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Munster Senior Club Football Championship

Gaelic Athletic Association club competition


Summary

Gaelic Athletic Association club competition

FieldValue
nameMunster Senior Club Football Championship
currentlyrunning2025 Munster Senior Club Football Championship
irishCraobh na Mumhan
codeGaelic football
founded
regionMunster
trophyO'Connor Cup
teams6
title holders[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Dingle
currentordinal1
most titles[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] Nemo Rangers
mostordinal17
sponsorsAllied Irish Banks
tvTG4
mottoThe toughest.
websiteMunster GAA

The Munster Senior Club Football Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship) is an annual Gaelic football competition for the champion clubs of each county. It has been organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964.

The series of games are played during the autumn and winter months with the final usually being played in late November. The prize for the winning team is the O'Connor Cup. The championship has always been played on a straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated from the championship.

The Munster Championship is an integral part of the wider All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship. The winners of the Munster final join the champions of Connacht, Leinster and Ulster in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Championship.

Six clubs currently participate in the Munster Championship. The title has been won at least once by 16 different teams. The all-time record-holders are Nemo Rangers who have won 17 championship titles.

The current holders are Dingle.

History

Overview

The Munster Championship is a single elimination tournament – a team is eliminated after their first defeat. The fixtures are determined by a random draw and there is no seeding.

Each match is played as a single leg. If a match is drawn, two ten-minute periods of extra time are played. If the match is still level after extra time a replay takes place and so on until the game is won.

Format

Championship format

Quarter-finals: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the semi-finals. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.

Semi-finals: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the final. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.

Final: The final is contested by the two semi-final winners.

Teams

Qualification

CountyChampionshipQualifying teams
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] ClareClare Senior Football ChampionshipChampions
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] CorkCork Premier Senior Football ChampionshipChampions
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] KerryKerry Senior Football ChampionshipChampions
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] LimerickLimerick Senior Football ChampionshipChampions
[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] TipperaryTipperary Senior Football ChampionshipChampions
[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] WaterfordWaterford Senior Football ChampionshipChampions

Wins listed by club

TeamCountyWinsRunners UpYears wonYears runners up
1[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] Nemo RangersCork1721972, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019
2[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Dr CrokesKerry921990, 1991, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2024
3[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] St Finbarr'sCork541979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 2021
4[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] CastlehavenCork411989, 1994, 1997, 2023
5[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] East KerryKerry301965, 1968, 1970
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] University College CorkCork311971, 1973, 19992011
7[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Austin StacksKerry231976, 2014
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Castleisland DesmondsKerry211984, 19851982
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Laune RangersKerry201995, 1996-
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] Kilmurry-IbrickaneClare222004, 20091993, 2008
11[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] Clonmel CommercialsTipperary152015
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] DoonbegClare1419981972, 1983, 1991, 1999
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] DingleKerry1120252023
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Kerins O'Rahilly'sKerry1120222009
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Shannon RangersKerry101964-
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] St Nicholas'Cork101966-
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] BearaCork101967-
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] Thomond CollegeLimerick101977-
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] O'Donovan RossaCork101992
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] An GhaeltachtKerry102003-
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] Dromcollogher-BroadfordLimerick102008
20[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] St. Senan's, KilkeeClare04-
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] Kilrush ShamrocksClare03-1978, 1979, 1981
[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] The NireWaterford03-2006, 2014, 2016
[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] StradballyWaterford02-1980, 2004
[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] KilrossantyWaterford02-1986, 1988
[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] Moyle RoversTipperary02-1995, 1998
[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] FethardTipperary02-1997, 2001
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] Newcastle WestLimerick02-1987, 2022
[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] Loughmore-CastleineyTipperary02-1973, 2024
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] CooraclareClare01-1965
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] John MitchelsKerry01-1967
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Mid KerryKerry01-1968
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] CarberyCork01-1969
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] MuskerryCork01-1970
[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] ClonakiltyCork01-1996
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] GlenfleskKerry01-2000
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] MonaleenLimerick01-2002
[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] BallinacourtyWaterford01-2007
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] CratloeClare01-2013
[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] St Joseph's, Miltown MalbayClare01-2018

Wins listed by county

Summary

CountyTitlesRunners-upTotal[[File:Colours of Cork.svgborder20px]] Cork[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svgborder20px]] Kerry[[File:Colours of Clare.svgborder20px]] Clare[[File:Colours of Limerick.svgborder20px]] Limerick[[File:Colours of Tipperary.svgborder20px]] Tipperary[[File:Colours of Waterford.svgborder20px]] Waterford
311041
221133
31619
235
11112
088

