1977–78 National Hurling League
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Dates | 9 October 1977 – 30 April 1978 |
League champions | |
Winners | Clare (3rd win) |
Captain | Seán Stack |
Manager | Fr. Harry Bohan |
League runners-up | |
Runners-up | Kilkenny |
Manager | Fr. Tommy Maher |
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The 1977–78 National Hurling League was the 47th season of the National Hurling League (NHL), an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1][2] It was won by Clare for the second year in a row.[3][4]
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
2 April 1978 Quarter-final | Wexford | 2-10 – 1-9 | Waterford | Nowlan Park, Kilkenny |
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9 April 1978 Semi-final | Clare | 2-16 – 3-6 | Limerick | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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30 April 1978 Final | Clare | 3-10 – 1-10 | Kilkenny | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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