletic Association's association with an alcoholic drinks company. Former President of the GAA, Dr. Mick Loftus, was one of the most vocal critics of the proposed sponsorship deal. At a meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Central Council on 6 May, the decision to make Guinness the sponsor was accepted almost unanimously. The sponsorship deal involved Guinness providing £3 million to the GAA over three years. £500,000 of this money would go to funding the championship, while a similar amount would go to the marketing and promotion of the game. Betting Prior to the opening of the championship former All-Ireland-winning journalists Seán Moran and Tom Humphries gave their predictions for the upcoming championship in The Irish Times. Kilkenny were regarded as the strongest contenders for All-Ireland glory in 1995. They were the reigning National Hurling League champions and had won back-to-back championship titles from three successive final appearances between 1991 and 1993. Offaly, in spite of being reigning All-Ireland champions, were placed second to Kilkenny in the championship stakes. They faced a more difficult passage through the provincial series, however, an anticipated Leinster final meeting with Kilkenny was the only thing stopping the team from making it two-in-a-row. Following the trauma of their All-Ireland defeat the previous year, Limerick were still regarded as the brightest prospect in Munster. They were given the nod to retain their provincial crown and challenge, once again, for the All-Ireland title. Team changes To Championship Promoted from the All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship London (qualified) From Championship Regraded to the All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship Wicklow Teams Participating counties ProvinceCountyStadiumManagerMost recent successAll-IrelandProvincialNHLPosition in 1994LeinsterDublinParnell ParkJimmy Gray193819611938–39Beaten by Wexford in Leinster quarter-final replayCarlowDr. Cullen ParkMartin FitzpatrickBeaten by Meath in Leinster second-roundKilkennyNowlan ParkOllie Walsh199319931994–95Beaten by Offaly in Leinster semi-finalLaoisO'Moore ParkPat Critchley19151949Beaten by Laois in Leinster semi-finalMeathPáirc TailteannJohn DavisBeaten by Kilkenny in Leinster quarter-finalOffalyO'Connor ParkÉamonn Cregan199419941990–91Beat Limerick in All-Ireland finalWestmeathCusack ParkGeorgie LeahyBeaten by Westmeath in Leinster first roundWexfordWexford ParkLiam Griffin196819771972–73Beaten by Offaly in Leinster finalMunsterClareCusack ParkGer Loughnane191419321977–78Beaten by Limerick in Munster finalCorkPáirc Uí ChaoimhJohnny Clifford199019921992–93Beaten by Limerick in Munster quarter-finalKerryAustin Stack ParkJohn Meyler18911891Beaten by Clare in Munster semi-finalLimerickGaelic GroundsTom Ryan197319941991–92Beaten by Offaly in All-Ireland finalTipperarySemple StadiumTom Fogarty199119931993–94Beaten by Clare in Munster quarter-finalWaterfordWalsh ParkJoe Carton195919631962–63Beaten by Limerick in Munster semi-finalConnachtGalwayPearse StadiumMattie Murphy198819221988–89Beaten by Offaly in All-Ireland semi-finalRoscommonDr. Hyde ParkMichael Kelly1913Beaten by Galway in All-Ireland quarter-finalUlsterAntrimCasement ParkDominic McKinley1994Beaten by Limerick in All-Ireland semi-finalDownPáirc EslerSeán McGuinness1992Beaten by Antrim in Ulster finalBritainLondonEmerald Grounds1901Did not take part Format Munster Championship Quarter-final: (2 matches) These are two lone matches between the first four teams drawn from the province of Munster. