2001 Kerry Senior Hurling Championship
Appearance
Teams | 10 | ||
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Sponsor | AIB | ||
Champions | James McCarthy (captain) John Meyler (manager) | ||
Runners-up | Pat Harrington (captain) John Lucid (manager) | ||
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The 2001 Kerry Senior Hurling Championship was the 100th staging of the Kerry Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kerry County Board in 1889. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 4 April 2001.
Ballyheigue were the defending champions.[1]
The final was played on 30 September 2001 at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, between Kilmoyley and Ballyheigue, in what was their third meeting in the final overall and a first final meeting in 53 years. Kilmoyley won the match by 2–08 to 2–07 to claim their 17th championship title overall and a first title in 30 years.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Fifth title for Ballyheigue". Hogan Stand. 20 November 2000. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Diggins hits late winner". The Kerryman. 1 October 2001. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Glory days in Kilmoyley". Irish Independent. 30 September 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2023.