1977–78 Harty Cup Explained

1977–78 Dr Harty Cup
Dates:	October 1977 – 16 April 1978
Champions:	Templemore CBS
Count:	1
Champions Captain:	Martin Burke
Runners-Up:	St Flannan's College
Runners-Up Captain:	Seánie McMahon
Previous Year:	1976–77
Previous Tournament:	1976–77 Harty Cup
Next Year:	1978–79
Next Tournament:	1978–79 Harty Cup

The 1977–78 Harty Cup was the 58th staging of the Harty Cup since its establishment in hurling by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1918.^[1]

St Colman's College unsuccessfully defended its title.^{[2] [3]}

Templemore CBS won the Harty Cup final on 16 April 1978, 3–05 to 2–06, at St Ailbe's Park in Emly, against St Flannan's College, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. It was Templemore CBS first ever Harty Cup title.^{[4] [5]}

Results

Final

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rockwell College and the Harty Cup. Séamus J. King website. 27 July 2022.
2. Web site: Harty Cup roll of honour. Rebel Óg GAA website. 29 November 2023.
3. Web site: Harty final really is the blue ribbon day. The Corkman. 18 February 2017. 29 November 2023.
4. Web site: Templemore looks to bridge 22 year gap in Harty. Irish Independent. 12 February 2000. 29 November 2023.
5. Web site: From 1978 Harty Cup final goal poacher to All-Ireland hurling winning coach. The 42. 27 March 2017. 29 November 2023.