Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
Irish provincial hurling championship
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The Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship) is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association and contested by the champion intermediate clubs in the province of Munster in Ireland. It is the most prestigious competition for intermediate clubs in Munster hurling.
| Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship | |
|---|---|
Current season or competition: 2024 Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship | |
| Irish | Craobh na Mumhan |
| Code | Hurling |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Region | Munster (GAA) |
| Trophy | Hoare Cup |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Title holders |  Upperchurch Drombane (1st title) |
| Sponsors | Allied Irish Banks |
| Official website | Official website |
The Munster Intermediate Club Championship was introduced in 2003. In its current format, the championship begins in late October or early November and is usually played over a four-week period. The six participating club teams compete in a straight knockout competition that culminates with the Munster final for the two remaining teams. The winner of the Munster Intermediate Championship, as well as being presented with the Hoare Cup, qualifies for the subsequent All-Ireland Club Championship.
The competition has been won by 20 teams, however, no team has ever won the championship on more than one occasion. Cork clubs have accumulated the highest number of victories with 10 wins. Kilmoyley's win in the 2021 championship was the first for a Kerry club meaning clubs from all six counties have won at least one title.
Upperchurch Drombane from Tipperary are the reigning champions.[1]
Format
Overview
The Munster Championship is a single elimination tournament. Each team is afforded only one defeat before being eliminated from the championship. Pairings for matches are drawn at random and there is no seeding.
Each match is played as a single leg. If a match is drawn there is a period of extra time, however, if both sides are still level at the end of extra time a replay takes place and so on until a winner is found.
Competition format
Quarter-final: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the semi-final stage. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.
Semi-finals: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the final. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.
Final: The final is contested by the two semi-final winners.
Teams
Qualification
The six respective county champions automatically qualifying for the Munster series.
| County | Championship | Qualifying team |
|---|---|---|
 Clare |
Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Cork |
Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Kerry |
Kerry Senior Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Limerick |
Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Tipperary |
Tipperary Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
 Waterford |
Waterford Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship | Champions |
2024 teams
70 clubs will compete in the 2024 Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship: sixteen teams from Clare, twelve teams from Cork, ten teams from Kerry, eight teams from Limerick, sixteen teams from Tipperary and eight teams from Waterford.
| County | No. | Clubs competing in county championship |
|---|---|---|
| Clare |
16 | Bodyke, Broadford, Clarecastle, Inagh-Kilnamona, Killanena, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ogonnelloe, Parteen-Meelick, Ruan, Sixmilebridge, Smith O'Brien's, St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield, Tubber, Tulla, Whitegate, Wolfe Tones na Sionna |
| Cork |
12 | Aghabullogue, Ballincollig, Ballinhassig, Ballymartle, Carrigaline, Castlemartyr, Dungourney, Éire Óg, Kilworth, Mallow, Valley Rovers, Watergrasshill |
| Kerry |
10 | Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Ballyheigue, Causeway, Crotta O'Neill's, Dr Crokes, Kilmoyley, Lixnaw, St Brendan's, Tralee Parnells |
| Limerick |
8 | Blackrock, Bruff, Effin, Garryspillane, Glenroe, Granagh-Ballingarry, Na Piarsaigh, Newcastle West |
| Tipperary |
16 | |
| Waterford |
8 | Ballygunner, Ballysaggart, Brickey Rangers, Cappoquin, Clashmore–Kinsalebeg, Dunhill, Shamrocks, Tramore |
Note: Bold indicates county representatives.
