1962 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship Explained

Type:Intermediate
Year:1962
Dates:8 April – 9 September 1962
Teams:16
Munster:Galway
Leinster:Carlow
Team:Carlow
Titles:1st
Captain:Pat Somers
Team2:London
Previous:1961
Next:1963

The 1962 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship was the second staging of the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1961. The championship ran from 8 April to 9 September 1962.

Wexford entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship.[1] [2]

The All-Ireland final was played at Wexford Park on 9 September 1962 between Carlow and London, in what was their first ever championship meeting. Carlow won the match by 6-15 to 3-03 to claim their first ever All-Ireland title.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship

Leinster final

Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship

Munster final

All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship

All-Ireland final

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wexford profile. Hogan Stand. 10 July 2010.
  2. Web site: 1961 champions to be honoured. New Ross Standard. 4 October 2011. 9 July 2010.
  3. Web site: Carlow profile. Hogan Stand. 10 July 2010.
  4. Web site: Leinster All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Winning Teams. Leinster GAA website. 10 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Major contribution to Carlow GAA. Carlow People. 30 May 2002. 10 July 2015.
  6. Web site: A look back in time - a great period for hurling and football. Irish Independent. 1 December 2009. 10 July 2015.