National Hurling League 1970–71
The 1971-72 season was the 40th completed season of the National Hurling League.
Overview
Division 1
Limerick won the league, beating Tipperary by 3-12 to 3-11 in the final.[1]
Tables
Results
Knock-out stage
Play-off 2 May 1971 |
Wexford |
5-8 - 3-13 |
Kilkenny |
Walsh Park, Waterford |
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P. Wilson (2-1), C. Jacob (2-0), J. Berry (1-2), C. Dowdall (0-2), T. Doran (0-2), C. Doran (0-1). |
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E. Keher (1-4), P. Delaney (1-2), N. Byrne (1-1), J. Moriarty (0-3), K. Purcell (0-3). |
Referee: J. Dunphy (Waterford)
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Quarter-final 2 May 1971 |
Tipperary |
5-16 - 3-10 |
Kildare |
O'Moore Park, Portlaoise |
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J. Doyle (2-9), J. Flanagan (2-2), P. Byrne (1-2), M. Roche (0-3). |
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J. Walsh (3-5), Tommy Carew (0-2), B. Burke (0-2), N. Behan (0-1). |
Referee: J. Rankins (Laois)
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Quarter-final 9 May 1971 |
Clare |
4-10 - 1-7 |
Wexford |
Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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M. Gilmartin (2-0), T. Ryan (1-2), J. McNamara (0-5), J. McMahon (1-1), L. Gallagher (0-1), P. Russell (0-1). |
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C. Dowdall (1-2), T. Doran (0-2), C. Doran (0-2), C. Jacob (0-1). |
Referee: M. Spain (Offaly)
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Semi-final 9 May 1971 |
Tipperary |
2-12 - 2-10 |
Cork |
Gaelic Grounds, Limerick |
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M. Keating (1-9), P. Byrne (1-1), N. O'Dwyer (0-1), J. Ryan (0-1). |
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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)
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Semi-final 16 May 1971 |
Limerick |
1-11 - 2-6 |
Clare |
Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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É. Grimes (1-2), R. Bennis (0-5), D. Flynn (0-2), É. CRegan (0-1). |
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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). |
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Final 23 May 1971 |
Limerick |
3-12 - 3-11 |
Tipperary |
Cork Athletic Grounds, Cork |
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R. Bennis (0-8), É. CRegan (2-1), M. Graham (1-0), É. Grimes (0-1), M. Cregan (0-1), B. Hartigan (0-1). |
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J. Ryan (2-3), M. Keating (0-6), P. Byrne (1-0), M. Roche (0-1), J. Flanagan (0-1). |
Attendance: 19,030
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References