1976_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship
The 1976 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 90th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament. The championship began on 2 May 1976 and ended on 5 September 1976.
Quick Facts Championship details, Dates ...
| Championship details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2 May - 5 September 1976 |
| Teams | 13 |
| All-Ireland champions | |
| Winning team | Cork (22nd win) |
| Captain | Ray Cummins |
| Manager | Bertie Troy |
| All-Ireland Finalists | |
| Losing team | Wexford |
| Captain | Tony Doran |
| Manager | Tom Neville |
| Provincial champions | |
| Munster | Cork |
| Leinster | Wexford |
| Ulster | Not Played |
| Connacht | Not Played |
| Championship statistics | |
| No. matches played | 13 |
| Top Scorer |  Mick Butler (3-20) |
| Player of the Year | Tony Doran |
| All-Star Team | See here |
← 1975 1977 → | |
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Kilkenny were the defending champions but were defeated by Wexfoprd in the Leinster final.[1]
On 5 September 1976, Cork won the championship following a 2–21 to 4–11 defeat of Wexford in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park.[2] This was their 22nd All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 1970.[3]
Wexford's Mick Butler was the championship's top scorer with 3-20. Wexford's Tony Doran was the choice for Hurler of the Year.
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
More information Kildare, 3-10 – 1-10 ...
| Kildare | 3-10 – 1-10 | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| M. Moore (2-0), B. Burke (0-4), J. Walsh (0-4), M. Deely (1-0), P. Dunny 0-1, Tommy Carew (0-1). | J. Towell (1-1), C. Henneberry (0-3), L. Walsh (0-2), L. Henneberry (0-1), D. Kavanagh (0-1), P. Reaney (0-1), E. Flynn (0-1). |
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More information Westmeath, 1-14 – 1-11 ...
| Westmeath | 1-14 – 1-11 | Offaly |
|---|---|---|
| M. Cosgrave (0-10), P. Bradley (1-1), S. Allen (0-2), M. Fagan (0-1). | P. Delaney (0-5), D. Hanniffy (1-0), P. J. Whelehan (0-2), C. Loughnane (0-1), M. Cleere (0-1), P. Carroll (0-1), B. Moylan (0-1). |
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More information Kildare, 2-15 – 2-19 ...
| Kildare | 2-15 – 2-19 | Wexford |
|---|---|---|
| J. Walsh (0-12), N. Walshe (1-2), T. White (1-0), M. Moore (0-1), M. Deeley (0-1). | D. Rowesome 1-2), T. Doran (0-5), J. Quigley (0-5), N. Buggy (1-1), M. Butler (0-3), J. Murphy (0-2), C. Keogh (0-1). |
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Referee: J. Rankins (Laois)
More information Westmeath, 1-12 – 5-22 ...
| Westmeath | 1-12 – 5-22 | Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|
| J. Fitzsimons (1-0), M. Cosgrave (0-3), M. Kilcoyne (0-2), P. Bradley (0-2), P. Curran (0-2), P. Carley (0-1), S. Allen (0-1), G. Whelan (0-1). | P. Delaney (2-4), M. Ruth (1-6), E. Keher (1-4), B. Fitzpatrick (1-3), M. Brennan (0-2), L. O'Brien (0-2), M. Crotty (0-1). |
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Referee: M. Spain (Offaly)
More information Wexford, 2-20 – 1-6 ...
| Wexford | 2-20 – 1-6 | Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|
| M. Butler (0-8), J. Quigley (1-3), T. Doran (1-2), N. Buggy (0-4), M. Quigley (0-2), J. Murphy (0-1). | E. Keher (1-1), L. O'Brien (0-4), M. Ruth (0-1). |
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Referee: J. Rankins (Laois)
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
More information Clare, 3-15 – 3-12 ...
| Clare | 3-15 – 3-12 | Waterford |
|---|---|---|
| C. Honan (0-9), N. Casey (2-0), T. Crowe (1-0), J. Callinan (0-2), J. McNamara (0-2), E. O'Connor (0-1), S. Stack (0-1). | M. Whelan (1-4), M. Hickey (1-0), J. Greene (1-0), A. Reid (0-2), L. Canning (0-2), P. McGrath (0-2), S. Greene (0-1), J. Galvin (0-1). |
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Referee: J. Moloney (Tipperary)
More information Cork, 4-10 – 2-15 ...
| Cork | 4-10 – 2-15 | Tipperary |
|---|---|---|
| J. Fenton (1-2), C. McCarthy (1-2), R. Cummins (1-1), S. O'Leary (1-1), J. Barry-Murphy (0-1), D. Coughlan (0-1), P. Moylan (0-1), M. Malone (0-1). | J. Grogan (1-8), T. Butler (1-3), T. Quigley (0-1), S. Power (0-1), S. Hogan (0-1), F. Loughnane (0-1). |
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Referee: S. O'Grady (Limerick)
More information Limerick, 4-12 – 1-13 ...
| Limerick | 4-12 – 1-13 | Clare |
|---|---|---|
| J. Neenan (1-6), E. Cregan (2-1), J. McKenna (1-1), S. Foley (0-2), G. Moloney (0-2). | C. Honan (1-4), M. Moroney (0-5), R. O'Connor (0-3). |
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Referee: J. Moloney (Tipperary)
More information Cork, 3-15 – 4-5 ...
