2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final explained

2019 Leinster Senior Hurling final
Event:2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Team1:Wexford
Team1score:1-23
Team2:Kilkenny
Team2score:0-23
Date:30 June 2019
Stadium:Croke Park
City:Dublin
Man Of The Match1a:Rory O'Connor[1]
Referee:John Keenan (Wicklow)
Attendance:51,482
Weather:Sunny
Previous:2018
Next:2020

The 2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final, the deciding game of the 2019 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, was a hurling match that was played on 30 June 2019 at Croke Park, Dublin. It was contested by Kilkenny and Wexford.[2]

Wexford managed by Davy Fitzgerald and captained by Lee Chin and Matthew O'Hanlon won the game by 1-23 to 0-23 to win their first Leinster title since 2004.[3] [4] [5]

It was their first Leinster title win since 2004.[6]

Build-Up

Tickets for the final ranged in price from €35 to €40 in the stand and €25 in hill 16. The match was shown live on RTÉ One as part of The Sunday Game Live presented by Joanne Cantwell with analysis by Anthony Daly, Donal Óg Cusack and Henry Shefflin.[7]

The final of the 2019 Joe McDonagh Cup took place before the final with Laois defeating Westmeath by 3-26 to 1-21.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Do you agree with the man-of-the-match winners from yesterday's hurling deciders?. 30 June 2019. The 42. 16 July 2019.
  2. Web site: State of play: How the 2019 All-Ireland hurling race is shaping up. 17 June 2019. The 42. 25 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Wexford land first Leinster title in 15 years with thrilling victory over Kilkenny. 30 June 2019. The 42. 16 July 2019.
  4. Web site: As it happened: Wexford 1-23 Kilkenny 0-23. 30 June 2019. The 42. 16 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Focus, perseverance and economy get Wexford to the Promised Land. 30 June 2019. Irish Times. 16 July 2019.
  6. Web site: Leinster SHC final: Fanning fires wonderful Wexford past the Cats to glory!. 30 June 2019. Hogan Stand. 30 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Wexford 1-23 Kilkenny 0-23. 30 June 2019. RTE Sport. 16 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Laois produce stunning second half display to capture Joe McDonagh Cup. 30 June 2019. The 42. 30 October 2020.