The 2019 All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Croke Cup was the 68th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 2 March to 30 March 2019.
| Dates | 2–30 March 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 6 | ||
| Sponsor | Masita | ||
| Champions |  St Kieran's College (23rd title)Conor Murphy (captain) Tom Hogan (manager) | ||
| Runners-up |  Presentation CollegeMike Finn (manager) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 5 | ||
| Goals scored | 9 (1.8 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 123 (24.6 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Mark Kennedy (2-14) | ||
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St Kieran's College were the defending champions.[1]
The final was played on 30 March 2019 at O'Connor Park in Tullamore, between St Kieran's College and Presentation College, Athenry, in what was their second meeting in the final overall and a second successive meeting.[2] St Kieran's College won the match by 1–15 to 1–12 to claim their 23rd Croke Cup title overall and a second title in succession.[3][4]
Mark Kennedy was the top scorer with 2–14.
Qualification
edit| Province | Champions | Runners-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connacht | Presentation College | Gort Community School | [5] |
| Leinster | St Kieran's College | Coláiste Eoin | [6] |
| Munster | Midleton CBS | Christian Brothers College, Cork | [7] |
Results
editQuarter-finals
edit| 2 March 2019 Quarter-final | Christian Brothers College, Cork | 1-13 - 1-07 | Gort Community School | FitzGerald Park |
| S Barrett (0-7 0-6 frees, 0-1 sl), R Cotter (1-2), I Daly (0-2), C Long (free) and O McCarthy (0-1 each). | Reprot | P Cummins (0-4 frees), E Egan (1-0), J Linnane (0-2), O Flannery (0-1). | Referee: D O'Callaghan (Limerick) |
| 6 March 2019 Quarter-final | Midleton CBS Secondary School | 1-14 - 1-12 | Coláiste Eoin | Nowlan Park |
| R McCarthy (0-10, 6 frees, 2 sidelines, 1 65); J Hankard (1-1); R O’Regan (0-2); S Quirke (0-1) | Report | S Ó Fiachna (1-3, 2 frees); P Ó Luanacháin (0-4, 2 65s); D Mac Duinnsléibhe (0-2); D Mac Giolla Bhríde, P Puirséil, O Mac Gearailt (0-1 each). | Referee: D Hughes (Carlow) |
Semi-finals
edit| 18 March 2019 Semi-final | Presentation College, Athenry | 1-12 - 2-06 | Midleton CBS Secondary School | FitzGerald Park |
| M Kennedy (1-6, 0-3 frees, 0-1 ‘65); TJ Brennan, A Clarke (0-2 each); A Brett, G Lee (0-1 each). | Report | R McCarthy (1-3, 1-0 pen, 0-3 frees); J Stack (0-3); R O’Regan (1-0). | Referee: F Horgan (Tipperary) |
| 20 March 2019 Semi-final | St Kieran's College | 0-17 - 0-15 | Christian Brothers College, Cork | Waterford IT Sports Campus |
| E Cody 0-8 (5fs), A Brennan 0-3, D Blanchfield, M O’Connell 0-2 each, C Kenny, C Hoban 0-1 each. | Report | S Barrett 0-7 (7fs), K Finn, P Power 0-2 each, C O’Donovan, D Hanlon, C Long (f), J O’Kelly 0-1 each. | Referee: D O'Callaghan (Limerick) |
Final
edit| 30 March 2019 Final | St Kieran's College | 1-15 - 1-12 | Presentation College, Athenry | O'Connor Park |
| E Cody 0-8 (0-6f), C Kelly 1-0, D Blanchfield & K Egan 0-2 each, M O’Connell, C Brennan & A Brennan 0-1 each. | Report | M Kennedy 1-8 (0-5f), TJ Brennan 0-2, G Lee & A Clarke 0-1 each. | Referee: J Murphy (Limerick) |
Statistics
editTop scorers
edit- Overall
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Kennedy | Presentation College | 1-13 | 16 | 2 | 8.00 |
| 2 | Ryan McCarthy | Midleton CBS | 1-13 | 16 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Eoin Cody | St Kieran's College | 0-16 | 16 | 2 | 8.00 | |
| 4 | Shane Barrett | CBC Cork | 0-14 | 14 | 2 | 7.00 |
| 5 | Séamus Ó Fiachna | Coláiste Eoin | 1-03 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 |
- In a single game
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Kennedy | Presentation College | 1-08 | 11 | St Kieran's College |
| 2 | Ryan McCarthy | Midleton CBS | 0-10 | 10 | Coláiste Eoin |
| 3 | Mark Kennedy | Presentation College | 1-06 | 9 | Midleton CBS |
| 4 | Eoin Cody | St Kieran's College | 0-08 | 8 | CBC Cork |
| Eoin Cody | St Kieran's College | 0-08 | 8 | Presentation College | |
| 6 | Shane Barrett | CBC Cork | 0-07 | 7 | Gort Community School |
| Shane Barrett | CBC Cork | 0-07 | 7 | St Kieran's College | |
| 8 | Séamus Ó Fiachna | Coláiste Eoin | 1-03 | 6 | Midleton CBS |
| Ryan McCarthy | Midleton CBS | 1-03 | 6 | Presentation College | |
| 10 | Robbie Cotter | CBC Cork | 1-02 | 5 | Gort Community School |
References
edit- ^ "Galway's Athenry stage incredible comeback to force extra-time, but St Kieran's regain Croke Cup". The 42. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Cormican, Eoghan (29 March 2019). "Athenry class return to put 2018 lessons into practice". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Egan, Kevin (30 March 2019). "St. Kieran's College continue to dominate school hurling with Croke Cup victory". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Blanchfield shines as Kieran's break Pres hearts". Irish Independent. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Kennedy in top form as Presentation Athenry easily retain A title". Connacht Tribune. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Kieran's defeat Coláiste Eoin to capture Leinster SHC 'A' title". Dublin GAA website. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ Ó (16 February 2019). "Midleton CBS end 13-year wait for Dr Harty Cup glory with final win over CBC Cork". The 42. Retrieved 17 February 2022.