| Cork | 3-15 – 4-5 | Limerick |
|---|---|---|
| C. McCarthy (1-3), P. Moylan (1-2), N. Malone (0-5), J. Barry-Murphy (1-0), S. O'Leary (0-3), J. Allen (0-1), G. McCarthy (0-1). | E. Cregan (4-1), J. Neenan (0-1), J. McKenna (0-1), L. O'Donoghue (0-1), P. Kelly (0-1). |
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Referee: M. Slattery (Clare)
All-Ireland quarter-finals
More information Galway, 3-12 – 3-9 ...
| Galway | 3-12 – 3-9 | Kerry |
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| P. J. Molloy (1-6), J. Connolly (1-1), L. Bohan (1-0), J. Connolly (0-2), P. J. Qualter (0-1), S. Murphy (0-1), F. Spellman (0-1). | P. Moriarty (2-1), J. O'Sullivan (0-4), P. Bunyon (1-0), F. Donovan (0-1), T. Nolan (0-1), J. Fitzgerald (0-1), G. Scallard (0-1). |
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All-Ireland semi-finals
More information Wexford, 5-14 – 2-23 ...
| Wexford | 5-14 – 2-23 | Galway |
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| M. Butler (2-2), T. Doran (2-0), N. Buggy (1-2), J. Quigley (0-5), C. Keogh (0-3), J. Murphy (0-1), M. Quigley (0-1). | P. J. Qualter (2-1), S. Silke (0-4), Joe Connolly (0-4), P. Fahy (0-3), G. Coone (0-3), John Connolly (0-2), P. J. Molloy (0-2), F. Burke (0-2), M. Connolly (0-1), J. McDonagh (0-1). |
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More information Wexford, 3-14 – 2-14 ...
| Wexford | 3-14 – 2-14 | Galway |
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| J. Quigley (1-3), T. Doran (1-2), N. Buggy (1-1), M. Butler (0-3), M. Quigley (0-3), C. Keogh (0-1), B. Rowesome (0-1). | P. J. Molloy (1-1), P. J. Qualter (1-0), John Connolly (0-3), Joe Connolly (0-2), S. Silke (0-2), I. Clarke (0-2), G. Coone (0-2), P. Fahy (0-1). |
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All-Ireland final
More information Cork, 2-21 – 4-11 ...
| Cork | 2-21 – 4-11 | Wexford |
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| P. Moylan (0-10), C. McCarthy (1-3), R. Cummins (1-2), J. Barry-Murphy (0-4), M. Malone (0-1), S. O’Leary (0-1). | M. Quigley (2-1), M. Butler (1-4), N. Buggy (0-5), T. Doran (1-0), J. Quigley (0-1). |
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Attendance: 62,684
Main article: 1976 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final
Top scorers
- Overall
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | County | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
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| 1 | Mick Butler | Wexford | 3-20 | 29 | 5 | 5.80 |
| 2 | Tony Doran | Wexford | 5-09 | 24 | 5 | 4.80 |
| 3 | John Quigley | Wexford | 2-17 | 23 | 5 | 4.60 |
| 4 | Ned Buggy | Wexford | 3-13 | 22 | 5 | 4.40 |
| 5 | Éamonn Cregan | Limerick | 6-02 | 20 | 2 | 10.00 |
| 6 | Charlie McCarthy | Cork | 3-08 | 17 | 3 | 5.66 |
| 7 | Colm Honan | Clare | 1-13 | 16 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Pat Moylan | Cork | 1-13 | 16 | 3 | 5.33 | |
| Johnny Walsh | Kildare | 0-16 | 16 | 2 | 8.00 | |
| 8 | Pat Delaney | Kilkenny | 2-09 | 15 | 3 | 5.00 |
| P. J. Molloy | Galway | 2-09 | 15 | 3 | 5.00 |
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- In a single game
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Opposition |
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| 1 | Éamonn Cregan | Limerick | 4-01 | 13 | Cork |
| 2 | Johnny Walsh | Kildare | 0-12 | 12 | Wexford |
| 3 | John Grogan | Tipperary | 1-08 | 11 | Cork |
| 4 | Pat Delaney | Kilkenny | 2-04 | 10 | Westmeath |
| Pat Moylan | Cork | 0-10 | 10 | Wexford | |
| Michael Cosgrave | Westmeath | 0-10 | 10 | Offaly | |
| 5 | Matt Ruth | Kilkenny | 1-06 | 9 | Westmeath |
| John Neenan | Limerick | 1-06 | 9 | Clare | |
| P. J. Molloy | Galway | 1-06 | 9 | Kerry | |
| Colm Honan | Clare | 0-09 | 9 | Waterford |
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The following matches were broadcast live on television in Ireland on RTÉ.
More information Round, RTÉ ...
| Round | RTÉ |
|---|---|
| All-Ireland semi-final replay | Wexford vs Galway |
| All-Ireland final | Cork vs Wexford |
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Retirements
The following players made their retirement in the 1976 championship:
More information Player, Team ...
| Player | Team | Date | Opposition | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney moylan | Offaly | June 6 | Westmeath | Leinster quarter-final |
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- McEvoy, Enda (24 May 2020). "1975: The summer the West was stirred from its slumber". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- O'Riordan, Ian (2 September 2006). "Rebel goalkeepers behind the push for glory". Irish Times. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- Lewis, Simon (11 September 2011). "O'Brien hails Corbett's hat-trick heroics". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 March 2013.