2006 Interprovincial Hurling Championship Explained

2006 Interprovincial Hurling Championship
Sponsor:Martin Donnelly
Dates:14 October 2006 - 28 October 2006
Teams:4
Champions:Leinster
Count:25
Champions Captain:Eddie Brennan
Runners-Up:Connacht
Matches:3
Goals:6
Points:104
Top Scorer:Eugene Cloonan (2-15)
Previous Year:2005
Previous Tournament:2005 Interprovincial Hurling Championship
Next Year:2007
Next Tournament:2007 Interprovincial Hurling Championship

The 2006 Interprovincial Hurling Championship was the 79th staging of the Interprovincial Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927. The championship began on 14 October 2006 and ended on 28 October 2006.

Munster were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Connacht in the semi-final.[1]

On 28 October 2006, Leinster won the championship following a 1-23 to 0–17 defeat of Connacht in the final at Pearse Stadium.[2] This was their 25th championship title overall and their first title since 2003.

Connacht's Eugene Cloonan was the championship's top scorer with 2-15.

Results

Final

Top scorers

Top scorers overall
RankPlayerClubTallyTotalMatchesAverage
1Eugene CloonanConnacht2-1521210.50
2Johnny McIntoshUlster0-1010110.00
3Joe BerginLeinster2-03924.50
Eoin KellyMunster1-06919.00
Aidan FogartyLeinster1-06924.50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mighty Moran’s goal ensures Boston party for Munster. Irish Examiner. 7 November 2005. 10 April 2018. Diarmuid. O'Flynn.
  2. Web site: Comfy win for Leinster. Breaking News. 28 October 2008. 10 April 2018.