1976–77 National Hurling League
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Dates | 17 October 1976 – 24 April 1977 |
League champions | |
Winners | Clare (2nd win) |
Captain | Jimmy McNamara |
Manager | Fr. Harry Bohan |
League runners-up | |
Runners-up | Kilkenny |
Manager | Fr. Tommy Maher |
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The 1976–77 National Hurling League was the 46th season of the National Hurling League (NHL), an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1][2] It was won by Clare.[3]
Overview
Structure
The National Hurling League's top division was divided into two groups - 1A and 1B. The top two teams in Division 1A advance to the semi-finals. The third- and fourth-placed teams in 1A, as well as the top two from 1B, play in the quarter-finals. The bottom team in 1A are relegated, while the top team in 1B are promoted. The bottom three teams in 1B and the top team in Division 2 play a relegation playoff.
Division 1
10 April 1977 Semi-final | Clare | 2-15 – 0-7 | Offaly | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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10 April 1977 Semi-final | Kilkenny | 3-12 – 2-9 | Tipperary | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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24 April 1977 Final | Kilkenny | 0-9 – 2-8 | Clare | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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