1954–55 National Hurling League

The 1954–55 National Hurling League was the 24th season of the National Hurling League.

1954–55 National Hurling League
League details
Dates10 October 1954 – May 1955
League champions
WinnersTipperary (6th win)

Division 1

National Hurling League Division 1
Season1954-55
ChampionsTipperary
6th National League title
Captain: John Doyle
1953-54
1955-56
All statistics correct as of 2 April 2017.

Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1953-54 season.

On 1 May 1955, Tipperary won the title after a 3-5 to 1-5 win over Wexford in the final. It was their 6th league title and their second title in succession.[1]

Group 1A table

Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Notes
1 Wexford 550010 Division 1 runners-up
2 Dublin 54018
3 Kilkenny 53026
4 Cork 41032
5 Waterford 51042
6 Meath 40040

Group 1B table

Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Notes
1 Tipperary 44008 Division 1 champions
2 Clare 43016
3 Galway 42024
4 Limerick 41032
5 Laois 41032

Knock-out stage

Semi-final

17 April 1955 Semi-final Tipperary 3-8 - 0-6 Clare Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Referee: P O'Connell (Offaly)

Final

1 May 1955 Final Tipperary 3-5 – 1-5 Wexford Croke Park, Dublin

References

  1. "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2011.

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