1970–71 National Hurling League
| League details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8 November 1970 – 23 May 1971 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Limerick (7th win) |
| Captain | Tony O'Brien |
| League runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Tipperary |
| Captain | Francis Loughnane |
← 1969–70 1971–72 → | |
The 1970–71 National Hurling League was the 40th season of the NHL, an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1][2]
Overview
Division 1
Limerick won the league, beating Tipperary by 3-12 to 3-11 in the final.[3]
Tables
Division 1A
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Division 1B
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Results
Knock-out stage
| 2 May 1971 Play-off | Wexford | 5-8 - 3-13 | Kilkenny | Walsh Park, Waterford |
| P. Wilson (2-1), C. Jacob (2-0), J. Berry (1-2), C. Dowdall (0-2), T. Doran (0-2), C. Doran (0-1). | E. Keher (1-4), P. Delaney (1-2), N. Byrne (1-1), J. Moriarty (0-3), K. Purcell (0-3). | Referee: J. Dunphy (Waterford) |
| 2 May 1971 Quarter-final | Tipperary | 5-16 - 3-10 | Kildare | O'Moore Park, Portlaoise |
| J. Doyle (2-9), J. Flanagan (2-2), P. Byrne (1-2), M. Roche (0-3). | J. Walsh (3-5), Tommy Carew (0-2), B. Burke (0-2), N. Behan (0-1). | Referee: J. Rankins (Laois) |
| 9 May 1971 Quarter-final | Clare | 4-10 - 1-7 | Wexford | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
| M. Gilmartin (2-0), T. Ryan (1-2), J. McNamara (0-5), J. McMahon (1-1), L. Gallagher (0-1), P. Russell (0-1). | C. Dowdall (1-2), T. Doran (0-2), C. Doran (0-2), C. Jacob (0-1). | Referee: M. Spain (Offaly) |
| 9 May 1971 Semi-final | Tipperary | 2-12 - 2-10 | Cork | Gaelic Grounds, Limerick |
| M. Keating (1-9), P. Byrne (1-1), N. O'Dwyer (0-1), J. Ryan (0-1). | C. Kelly (1-4), R. Cummins (1-0), C. McCarthy (0-3), T. Ryan (0-2), W. Walsh (0-1). | Attendance: 11,000 Referee: N. Dalton (Waterford) |
| 16 May 1971 Semi-final | Limerick | 1-11 - 2-6 | Clare | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
| É. Grimes (1-2), R. Bennis (0-5), D. Flynn (0-2), É. CRegan (0-1). | J. McMahon (1-1), P. Russell (1-0), T. Ryan (0-2), T. Slattery (0-1), M. Moroney (0-1), J. O'Gorman (0-1). |
| 23 May 1971 Final | Limerick | 3-12 - 3-11 | Tipperary | Cork Athletic Grounds, Cork |
| R. Bennis (0-8), É. CRegan (2-1), M. Graham (1-0), É. Grimes (0-1), M. Cregan (0-1), B. Hartigan (0-1). | J. Ryan (2-3), M. Keating (0-6), P. Byrne (1-0), M. Roche (0-1), J. Flanagan (0-1). | Attendance: 19,030 |
References
- ^ "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ Smith, Raymond (1999). Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games. Dublin, Ireland. p. 208. ISBN 0950175870.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 18 April 2011.