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the next round. Semi-finals: (2 matches) The winners of the two quarter-finals join the other two Munster teams to make up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the next round. Final: (1 match) The winners of the two semi-finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final. Leinster Championship First round: (1 match) This is a single match between two 'weaker' teams drawn from the province of Leinster. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the second round. Second Round: (1 match) The winner of the first round play another 'weaker' team. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the Leinster quarter-final. Quarter-finals: (2 matches) The winner of the second-round game joins three other Leinster teams to make up the two quarter-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the Leinster semi-finals. Semi-finals: (2 matches) The winners of the two quarter-finals join two other Leinster teams to make up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the Leinster final. Final: (1 match) The winner of the two semi-finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final. Ulster Championship Final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the two competing Ulster teams. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland quarter-final. Connacht Championship Final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the two competing Connacht teams. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final where the play the Munster champions. All-Ireland Championship Quarter-final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the Ulster champions and the All-Ireland 'B' champions. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final where they play the Leinster champions. Semi-finals: (2 matches) The Munster and Leinster champions will play the winners of the lone quarter-final and the Connacht champions. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while the two winners advance to the All-Ireland final. Final: (1 match) The two semi-final winners will contest the final. Managerial changes Pre-championship Team 1995 Manager 1994 Manager Reason for leaving Story/AccomplishmentsClareGer Loughnane, double National League-winner with Clare.Len GaynorResignedGaynor guided Clare to back-to-back Munster finals, however, they were defeated on both occasions. Provincial championships Connacht Senior Hurling Championship July 16Final Roscommon 2–12 – 2–21 Galway P. Feeney (1–1), T. Killian (1–0), C. Kelly (0–3), N. Cunniffe (0–2), J. Mannion (0–2), B. Boyle (0–1), R. Dooley (0–1), L. Murray (0–1), A. Kelly (0–1). J. Cooney (1–4), J. Campbell (1–1), F. Forde (0–4), P. Kelly (0–3), M. McGrath (0–2), C. Moran (0–2), J. Rabbitte (0–2), O. Fahy (0–1), B. Keogh (0–1), M. Coleman (0–1), Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon P. Delaney (Laois) Leinster Senior Hurling Championship border|20px Meath 1–13 border|20px Carlow 2–11 border|20px Carlow 3–14 border|20px Westmeath 6–06 50Quarter-finals border|20px Offaly border|20px Kilkenny 2–16 border|20px Offaly 2–10 border|20px Dublin 4–13 border|20px Kilkenny 1–10 border|20px Wexford 2–14 2–12 Semi-finals border|20px Laois 2–14 border|20px Kilkenny 1–07 border|20px Westmeath 6–23 border|20px Wexford 35 100 Final 2–05April 30First Round Meath 1–13 – 2–11 Carlow P. Potterton (0–7), D. Martin (1–3), J. Andrews (0–1), B. Murray (0–1), M. Cole (0–1). M. Slye (1–4), J. Byrne (1–0), M. Farrell (0–3), D. Doyle (0–2), B. Hayden (0–1), N. English (0–1). Athboy P. Horan (Offaly) May 14Second Round Carlow 3–14 – 6–6 Westmeath D. Murphy (1–4), D. Doyle (1–1), J. Byrne (1–1), M. Slye (0–4), T. Murphy (0–1), M. Farrell (0–1), J. English (0–1), B. Hayden (0–1). S. McLoughlin (3–1), B. Kennedy (1–2), D. Kilcoyne (1–1), R. Galvin (1–1), P. Galvin (0–1). Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow J. Guinan (Kilkenny) June 4Quarter-Final Wexford 6–23 – 1–7 Westmeath B. Byrne (3–0), L. Murphy (2–2), T. Dempsey (1–3), R. McCarthy (0–5), E. Scallan (0–2), P. Codd (0–2), I. Hassey (0–2), L. Dunne (0–2), M. Storey (0–2), G. O'Connor (0–1). S. Qualter (1–0), R. Galvin (0–3), McLoughlin (0–3), N. Kennedy (0–1). Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow 12,000 P. Aherne (Carlow) June 4Quarter-Final Kilkenny 2–14 – 2–12 Laois D. Byrne (2–2), A. Ronan (0–4), D. J. Carey (0–3), C. Brennan (0–2), C. Carter (0–1), E. Morrissey (0–1), P. O'Neill (0–1). F. Lalor (1–6), D. Conroy (1–1), F. O'Sullivan (0–2), O. Dowling (0–1), N. Rigney (0–1), J. Dollard (0–1). Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow 12,000 W. Barrett (Tipperary) June 25Semi-Final Offaly 2–14 – 1–10 Wexford Johnny Dooley (0–8), J. Troy (1–2), Joe Dooley (1–1), M. Duignan (0–2), J. Pilkington (0–1). L. Dunne (0–5), B. Byrne (1–1), M. Dempsey (0–3), M. Storey (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin A. Mac Suibhne (Dublin) June 25Semi-Final Kilkenny 4–13 – 2–10 Dublin E. Morrissey (3–3), D. Byrne (1–2), A. Ronan (0–4), D. J. Carey (0–1), C. Brennan (0–1), P. O'Neill (0–1), D. Gaffney (0–1). J. Twomey (1–4), V. Murphy (0–4), S. Cooke (1–0), G. Harrigton (0–1), S. McDermott (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin P. Delaney (Laois) July 16Final Offaly 2–16 – 2–5 Kilkenny B. Dooley (0–5), P. O'Connor (1–1), D. Regan (1–0), M. Duignan (0–3), Johnny Dooley (0–3), J. Troy (0–2), B. Whelehan (0–1), J. Pilkington (0–1). D. J. Carey (2–0), A. Ronan (0–3), P. J. Delaney (0–1), P. O'Neill (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 25,000 D. Murphy (Wexford) Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final 100 35 border|20px Kerry 0–12 border|20px Cork 1–22 border|20px Tipperary 4–23 border|20px Waterford 1–11 border|20px Clare 2–13 border|20px Cork 3–09 border|20px Limerick 0–16 border|20px Tipperary 0–15 border|20px Clare 1–17 border|20px Limerick 0–11May 20Quarter-Final Kerry 0–12 – 1–22 Cork P. O'Connell (0–4), M. Hennessy (0–3), C. Walsh (0–2), P. O'Rourke (0–1), B. O'Mahony (0–1), B. O'Sullivan (0–1). B. Egan (0–7), A. Browne (1–1), D. O'Donoghue (0–4), T. O'Sullivan (0–4), K. Murray (0–3), K. Morrisson (0–2), C. Casey (0–1). Austin Stack Park, Tralee 6,000 J. McDonnell (Tipperary) May 21Quarter-Final Tipperary 4–23 – 1–11 Waterford P. Fox (2–4), M. Cleary (1–4), A. Ryan (1–2), N. English (0–4), D. Ryan (0–4), T. Dunne (0–3), J. Leahy (0–2). G. Harris (1–1), P. Flynn (0–3), G. Gater (0–3), T. Browne (0–1), T. Fives (0–1), B. O'Sullivan (0–1), P. Queally (0–1). Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork T. Murray (Limerick) June 4Semi-Final Clare 2–13 – 3–9 Cork G. O'Loughlin (1–3), O. Baker (1–1), J. O'Connor (0–4), P. J. O'Connell (0–2), F. Hegarty (0–1), C. Clancy (0–1), S. McMahon (0–1). K. Murray (1–2), A. Browne (1–2), G. Manley (1–0), M. Mullins (0–2), B. Egan (0–1), D. O'Donoghue (0–1), K. Morrisson (0–1). Gaelic Grounds, Limerick P. O'Connor (Limerick) June 18Semi-Final Limerick 0–16 – 0–15 Tipperary G. Kirby (0–12), M. Galligan (0–1), T. J. Ryan (0–1), D. Quigley (0–1), S. O'Neill (0–1). M. Cleary (0–4), B. Ryan (0–2), A. Ryan (0–2), N. English (0–2), J. Leahy (0–2), P. Fox (0–1), A. Crosse (0–1), D. Ryan (0–1). Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork 32,134 D. Murphy (Wexford) 1995 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final July 9Final Clare 1–17 – 0–11 Limerick J. O'Connor (0–6), P. J. Connell (0–4), D. FitzGerald (1–0), C. Clancy (0–2), S. McMahon (0–1), F. Tuohy (0–1), F. Hegarty (0–1), S. McNamara (0–1), G. O'Loughlin (0–1). G. Kirby (0–6), M. Galligan (0–3), P. Heffernan (0–1), F. Carroll (0–1). Semple Stadium, Thurles J. McDonnell (Tipperary) Ulster Senior Hurling Championship July 9Final Antrim 1–13 – 3–7 Down G. O'Kane (0–6), J. Boyle (1–0), T. McNaughton (0–2), J. Carson (0–2), P. Donnelly (0–2), S. P. McKillop (0–1). K. Coulter (2–1), H. Gilmore (0–4), D. O'Prey (1–0), M. Blaney (0–1), P. Coulter (0–1). Casement Park, Belfast 7,000 A. Mac Suibhne (Dublin) July 16FinalReplay Antrim 2–10 – 1–19 Down G. O'Kane (1–5), J. Carson (1–0), T. McNaughton (0–1), A. Elliot (0–1), S. McMullan (0–1), S. P. McKillop (0–1), C. McCambridge (0–1). N. Sands (1–2), J. McCarthy (0–4), H. Gilmore (0–4), K. Coulter (0–3), D. Hughes (0–2), P. Coulter (0–1), C. Arthurs (0–1), M. Mallon (0–1), D. Woods (0–1). Casement Park, Belfast A. Mac Suibhne (Dublin) All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Bracket Quarter-finals border|20px Offaly border|20px Clare 2–08 border|20px Offaly 1–13 border|20px Galway 3–12 border|20px Clare 2–08 border|20px Down 2–19 Semi-finals 0–16 border|20px Down 0–09 border|20px London 35 100 Final 1–13 All-Ireland quarter-finals July 23Quarter-Final London 0–9 – 0–16 Down Report T. Galway (0–4), M. Cunningham (0–2), D. McKenna (0–1), T. Corbett (0–1), J. Kennedy (0–1). K. Coulter (0–4), C. Arthurs (0–3), H. Gilmore (0–3), N. Sands (0–2), M. Mallon (0–1), J. McCarthy (0–1), B. Coulter (0–1), M. Blaney (0–1). Emerald GAA Grounds, Ruislip 2,000 J. O'Leary (Cork) All-Ireland semi-finals August 6Semi-Final Offaly 2–19 – 2–8 Down Report Johnny Dooley (0–11), B. Dooley (1–2), M. Duignan (1–1), P. O'Connor (0–1), J. Troy (0–1), Joe Dooley (0–1), B. Whelehan (0–1), J. Pilkington (0–1). P. Coulter (1–0), N. Sands (1–0), H. Gilmore (0–3), K. Coulter (0–1), D. Hughes (0–1), J. McCarthy (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin W. Barrett (Tipperary) August 6Semi-Final Clare 3–12 – 1–13 Galway Report G. O'Loughlin (2–1), J. O'Connor (0–7), S. McNamara (1–1), L. Doyle (0–1), F. Tuohy (0–1), P. J. O'Connell (0–1). J. Cooney (0–6), F. Forde (1–1), J. Campbell (0–2), O. Fahy (0–2), L. Burke (0–1), M. Coleman (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 54,512 D. Murphy (Wexford) All-Ireland final September 3Final15:30 BST Clare 1–13 – 2–8 Offaly Report F. Tuohy (0–4), E. Taffe (1–0), S. McMahon (0–3), J. O'Connor (0–2), F. Hegarty (0–1), G. O'Loughlin (0–1), O. Baker (0–1), A. Daly (0–1). Johnny Dooley (0–5), J. Pilkington (1–0), M. Duignan (1–0), J. Troy (0–1), D. Regan (0–1), B. Dooley (0–1). Croke Park, Dublin 65,092 D. Murphy (Wexford) 1995 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final Championship statistics Scoring First goal of the championship: John Byrne for Carlow against Meath (Leinster first round) Last goal of the championship: Éamonn Taaffe for Clare against Offaly (All-Ireland final) Hat-trick heroes: First hat-trick of the championship: Seán McLoughlin for Westmeath against Carlow (Leinster first round) Second hat-trick of the championship: Billy Byrne for Wexford against Westmeath (Leinster quarter-final) Third hat-trick of the championship: Eamon Morrissey for Kilkenny against Dublin (Leinster semi-final) Widest winning margin: 31 points Wexford 6–23 : 1–7 Westmeath (Leinster quarter-final) Most goals in a match: 9 Carlow 3–14 : 6–6 Westmeath (Leinster first round) Most points in a match: 34 Kerry 0–12 : 1–22 Cork (Munster semi-final) Tipperary 4–23 : 1–11 Waterford (Munster semi-final) Most goals by one team in a match: 6 Westmeath 6–6 : 3–14 Carlow (Leinster first round) Most goals scored by a losing team: 3 Carlow 3–14 : 6–6 Westmeath (Leinster first round) Cork 3–9 : 2–13 Clare (Munster semi-final) Most points scored by a losing team: 14 Carlow 3–14 : 6–6 Westmeath (Leinster second round) Overall Most goals scored – Kilkenny (8) Most goals conceded – Carlow (7) Fewest goals conceded – Tipperary (1) Fewest points conceded – Meath (11) Fewest goals scored – Meath, Limerick, London (0) Fewest points scored – London (9) Discipline First red card of the championship: Johnny Kavanagh for Carlow against Meath (Leinster first round) Top scorers Season Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Johnny DooleyOffaly0–272746.752Jamesie O'ConnorClare0–191944.753Gary KirbyLimerick0–181829.004Tom GalwayLondon1–151836.005Ger O'LoughlinClare3–61543.75Kevin CoulterDown2–91543.757Greg O'KaneAntrim1–111427.00Hugh GilmoreDown0–141443.509Billy ByrneWexford4–11326.50Denis ByrneKilkenny3–41334.33Eamon MorrisseyKilkenny3–41334.33Seán McLoughlinWestmeath3–41326.50 Single game Rank Player County Tally Total Opposition1Eamon MorrisseyKilkenny3–312DublinGary KirbyLimerick0–1212Tipperary3Johnny DooleyOffaly0–1111Down4Seán McLoughlinWestmeath3–110CarlowPat FoxTipperary2–410Waterford6Tom GalwayLondon1-069New YorkBilly ByrneWexford3–09WestmeathFintan LalorLaois1–69Kilkenny9Larry MurphyWexford2–28WestmeathDenis ByrneKilkenny2–28LaoisJohnny DooleyOffaly0–88WexfordGary O'KaneAntrim1–58Down Miscellaneous Down win the Ulster title for the third time in their history. It is their second provincial title in three years. The All-Ireland semi-final meeting of Clare and Galway is their first championship clash since the 1967 championship. Clare win the Munster title for the first time since the 1932 championship. They later claim the All-Ireland title for the first time since 1914. The meeting of Down and Offaly in the All-Ireland semi-final was their first-ever clash in the history of the championship. The meeting of Clare and Offaly in the All-Ireland final was their first-ever clash in the history of the championship. Debutantes The following players made their début in the 1995 championship: Player Team Date Opposition GameAlan BrowneCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalPat KenneallyCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalFergal McCormackCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalKieran MorrisonCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalJohn O'DriscollCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalDarren RonanCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalPeter SmithCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-finalBrendan CumminsTipperaryMay 21WaterfordMunster quarter-finalTom FeeneyWaterfordMay 21TipperaryMunster quarter-finalFergal RyanCorkJune 4ClareMunster semi-finalOllie BakerClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalConor ClancyClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalFergal HegartyClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalFrank LohanClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalStephen McNamaraClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalMichael O'HalloranClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-finalÉamonn TaaffeClareSeptember 3OffalyAll-Ireland final Retirees The following players played their last game in the 1995 championship: Player Team Date Opposition Game DébutTony O'SullivanCorkMay 20KerryMunster quarter-final1982John ChaplinClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-final1991Stephen SheedyClareJune 4CorkMunster semi-final1993P. J. MartinOffalyJune 22WexfordLeinster semi-final1988Jim McInerneyClareAugust 6GalwayAll-Ireland semi-final1985Cyril LyonsClareSeptember 3OffalyAll-Ireland final1983Alan NevilleClareSeptember 3OffalyAll-Ireland final1992Brendan KellyOffalySeptember 3ClareAll-Ireland final1990 See also 1995 All-Ireland Senior B Hurling Championship External links All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1995 Results Bibliography 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). 1995 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship