1977–78 National Hurling League

1977–78 National Hurling League
League details
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

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

References

  1. "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  2. Smith, Raymond (1999). Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games. Dublin, Ireland. p. 208. ISBN 0950175870.
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