2006 Waterford Crystal Cup

April 2022 2006 Waterford Crystal Cup 15 January 2006 – 5 February 2006 10 Limerick 1 Waterford Institute of Technology 9 19 231 2007 2007 Waterford Crystal Cup The 2006 Waterford Crystal Cup was the inaugural staging of the Waterford Crystal Cup. The draw for the fixtures took place on 20 December 2005. The cup began on 15 January 2006 and ended on 5 February 2006. On 5 February 2006, Limerick won the cup following a 1-19 to 3-10 defeat of Waterford Institute of Technology in the final. This was their first Waterford Crystal Cup title.http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/clear-win-for-limerick-in-crystal-hurling-final-by-colm-kinsella-at-the-gaelic-grounds-1-2175858 Clear win for Limerick in Crystal hurling final Limerick Leader 9 January 2016 10 February 2006 Colm Kinsella Participating teams The newly launched Waterford Crystal Cup featured five county teams and five third level college teams. The Munster Council run the competition on a similar system to the McGrath Cup. Results Preliminary round 15 January 2006 Preliminary round Waterford 1-9 - 1-18 Report Limerick C Carey 1-3, J Mullane 0-3, P Flynn 0-2 and D Bennett 0-1. O Moran 1-5, M Keane 0-3, J O’Brien and D Ryan 0-2 each, A O’Shaughnessy, P O’Grady, W Walsh, N Collins, D O’Grady and O Moran 0-1 each. Walsh Park, Waterford D Kirwan (Cork) 15 January 2006 Preliminary round University of Limerick 0-15 - 1-6 Report Cork Institute of Technology J Heenaghan 0-7, P O'Flynn 0-4, N Kenny 0-2, G Ryan, R Ruth 0-1. S O'Sullivan 1-2, PJ Copps 0-2, K Canty, S Power 0-1. Claughaun Sportsfield, Limerick G Hoey (Clare) Quarter-finals 22 January 2006 Quarter-final Clare 1-14 - 0-16 Report University College Cork D McMahon 1-7 (6f), T Griffin 0-3, F Lynch 0-2, B Nugent 0-2. J Fitzpatrick 0-6, S O'Sullivan 0-4 (2 65s, 1f), E Hanley 0-3, R Conway 0-2, I McCarthy 0-1. Clarecastle Sportsfield S O'Ryan (Tipperary) 22 January 2006 Quarter-final University of Limerick 2-14 - 0-5 Report Limerick Institute of Technology B Carroll 0-8; J Greene 1-1; G Ryan 1-0; C Hassett 0-2; P Kennedy, M Culbert, A Egan 0-1 each. A Quinn 0-2; S Tierney, C Early, N Healy 0-1 each. 22 January 2006 Quarter-final Kerry 3-10 - 2-19 Waterford Institute of Technology Ballyheigue Sportsfield 22 January 2006 Quarter-final Limerick 0-18 - 0-12 Report Tipperary M Keane (0-8, including 5 frees), D Ryan (0-4), M O'Brien (0-2), A O'Shaughnessy (0-1), D O'Grady (0-1), A Brennan (0-1), M Fitzgerald (0-1). P O'Brien (0-4 frees), K Dunne (0-3 including 1 '65 and 1 free), N Curran (0-2), S Butler (0-2), P Kerwick (0-1). Gaelic Grounds, Limerick A Heagney (Clare) Semi-finals 29 January 2006 Semi-final Limerick 1-14 - 0-13 Report Clare M Keane 0-7 (6f); D O'Grady 1-2; C Fitzgerald, P O'Grady, S O'Connor, M O'Brien, O Moran 0-1 each. D McMahon 0-4 (3f); T Carmody 0-4 (2f); T Griffin 0-2; B O'Connell, D O'Connell, F Lynch 0-1 each. Gaelic Grounds, Limerick B White (Tipperary) 29 January 2006 Semi-final Waterford Institute of Technology 1-16 - 2-3 Report University of Limerick B Dowlin 0-11; A Cullenane 1-3; N Gleeson and C O Brien 0-1 each. T Stapleton and G Ryan 1-0 each; C Hassett, R Hayes, P Dowling 0-1 each. Leahy Park, Cashel J McDonnell (Tipperary) Final 5 February 2006 Final Limerick 1-19 - 3-10 Report Waterford Institute of Technology M Keane (1-10, 0-8 frees, 0-1 '65), C Fitzgerald, M O'Brien, D Ryan (0-2 each), O Moran, TJ Ryan, N Moran (0-1) each. B Dowling (1-6, 0-6 frees), W Ryan (1-1, 1-0 pen), C Phelan (1-0), M Walsh, A Cullinane, C O'Brien (0-1) each. Gaelic Grounds, Limerick G Hoey (Clare) Top scorers Overall Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Brian DowlingLimerick2-2531310.33Mark KeaneLimerick1-283147.75 References Waterford Crystal Cup Category:Waterford Crystal Cup