1970 Hogan Cup Explained

1970 Hogan Cup
Dates:22 March – 19 April 1970
Teams:4
Champions: Coláiste Chríost Rí
Count:2
Runners-Up: St Malachy's College
Matches:3
Goals:12
Points:44
Previous Year:1969
Previous Tournament:1969 Hogan Cup
Next Year:1971
Next Tournament:1971 Hogan Cup

The 1970 Hogan Cup was the 17th staging of the Hogan Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1946.[1] The competition ran from 22 March to 19 April 1970.

St Brendan's College were the defending champions, however, they were beaten in the Corn Uí Mhuirí.[2] [3]

The final was played on 19 April 1970 at Croke Park in Dublin, between Coláiste Chríost Rí and St Malachy's College, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Coláiste Chríost Rí won the match by 4–05 to 1–13 to claim their second Hogan Cup title overall and a first title in two years.[4] [5]

Qualification

ProvinceChampions
ConnachtSt Colman's College
LeinsterFranciscan College Gormanston
MunsterColáiste Chríost Rí
UlsterSt Malachy's College

Results

Final

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Ulster Colleges' All Stars. Ulster Colleges GAA. 9 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Boys of '23 looking to add names to St Brendan's College history. Irish Examiner. 11 February 2023. 9 July 2023. Eoghan. Cormican.
  3. Web site: Sem star Aodhán O'Neill glad to keep the South Kerry link with the school alive. The Kerryman. 10 February 2023. 9 July 2023. Jimmy. Darcy.
  4. Web site: GAA: Hogan glory. Belfast Telegraph. 5 July 2004. 9 July 2023. Michael. McGeary.
  5. Web site: The best of the best - the All-Ireland Hurling Championship winning captains brought together. The Irish News. 9 March 2018. 9 July 2023. Andy. Watters.