| First | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Firstwin | Tullamore |
| Sponsors | Molloy Environmental Systems |
| Trophy | Fr Carey Cup |
| Irish | Craobh Iomána Idirmhéanach Uíbh Fháilí |
| Current | Carrig & Riverstown |
| Currentordinal | 3 |
| Most | Coolderry, Birr |
| Mostordinal | 5 |
| Code | Hurling |
| Currentlyrunning | 2024 Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship |
The Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition contested by mid-tier Offaly GAA clubs. The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association has organised it since 1929.
History
The intermediate championship dates back to 1929. It was the third hurling championship to be established in Offaly, and was seen as a stepping stone between the senior and junior hurling championships.
Over the years the championship proved difficult to sustain. There were no finals in 1940 and 1941, while the 1949 decider was declared void. In 1959 the championship was suspended, however, it was revived in 1963, only to be suspended again until 1978. It has remained a staple of the hurling calendar since then, however, it has undergone some major changes. Originally played as a straight knock-out championship, the competition was eventually expanded to feature a group stage which provided more games.
Format
The series of games are played during the summer and autumn months. The championship includes a group stage which is followed by a knock-out phase for the top teams.
Eight clubs currently participate in the Intermediate Championship.
Qualification for subsequent competitions
At the end of the championship, the winning team qualify to the subsequent Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship.
Teams
2024 Teams
The 8 teams competing in the 2024 Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship are:
| Team | Location | Colours | Championship titles | Last championship title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinamere | Ballykimurray | Green and yellow | 4 | 2017 |
| Coolderry | Coolderry | Green and white | 6 | 2024 |
| Drumcullen | Drumcullen | Blue and red | 1 | 2010 |
| Edenderry | Edenderry | Red and white | 3 | 1963 |
| Seir Kieran | Clareen | Black and amber | 4 | 1947 |
| Shamrocks | Mucklagh | Blue, red and green | 3 | 2022 |
| Shinrone | Shinrone | Red and white | 4 | 2020 |
| St Rynagh's | Cloghan and Banagher | Blue and gold | 4 | 1993 |
Honours
The trophy presented to the winners is the Fr Carey Cup.[1]
There is promotion and relegation involving the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship and the Offaly Junior A Hurling Championship.
The Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship is an integral part of the wider Leinster Junior Club Hurling Championship. The winners of the Offaly county final join the champions of the other hurling counties to contest the provincial championship. They often do well there, mar shampla, Ballinamere won the 2013 Leinster title after winning the Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship.[2] While Shamrocks and Lusmagh were in Leinster finals in 2014 and 2016 respectively, after winning the 2014 and 2015 Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championships.[3][4]
List of finals
List of Offaly IHC finals
Notes
- 1949 Rahan defeated Drumcullen 4–05 to 5-02
List of finals
By club
| Club | Titles | Championship wins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coolderry | 6 | 1985, 1986, 1988, 2001, 2005, 2024 |
| 2 | Birr | 5 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2021 |
| 3 | Seir Kieran | 4 | 1931, 1938, 1943, 1947 |
| Killeigh | 4 | 1942, 1950, 1955, 1981 | |
| St Rynagh's | 4 | 1978, 1987, 1992, 1993 | |
| Ballinamere | 4 | 1945, 1953, 2013, 2017 | |
| Shinrone | 4 | 1932, 1957, 1991, 2020 | |
| 8 | Edenderry | 3 | 1935, 1954, 1963 |
| Killoughey | 3 | 1948, 1980, 1984 | |
| Tullamore | 3 | 1929, 1933, 1989 | |
| Ballyskenagh | 3 | 1979, 1995, 2008 | |
| Clara | 3 | 1934, 2003, 2019 | |
| Shamrocks | 3 | 2000, 2014, 2022 | |
| Carrig & Riverstown | 3 | 1958, 1996, 2023 | |
| 15 | Banagher | 2 | 1936, 1944 |
| Rahan | 2 | 1930, 1952 | |
| Brosna Gaels | 2 | 2009, 2011 | |
| Lusmagh | 2 | 2012, 2015 | |
| Kilcormac–Killoughey | 2 | 2006, 2018 | |
| 20 | Kilcolman | 1 | 1937 |
| Eglish | 1 | 1939 | |
| Cloghan | 1 | 1946 | |
| White Rovers | 1 | 1951 | |
| St Flannan's | 1 | 1956 | |
| Kilcormac | 1 | 1982 | |
| St Saran's | 1 | 1983 | |
| Ferbane | 1 | 1990 | |
| St Carthage's/Mucklagh | 1 | 1994 | |
| Killavilla | 1 | 2002 | |
| Belmont | 1 | 2004 | |
| Drumcullen | 1 | 2010 | |
| Clodiagh Gaels | 1 | 2016 |
See also
- Offaly Senior Hurling Championship (Tier 1)
- Offaly Senior B Hurling Championship (Tier 2)
- Offaly Junior A Hurling Championship (Tier 4)
References
- ^ "Brosna Gaels Hurling notes". Hogan Stand. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Ballinamere claim historic victory". Irish Examiner. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- ^ "Leinster Club JHC final: Bennettsbridge enjoy runaway success". Hogan Stand. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Glenmore crowned kings of clubs". Irish Independent. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ "Intermediate Hurling Championship"
- ^ "Super all round display gives Carrig-Riverstown deserved win". Offaly Express. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Super Shamrocks blitz Seir Kieran in replay to claim third intermediate title". Offaly Express. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Birr hold off late Shamrock onslaught to claim intermediate hurling title". Offaly Express. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ "Shamrocks are Molloy Environmental Intermediate Hurling Champions". 20 September 2014. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ "Intermediate Hurling Final 2013: Balliinamere 2-19 Kilcormac/Killoughey 1-14". Kilcormac/Killoughey GAA website. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Lusmagh beat St Rynaghs in a thriller at O'Connor Park". Offaly GAA website. 24 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Drumcullen Crowned Intermediate Champions". Offaly GAA website. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Brosna Gaels create history with Intermediate Hurling Final win". Offaly Express. 4 October 2009. Retrieved 16 September 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "Ballyskenagh win Offaly Intermediate Hurling Final to return to Senior Championship". Offaly Express. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2014.