Summary
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship, known simply as the All-Ireland Club Championship, is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the second highest inter-county club hurling competition in Ireland, and has been contested every year since the 2004-05 championship.
| GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship | |
|---|---|
Current season or competition: 2023–24 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | |
| Irish | Craobh Idirmhéanach Iomáint Chlub na hÉireann |
| Code | Hurling |
| Founded | 2004-05 |
| Region | Ireland (GAA) |
| No. of teams | 5 |
| Title holders |  Thomastown (1st title) |
| Sponsors | Allied Irish Banks (AIB) |
| TV partner(s) | TG4 |
| Official website | Official GAA website |
The final, currently held on the third Saturday in January, is the culmination of a series of games played between October and January with the winners receiving the cup. The All-Ireland Championship has always been played on a straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated from the championship. Currently qualification is limited to teams competing in the Connacht Championship, the Leinster Championship, the Munster Championship and the Ulster Championship.
Four teams currently participate in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
History edit
While the senior championship had been running since the 1970-71 season, the creation of an All-Ireland series at intermediate level was a natural progression. The Munster Council were the first to organize a provincial championship in the intermediate grade in 2003. They were followed by the other three provincial councils in 2004, with the four champions contesting an All-Ireland series. Kildangan of Tipperary were the first All-Ireland champions after defeating Carrickshock of Kilkenny.
In 2007, London club Robert Emmetts became the first team from outside of Ireland to claim an All-Ireland title.
The most successful teams are from Kilkenny – 8 different Kilkenny clubs have won the All-Ireland title on 8 separate occasions.
No team has ever won the title more than once. Dicksboro and Carrickshock are the only teams to have qualified for two All-Ireland finals.
Qualification edit
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship features four teams in the final tournament. 25 county champions contest the four provincial intermediate club championships with the four respective champions qualifying for the All-Ireland series. Prior to 2018 the London champions entered the competition at the quarter-final stage, but now compete in the Connacht championship.
| Province | Championship | Qualifying Team |
|---|---|---|
 Connacht
|
Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Leinster
|
Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Munster
|
Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Ulster
|
Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | Champions |
List of finals edit
Roll of Honour edit
Performances by club edit
Performances by county edit
| County | Titles | Runners-up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kilkenny
|
9 | 3 | 12 |
 Cork
|
3 | 4 | 7 |
 Galway
|
1 | 6 | 7 |
 London
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
 Antrim
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
 Carlow
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Kildare
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Tipperary
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Westmeath
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Limerick
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
 Armagh
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
 Kerry
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
 Mayo
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Performances by province edit
| Province | Titles | Runners-up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leinster
|
11 | 3 | 14 |
| Munster
|
5 | 5 | 10 |
| Connacht
|
1 | 7 | 8 |
 Britain
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
| Ulster
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
See also edit
- Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
- Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
- Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
- Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
- All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship
- All-Ireland Junior B Club Hurling Championship
- All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship
References edit
- ^ Keane, Paul (13 January 2023). "Thomastown run riot to claim intermediate title victory". RTE Sport.
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- ^ "Carrickshock power proves too much for Galway outfit". Irish Examiner. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Bennettsbridge have wind in their sails". Irish Examiner. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "Walsh's last-gasp point secures glory for O'Donovan Rossa". Irish Examiner. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Rower Inistioge extra special". Irish Examiner. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ "Clara have too much for St Gabriels". Hogan Stand. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
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- ^ "St Gall's are blown away in decider". Belfast Telegraph. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Cappataggle come up short on biggest day". Connacht Tribune. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Clonkill boss hoping for more after historic win". Irish Independent. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "All-Ireland title goes to London club". Hogan Stand. 12 March 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "'Boro's Croker coronation". Kilkenny People. 15 February 2006. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Cats' clean sweep bid ends in drama". Irish Independent. 29 March 2005. Retrieved 12 December 2015.