1891 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
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The 1891 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the fifth staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 20 September 1891 and ended on 28 February 1892.
Quick Facts Championship details, Dates ...
Championship details | |
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Dates | 20 September 1891 - 28 February 1892 |
Teams | 7 |
All-Ireland champions | |
Winning team | Kerry (1st win) |
Captain | John Mahony |
All-Ireland Finalists | |
Losing team | Wexford |
Captain | Nicholas Daly |
Provincial champions | |
Munster | Kerry |
Leinster | Wexford |
Ulster | Not Played |
Connacht | Not Played |
Championship statistics | |
No. matches played | 5 |
Goals total | 11 (1.5 per game) |
Points total | 30 (4.2 per game) |
All-Star Team | See here |
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Close
Cork were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the provincial series. Kerry won the All-Ireland following a 2-3 to 1-5 defeat of Wexford in the final.[1]