2017 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship

The 2017 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 34th staging of the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1961. The championship began on 12 July 2017 and ended on 23 July 2017.

2017 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship
Championship Details
Dates12 July 2017 – 23 July 2017
Teams3
All Ireland Champions
WinnersKilkenny (5th win)
CaptainDarragh Brennan
ManagerAnthony McCormack
All Ireland Runners-up
Runners-upCork
CaptainShane O'Donovan
ManagerRonan Dwane
Provincial Champions
MunsterCork
LeinsterKilkenny
UlsterNot Played
ConnachtNot Played
Championship Statistics
Matches Played2
Total Goals6 (3.00 per game)
Total Points75 (37.50 per game)
Top Scorer Robbie Hennelly (1-20)
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Kilkenny entered the championship as the defending champions.[1]

On 23 July 2017, Kilkenny won the championship following a 2-23 to 2-18 defeat of Cork in the All-Ireland final. This was their fifth championship overall and their second title in succession.[2]

Teams

Overview

2017 championship saw the fewest teams participating in recent years. The Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship was not held as only Cork were interested in fielding a team (the Munster IHC was replaced in 2017 by a new Under 25 competition which was won by Limerick).

Summaries
Team Colours Most recent success
All-Ireland Provincial
Cork Red and white 2014 2015
Kilkenny Black and amber 2016 2016
Wexford Purple and gold 2004 2014

Results

Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship

Final

Final
Kilkenny1-26 - 1-8Wexford
R Donnelly 0-9 (3f, 1 '65'), P Holden 1-5, D Brennan 0-5, S Carey 0-2, C Fleming, JP Treacy, E Delaney, M Power, J Power 0-1 each. Report J Hobbs 0-5 (5f), S Murphy 1-0, J Doyle 0-2, L French 0-1.
Referee: J O'Brien (Laois)

All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship

Final

Final
Cork2-18 - 2-23Kilkenny
S Hayes 0-6 (0-5f, 0-1 sideline), R O’Shea 1-2 (0-1f), W Leahy 0-4, J O’Neill 1-1, M Collins, D Drake 0-2 each, D Flynn 0-1. Report R Donnelly 1-11 (0-9f, 1-0 pen), E Delaney 0-4, M Keoghan, P Holden 0-3 each, T Phelan 1-0, J Cahill, M Power 0-1 each.
Referee: C Cunning (Antrim)

Scoring statistics
Top scorers overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average
1 Robbie Donnelly Kilkenny 1-20 23 2 11.50
2 Paul Holden Kilkenny 1-08 11 2 5.50
3 Seán Hayes Cork 0-06 6 1 6.00
Top scorers in a single game
Rank Player County Tally Total Opposition
1 Robbie Donnelly Kilkenny 1-11 14 Cork
2 Robbie Donnelly Kilkenny 0-09 9 Wexford
3 Paul Holden Kilkenny 1-05 8 Wexford
4 Seán Hayes Cork 0-06 6 Kilkenny
5 Rob O'Shea Cork 1-02 5 Kilkenny
Darragh Brennan Kilkenny 0-05 5 Wexford
Jack Hobbs Wexford 0-05 5 Kilkenny
8 Jerry O'Neill Cork 1-01 4 Kilkenny
Willie Leahy Cork 0-04 4 Kilkenny
Edmond Delaney Kilkenny 0-04 4 Cork

References
  1. "5-star Kilkenny secure first All-Ireland Intermediate title in 6 years". The 42. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. "McCormack hails team effort as Cats retain title". Irish Independent. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
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