The 1947 Croke Cup was the fourth staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in

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were the defending champions. The final was played on 4 May 1947 at Thurles Sportsfield, between St Flannan's College and

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, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. St Flannan's College won the match by 6–08 to 3–01 to claim their fourth successive Croke Cup title.

Qualification

Results

Final

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