2019 McGrath Cup
The 2019 McGrath Cup is a Gaelic football competition in the province of Munster, played by county teams.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Province | Munster | 
| Year | 2019 | 
| Winners | |
| Champions | Clare (13th win) | 
| Manager | Colm Collins | 
| Captain | Gary Brennan | 
| Runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Cork | 
| Manager | Ronan McCarthy | 
| Captain | Ian Maguire | 
| Other | |
| Matches played | 3 | 
Four county teams competed in 2019, with Tipperary and Kerry sitting the competition out.[1][2] Clare were the winners, their first win in 11 years.[3]
Format
    
Four teams compete. The contest is a straight knock-out. Drawn games go to extra time and possibly a free-taking competition.
Fixtures
    
| 6 January 2019 Semi-Final | Limerick  | 0-07 (07) – (24) 3-15 |  Cork | Rathkeale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Venue: Mick Neville Park | ||||
| Report | Referee: D O’Mahoney (Tipperary) 
 | 
| 6 January 2019 Semi-Final | Waterford  | 1-06 (09) – (20) 1-17 |  Clare | Ballinacourty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Venue: Gold Coast Resort | ||||
| Report | Referee: Conor Lane (Cork) 
 | 
| 12 January 2019 Final | Clare  | 1-09 (12) – (09) 0-09 |  Cork | Milltown Malbay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 GMT (UTC±0) | Venue: Hennessy Memorial Park | ||||
| Gls: Gordon Kelly 1 | Report | Referee: Padraig O’Sullivan (Kerry) 
 | 
References
    
- "Limerick v Tipperary clash confirmed for next month". www.irishexaminer.com. 14 November 2018.
- "McGrath Cup Football « Munster GAA Web site". 7 December 2009.
- "Clare Looking Forward to McGrath Cup Final Clash with Cork". 12 January 2019.
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