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1954–55 National Hurling League

24th season of the National Hurling League From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The 1954–55 National Hurling League was the 24th season of the National Hurling League.

Dates10 October 1954 – May 1955
WinnersTipperary (6th win)
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1954–55 National Hurling League
League details
Dates10 October 1954 – May 1955
League champions
WinnersTipperary (6th win)
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Division 1

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National Hurling League Division 1
Season1954–55
ChampionsTipperary
6th National League title
Captain: John Doyle
All statistics correct as of 2 April 2017.
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Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1953–54 season.

On 1 May 1955, Tipperary won the title after a 3–5 to 1–5 win over Wexford in the final. It was their 6th league title and their second title in succession.[1]

Group 1A table

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Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Notes
1 Wexford 550010 Division 1 runners-up
2 Dublin 54018
3 Kilkenny 53026
4 Cork 41032
5 Waterford 51042
6 Meath 40040
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Group 1B table

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Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Notes
1 Tipperary 44008 Division 1 champions
2 Clare 43016
3 Galway 42024
4 Limerick 41032
5 Laois 41032
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Knock-out stage

Semi-final

17 April 1955 Semi-final Tipperary 3–8 – 0–6 Clare Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Referee: P O'Connell (Offaly)

Final

1 May 1955 Final Tipperary 3–5 – 1–5 Wexford Croke Park, Dublin

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