2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final explained

2023 Leinster Senior Hurling final
Event:2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Team1:Kilkenny
Team1score:4–21
Team2:Galway
Team2score:2–26
Date:11 June 2023
Stadium:Croke Park
City:Dublin
Man Of The Match1a: Conor Whelan
Referee:Seán Stack (Dublin)
Attendance:24,483[1]
Weather:Sunny
Previous:2022
Next:2024

The 2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final was the deciding game of the 2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, a hurling match that was played on 11 June at Croke Park, Dublin. It was contested by defending champions Kilkenny and 2022 Leinster finalists Galway.[2] The game was televised live on RTÉ 2 as part of the Sunday Game presented by Joanne Cantwell with analysis from Anthony Daly, Joe Canning and Shane Dowling. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan.

Kilkenny managed by Derek Lyng in his first year and captained by Eoin Cody won their 75th Leinster title running out winners 4–21 to 2–26, with a dramatic injury time goal from Cillian Buckley, with Kilkenny having blown an 8 point lead with 20 minutes to play.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leinster SHC final: Kilkenny 4–21 Galway 2–26 . Irish Times . 11 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Kilkenny win Leinster title in most extraordinary circumstances: As it happened . Irish Independent . 12 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Leinster SHC Final: Kilkenny strike late to break Galway hearts . GAA . 12 June 2023.