Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship
Annual hurling competition in Leinster, Ireland
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The Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship) is an annual hurling competition organised by the Leinster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association and contested by the various champion clubs from the province of Leinster. It is the most prestigious competition for junior clubs in Leinster hurling.
| Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship | |
|---|---|
| Irish | Craobh Iomána Clubanna Sóisearach Laighean |
| Code | Hurling |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Region | Leinster (GAA) |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Title holders |  Tullogher–Rosbercon (2nd title) |
| Sponsors | Allied Irish Bank |
| Motto | The toughest of them all |
| Official website | Official website |
The Leinster Junior Club Championship was introduced in 2000. In its current format, the championship begins in late October and is usually played over a six-week period. The participating club teams compete in a straight knockout competition that culminates with the Leinster final for the two remaining teams. The winner of the Leinster Junior Championship qualifies for the subsequent All-Ireland Club Championship.
Kilkenny clubs have accumulated the highest number of victories with 16 wins. Wexford side Davidstown-Courtnacuddy are the reigning champions, having beaten Clane from Kildare by 3-12 to 0-11 in the 2025 final.[1]
Teams
Qualification
| County | Championship | Qualifying team |
|---|---|---|
 Dublin |
Dublin Junior A Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Kildare |
Kildare Senior B Hurling Championship | Champions |
| Kilkenny |
Kilkenny Premier Junior Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Laois |
Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Louth |
Louth Senior Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Offaly |
Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Westmeath |
Westmeath Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Wexford |
Wexford Intermediate A Hurling Championship | Champions |
List of Finals
List of Leinster JHC finals
Roll of honour
By club
| # | Club | County | Titles | Runners-up | Years won | Years runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacks and Whites | KIL |
2 | 0 | 2002, 2009 | — |
| Conahy Shamrocks | KIL |
2 | 0 | 2007, 2019 | — | |
| Mooncoin | KIL |
2 | 0 | 2016, 2021 | — | |
| Tullogher–Rosbercon | KIL |
2 | 0 | 2008, 2024 | — | |
| 5 | John Locke's | KIL |
1 | 1 | 2010 | 2017 |
| Thomastown | KIL |
1 | 1 | 2012 | 2005 | |
| Askamore Kilrush | WEX |
1 | 0 | 2000 | — | |
| St Oliver Plunkett's | WES |
1 | 0 | 2001 | — | |
| Piltown | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2003 | — | |
| Galmoy | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2004 | — | |
| Erin's Own |  CAR |
1 | 0 | 2005 | — | |
| Danesfort | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2006 | — | |
| St Patrick's | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2011 | — | |
| Ballinamere | OFF |
1 | 0 | 2013 | — | |
| Bennettsbridge | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2014 | — | |
| Glenmore | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2015 | — | |
| Fethard St Mogues | WEX |
1 | 0 | 2017 | — | |
| Dunnamaggin | KIL |
1 | 0 | 2018 | — | |
| Davidstown-Courtnacuddy | WEX |
1 | 0 | 2025 | — | |
| Horeswood | WEX |
1 | 0 | 2022 | — | |
| 20 | Shamrocks | OFF |
0 | 2 | — | 2014, 2021 |
| Boardsmill |  MEA |
0 | 1 | — | 2000 | |
| Emeralds | KIL |
0 | 1 | — | 2001 | |
| Kevin's | DUB |
0 | 1 | — | 2002 | |
| St Vincents | DUB |
0 | 1 | — | 2003 | |
| Trumera | LAO |
0 | 1 | — | 2004 | |
| Knockbridge | LOU |
0 | 1 | — | 2006 | |
| Castlepollard | WES |
0 | 1 | — | 2007 | |
| Clongeen | WEX |
0 | 1 | — | 2008 | |
| Naomh Fionnbarra | DUB |
0 | 1 | — | 2009 | |
| Drumcullen | OFF |
0 | 1 | — | 2010 | |
| Ballyfin | LAO |
0 | 1 | — | 2011 | |
| Rathmolyon | MEA |
0 | 1 | — | 2012 | |
| Lisdowney | KIL |
0 | 1 | — | 2013 | |
| Lusmagh | OFF |
0 | 1 | — | 2015 | |
| Ratoath | MEA |
0 | 1 | — | 2016 | |
| Na Fianna | MEA |
0 | 1 | — | 2018 | |
| Ballygarrett-Réalt na Mara | WEX |
0 | 1 | — | 2019 | |
| Commercials | DUB |
0 | 1 | — | 2022 | |
| Clane | KIL |
0 | 1 | — | 2025 | |
By county
Winning years per county
| # | County | Wins | Runners-up | Winning years | Years Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilkenny |
18 | 4 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 | 2001, 2005, 2013, 2017 |
| 2 | Wexford |
4 | 3 | 2000, 2017, 2022, 2025 | 2008, 2019, 2024 |
| 3 | Offaly |
1 | 5 | 2013 | 2010, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023 |
| Westmeath |
1 | 1 | 2001 | 2007 | |
| Carlow |
1 | 0 | 2005 | — | |
| 6 | Meath |
0 | 4 | — | 2000, 2012, 2016, 2018 |
| Dublin |
0 | 4 | — | 2002, 2003, 2009, 2022 | |
| Laois |
0 | 2 | — | 2004, 2011 | |
| Louth |
0 | 1 | — | 2006 | |
| Kildare |
0 | 1 | — | 2025 |
Special Junior Hurling Championship
Qualification
| County | Championship | Qualifying team |
|---|---|---|
 Europe |
Europe Premier (15s) Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Longford |
Longford Senior Hurling Championship | Champions |
| Meath |
Meath Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
| Wicklow |
Wicklow Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
Roll of Honour
By Club
| Year | Winner | County | Score | Opponent | County | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025[8] | Amsterdam GAC | Europe | 0-15 | Longford Slashers | Longford | 0-14 |
| 2016-2024 | no championship | |||||
| 2015[9] | Ballypickas | Laois | 0-12 | Broadford | Kildare | 0-05 |
| 2014[10] | Clara | Offaly | 2-18 | Wolfe Tones (Mostrim) | Longford | 0-05 |
| 2013[11] | Castleknock | Dublin | 2-15 | Mountmellick | Laois | 1-07 |
| 2012 | Clanna Gael/Fontenoy | Dublin | 2-09 | Knockbridge | Louth | 2-06 |
| 2011 | Park/Ratheniska | Laois | 2-10 | Parnells | Dublin | 1-08 |
| 2010 | Fingallians | Dublin | 0-13 | Wolfe Tones | Meath | 1-08 |
| 2009 | St. Sylvester's | Dublin | 2-11 | Edenderry | Offaly | 1-07 |
| 2008 | Naomh Barróg | Dublin | 1-11 | Ratoath | Meath | 0-08 |
| 2007 | Killurin | Offaly | 3-11 | Park/Ratheniska | Laois | 0-11 |