1980–81 National Hurling League
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| League details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 October 1980 – 3 May 1981 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Cork (12th win) |
| Captain | Dónal O'Grady |
| Manager | Gerald McCarthy |
| League runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Offaly |
| Captain | Pádraig Horan |
| Manager | Dermot Healy |
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↠1979–80 1981–82 → | |
The 1980–81 National Hurling League was the 50th season of the National Hurling League (NHL), an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1][2] It was won by Cork.[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.
Division 1
| 12 April 1981 Quarter-final | Waterford | 3-15 – 1-14 | Clare | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 April 1981 Semi-final | Offaly | 2-13 – 4-6 | Laois | Nowlan Park, Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 April 1981 Semi-final | Cork | 1-19 – 2-10 | Waterford | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 1981 Final | Cork | 3-11 – 2-8 | Offaly | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
References
- ↑ "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ Smith, Raymond (1999). Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games. Dublin, Ireland. p. 208. ISBN 0950175870.
- ↑
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