The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship, known simply as the All-Ireland Club Championship, is an annual
inter-county
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hurling
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competition organised by the
Gaelic Athletic Association
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(GAA). It is the second highest inter-county club hurling competition in
Ireland
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, and has been contested every year since the
2004-05 championship.
The final, currently held on the third Saturday in January, is the culmination of a series of games played between October and January with the winners receiving the cup. The All-Ireland Championship has always been played on a
straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated from the championship. Currently qualification is limited to teams competing in the
Connacht Championship
The Connacht Senior Hurling Championship, known simply as the Connacht Championship, was an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Connacht Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It was the highest inter-county hurl ...
, the
Leinster Championship, the
Munster Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship, known simply as the Munster Championship, is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurlin ...
and the
Ulster Championship.
Four teams currently participate in the All-Ireland semi-finals. The most successful teams are from
Kilkenny
Kilkenny (). is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2016 census gave the total population of Kilkenny as 26,512.
Kilken ...
– seven different Kilkenny clubs have won the All-Ireland title on seven separate occasions.
The title has been won by 16 different clubs, none of whom have won the title more than once.
Naas
Naas ( ; ga, Nás na Ríogh or ) is the county town of County Kildare in Ireland. In 2016, it had a population of 21,393, making it the second largest town in County Kildare after Newbridge.
History
The name of Naas has been recorded in th ...
are the current holders after overcoming
Kilmoyley
Kilmoyley, officially Kilmoyly (), is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is 6 km southeast of Ballyheigue, and 10 km north of Tralee.
Amenities
Prior to more recent development, the original settlement in the area comprised two ...
on a 0-16 to 1-11 scoreline in the
2021–22 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship final.
History
While the
senior championship had been running since the
1970-71 season, the creation of an All-Ireland series at intermediate level was a natural progression. The
Munster Council were the first to organize a provincial championship in the intermediate grade in 2003. They were followed by the other three provincial councils in 2004, with the four champions contesting an All-Ireland series.
Kildangan
Kildangan (; ) is a village in County Kildare in Ireland.
History
During the Anglo-Norman settlement of Ireland, Maurice Fitzgerald of Allen built a castle there as part of a defensive line along the River Barrow from Carlow to Lea Castle ne ...
of
Tipperary
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Places
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**North Tipperary, a former administrative county based in Nenagh
**South Tipperary, a former administrative county based in Clonmel
*Tipperary (town), County Tipperary's na ...
were the first All-Ireland champions after defeating
Carrickshock of
Kilkenny
Kilkenny (). is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2016 census gave the total population of Kilkenny as 26,512.
Kilken ...
.
The championship has been dominated by Kilkenny clubs, with
Dicksboro,
St. Lachtain's,
Clara
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* Consolidated Land and Rail Australia, a property development consortium
People
* Clara (given name), a feminine giv ...
,
Rower-Inistioge and
Bennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge () is a village in County Kilkenny in Republic of Ireland, Ireland.
It is situated on the River Nore south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. Bennettsbridge is a census town, and has population of 745 as of the 2016 ...
claiming All-Ireland titles. Dicksboro are the only team to have qualified for two All-Ireland finals. In 2007, London club
Robert Emmetts became the first team from outside of Ireland to claim an All-Ireland title.
Qualification
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship features four teams in the final tournament. 25 county champions contest the four provincial intermediate club championships with the four respective champions qualifying for the All-Ireland series. Prior to 2018 the
London
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champions entered the competition at the quarter-final stage, but now compete in the Connacht championship.
List of Finals
Roll of Honour
Performances by club
Performances by county
Performances by province
See also
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Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
The Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship) is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association ...
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Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
''For the senior hurling equivalent see: Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship''
The Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling tournament played between the county champions on intermediate level within the provinc ...
*
Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
The Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship is an annual club competition in Connacht. Prior to 2008, county champions competed in the senior grade, but since then the senior champions from Mayo and Roscommon compete at intermediate lev ...
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Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
The Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship) is an annual hurling competition organised by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association an ...
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All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship, known simply as the All-Ireland Club Championship, is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county club hurlin ...
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All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship is an annual inter-county club hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) since 2002-03 for eligible hurling clubs. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their pe ...
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All-Ireland Junior B Club Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Junior B Club Hurling Championship is an annual inter-county club hurling competition organised by Killeedy GAA club since 2006 for eligible hurling clubs. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their count ...
*
All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship
The All-Ireland Club Camogie Championship is a competition for club teams in the Irish women’s field sport of camogie. It is contested by the senior club champions of the leading counties and organised by An Cumann Camógaíochta.
Trophy
The t ...
References
{{All-Ireland Club Championships
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