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The 1939–40 National Hurling League was the 13th edition of the National Hurling League, which ran from 2 October 1939 until 7 April 1940.
League details | |
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Dates | 2 October 1939 – 7 April 1940 |
Teams | 9 |
League champions | |
Winners | Cork (3rd win) |
Captain | Jack Lynch |
League runners-up | |
Runners-up | Tipperary |
Captain | Jimmy Maher |
← 1938–39 1940–41 → |
The nine participating teams were Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford who were divided into two divisions. Two points awarded for a win and one point awarded for a drawn game..
Cork won the league, beating Tipperary by 8-9 to 6-4 in the final.[1]
Final
7 April 1940 Final | Cork | 8-9 - 6-4 | Tipperary | Cork Athletic Grounds, Cork |
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