List of Finals
Roll of Honour
Performances by county
Winning years per county
| # | Team | Wins | Runners-up | Winning years | Years Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork |
10 | 4 | 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 | 2006, 2009, 2015, 2021 |
| 2 | Clare |
3 | 4 | 2006, 2007, 2015 | 2008, 2017, 2018, 2023 |
| Limerick |
3 | 3 | 2009, 2011, 2022 | 2004, 2007, 2014 | |
| 4 | Tipperary |
2 | 4 | 2004, 2012 | 2003, 2010, 2013, 2022 |
| Waterford |
2 | 2 | 2014, 2016 | 2005, 2019 | |
| 6 | Kerry |
1 | 3 | 2021 | 2011, 2012, 2016 |
Records and statistics
Teams
County representatives
Top scorers
All time
- As of match played 29 November 2025
| Rank | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Collins | Kilmoyley | 1-49 | 52 |
| 2 | Maurice Shanahan | Lismore | 4-27 | 39 |
| 3 | Declan Dalton | Fr. O'Neill's | 3-28 | 37 |
| 4 | Brian Gaynor | Kilruane MacDonaghs | 6-17 | 35 |
| Stephen Bennett | Ballysaggart | 0-35 | ||
| 6 | Brendan Hannon | Ballyduff Upper | 2-25 | 31 |
| Luke Cashin | Roscrea | 2-25 | ||
| Michael O'Leary | Abbeydorney | 1-28 | ||
| 9 | Alan O'Connor | Ballybrown | 1-25 | 28 |
| Bobby O'Sullivan | Ballyduff |
By year
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Brian Gaynor | Bride Rovers | 6-17 | 35 |
| 2004 | Darragh Egan | Kildangan | 1-21 | 24 |
| 2005 | Brendan Hannon | Ballyduff Upper | 2-25 | 31 |
| 2006 | Brian Shally | Clooney-Quin | 0-23 | 23 |
| 2007 | Donal Madden | Clonlara | 0-21 | 21 |
| 2008 | Pádraig Hickey | Broadford | 3-07 | 16 |
| 2009 | Mark Harrington | Douglas | 2-14 | 20 |
| 2010 | Colm Larkin | Borrisokane | 0-14 | 14 |
| 2011 | Tommy Quaid | Effin | 1-19 | 22 |
| 2012 | Alan O'Connor | Ballybrown | 1-25 | 28 |
| 2013 | Michael Breen | Ballina | 2-16 | 22 |
| 2014 | Shane O'Rourke | Cappoquin | 0-16 | 16 |
| 2015 | Aron Shanagher | Wolfe Tones, Shannon | 1-18 | 21 |
| 2016 | Maurice Shanahan | Lismore | 4-27 | 39 |
| 2017 | Liam O'Keeffe | Kanturk | 1-17 | 20 |
| 2018 | Shane McGrath | Feakle | 1-18 | 21 |
| Shane Conway | Lixnaw | 0-21 | ||
| 2019 | Declan Dalton | Fr O'Neill's | 3-28 | 37 |
| 2021 | Daniel Collins | Kilmoyley | 0-25 | 25 |
| 2022 | Luke Cashin | Roscrea | 2-25 | 31 |
| 2023 | Gearóid Kelly | Corofin | 0-24 | 24 |
| 2024 | Adam Murphy | Watergrasshill | 1-24 | 27 |
| 2025 | Hugh Flanagan | Garryspillane | 3-11 | 20 |
Single game
Finals
| Final | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Brian Gaynor | Kilruane MacDonaghs | 0-05 | 5 |
| Jerome O'Driscoll | Bride Rovers | |||
| 2004 | Darragh Egan | Kildangan | 0-05 | 5 |
| 2005 | Brendan Hannon | Ballyduff Upper | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2006 | Brian Shally | Clooney-Quin | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2007 | Donal Madden | Clonlara | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2008 | Mark Cremin | Blarney | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2009 | Brian Slattery | South Liberties | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2010 | Dan Dwyer | Ballymartle | 2-01 | 7 |
| 2011 | Tommy Quaid | Effin | 0-04 | 4 |
| 2012 | Jason Forde | Silvermines | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2013 | Brendan Ring | Youghal | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2014 | Shane Bulfin | Bruff | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2015 | Aron Shanagher | Wolfe Tones, Shannon | 0-09 | 9 |
| 2016 | Daniel Collins | Kilmoyley | 0-13 | 13 |
| 2017 | Liam O'Keeffe | Kanturk | 1-07 | 10 |
| 2018 | Darragh Fitzgibbon | Charleville | 0-09 | 9 |
| Shane McGrath | Feakle | |||
| 2019 | Declan Dalton | Fr. O'Neill's | 1-07 | 10 |
| 2021 | Daniel Collins | Kilmoyley | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2022 | Mark O'Dwyer | Monaleen | 0-15 | 15 |
| 2023 | Gearóid Kelly | Corofin | 0-12 | 12 |
| 2024 | Adam Murphy | Watergrasshill | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2025 | Conor Fahey | Upperchurch–Drombane | 1-02 | 5 |
| Luke Shanahan | Upperchurch–Drombane | 0-05 | ||
| Seán Boyce | O'Callaghan's Mills |