2020 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final explained

2020 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Event:2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
Team1:Ballyhale Shamrocks
Team1score:0-18
Team2:Borris-Ileigh
Team2score:0-15
Date:19 January 2020
Stadium:Croke Park
City:Dublin
Weather:Dry
Previous:2019
Next:2022

The 2020 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final was a hurling match which was played at Croke Park on 19 January 2020 to determine the winners of the 2019-20 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, the 50th season of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion clubs of the four provinces of Ireland.[1] The final was contested by Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny and Borris-Ileigh of Tipperary.[2] [3] The All-Ireland final between Ballyhale Shamrocks and Borris-Ileigh was the first ever championship meeting between the two teams. Ballyhale Shamrocks were hoping to win their 8th All-Ireland Club Championship, while Borris-Ileigh were bidding to win their second title after previously winning in 1987.

Ballyhale Shamrocks, captained by Michael Fennelly and coached by Henry Shefflin retained the title after defeating Borris-Ileigh by 0-18 to 0-15 to retain the title.[4] [5] [6]

Match

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: All-Ireland Club finals fixtures confirmed. 6 January 2020. Hogan Stand. 8 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Ballyhale battle past Slaughtneil in thrilling All-Ireland semi-final showdown. 5 January 2020. The 42. 10 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Brilliant Borris-Ileigh see off St Thomas in thriller to clinch Croker decider with Ballyhale. 5 January 2020. The 42. 10 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Ballyhale withstand battling Borris-Ileigh to retain All-Ireland. 19 January 2020. RTE Sport. 21 January 2020.
  5. Web site: 'It's bitter disappointment for Borris-Ileigh, a small club that's had a meteoric rise'. 19 January 2020. The 42. 21 January 2020.
  6. Web site: Ballyhale retain All-Ireland club title for first time with win over battling Borris-Ileigh. 19 January 2020. The 42. 21 January 2020.