The 1994 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final was a

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match played at

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on 17 March 1994 to determine the winners of the 1993–94 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, the 24th season of the

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, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion clubs of the four

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. The final was contested by Sarsfields of Galway and Toomevara of Tipperary, with Sarsfields winning by 1–14 to 3–6. The All-Ireland final was a unique occasion as it was the first-ever championship meeting between Sarsfields and Toomevara. It remains their only championship meeting in the All-Ireland series. Sarsfields were hoping to become the first team to retain the title while Toomevara were hoping to make their own history by winning their first All-Ireland title. The free-taking of Aidan Donoghue was key to Sarsfields' success. Goals in the 13th, 29th and 44th minutes gave Toomevara a three-point lead, however, Sarsfields equalized with a 65th-minute goal from Michael Kenny after a Joe Cooney pass. Sarsfields added two more points for the win. Sarsfields victory allowed them to become the first team to retain the All-Ireland Club title.

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