Walsh Cup (hurling)

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For Information on the latest tournament see: Walsh Cup 2008


The Walsh Cup is an inter-county hurling competition in the province of Leinster. The competition now also includes two teams from the province of Ulster, both Antrim and Down. The competition began in 1954 when Wexford beat Dublin by 2-08 to 0-02.

[edit] Top Winners

Team Winner Winning Years
1 Kilkenny 16 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2005, 2006, 2007.
2 Wexford 15 1954, 1956, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. 2000, 2001, 2002.
3 Offaly 5 1977, 1981, 1990, 1993, 1994.
4 Dublin 4 1960, 1964, 1966, 2003.
5 Laois 2 1980, 1991.
6 Westmeath 1 1982.
UCD 1 2004
Antrim 1 2008

No competition in 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985 or 1986.

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