Winning clubs by county

#CountyWinnersRunners-UpWinning ClubsRunner-Up Clubs
1Cork3110Nemo Rangers (16), St Finbarr's (5), Castlehaven (4), University College Cork (3), St Nicholas, Beara, O'Donovan RossaSt Finbarr's (4), Nemo Rangers (2), University College Cork, Castlehaven, Carbery, Muskerry, Clonakilty
2Kerry2211Dr Crokes (9), East Kerry (3), Austin Stacks (3), Castleisland Desmonds (2), Laune Rangers (2), Shannon Rangers, An Ghaeltacht, Kerin's O'Rahilly's, DingleDr Crokes (2), Austin Stacks (2), Castleisland Desmonds, John Mitchels, Mid Kerry, Glenflesk, Kerin's O'Rahilly's, Dingle
3Clare316Kilmurry-Ibrickane (2), DoonbegDoonbeg (4), St. Senan's, Kilkee (4), Kilrush Shamrocks (3), Kilmurry-Ibrickane (2), Cooraclare, Cratloe, St. Joseph's, Miltown Malbay
4Limerick23Thomond College, Dromcollogher-BroadfordNewcastle West (2), Monaleen
5Tipperary110Clonmel CommercialsClonmel Commercials (5), Moyle Rovers (2), Fethard (2), Loughmore-Castleiney
6Waterford08NoneThe Nire (3), Stradbally (2), Kilrossanty (2), Ballinacourty

List of finals

YearWinnersRunners-upCountyClubScoreCountyClubScore
url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/1207/1547721-munster-final-recap-daingean-u-1-18-st-finbarrs-0-20/title=Munster club SFC final recap: Daingean Uí Chúis 1-18 St Finbarr's 0-20date=7 December 2025work=RTÉaccess-date=7 December 2025}}KerryDingle1-18CorkSt Finbarr's0-20
2024KerryDr Crokes0-15TipperaryLoughmore–Castleiney1-06
2023CorkCastlehaven0-13 (4 pen)KerryDingle0-13 (3 pen)
2022KerryKerins O'Rahilly's2-06LimerickNewcastle West1-08
2021CorkSt Finbarr's2-09KerryAustin Stacks1-10
2020Cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games
2019CorkNemo Rangers0-15TipperaryClonmel Commercials0-06
2018KerryDr Crokes1-21ClareSt Joseph's, Miltown Malbay2-09
2017CorkNemo Rangers0-16KerryDr Crokes0-11
2016KerryDr Crokes3-15WaterfordThe Nire0-06
2015TipperaryClonmel Commercials1-07CorkNemo Rangers0-09
2014KerryAustin Stacks3-05WaterfordThe Nire2-04
2013KerryDr Crokes0-13ClareCratloe0-12
2012{{cite weburl=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/crokes-get-the-job-done-early-215824.htmltitle=Crokes get the job done earlywork=Irish Examinerdate=3 December 2012}}KerryDr Crokes0-19CorkCastlehaven0-12
2011KerryDr Crokes3-14CorkUCC2-10
2010CorkNemo Rangers1-15KerryDr Crokes1-13
2009ClareKilmurry-Ibrickane0-07KerryKerins O'Rahillys0-06
2008LimerickDromcollogher-Broadford0-06ClareKilmurry-Ibrickane0-05
2007{{cite weburl = http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2007/1210/sport/nemo-ride-out-courty-storm-49945.htmltitle= Nemo ride out 'Courty stormwork=Irish Examineraccess-date=2 December 2013}}CorkNemo Rangers1-10WaterfordBallinacourty1-07
2006KerryDr Crokes2-05WaterfordThe Nire0-08
2005CorkNemo Rangers2-12ClareSt. Senan's, Kilkee1-06
2004ClareKilmurry-Ibrickane0-09 0-09 (R)WaterfordStradbally0-09 0-08 (R)
2003KerryAn Ghaeltacht1-08ClareSt. Senan's, Kilkee1-06
2002CorkNemo Rangers4-15LimerickMonaleen0-06
2001CorkNemo Rangers1-11TipperaryFethard0-10
2000CorkNemo Rangers0-11KerryGlenflesk0-07
1999CorkUCC1-17ClareDoonbeg0-07
1998ClareDoonbeg0-07TipperaryMoyle Rovers0-04
1997CorkCastlehaven1-14TipperaryFethard1-08
1996KerryLaune Rangers0-13CorkClonakilty0-10
1995KerryLaune Rangers3-19TipperaryMoyle Rovers2-04
1994CorkCastlehaven2-14TipperaryClonmel Commercials1-04
1993CorkNemo Rangers1-17ClareKilmurry-Ibrickane0-04
1992CorkO'Donovan Rossa2-13ClareSt. Senan's, Kilkee0-12
1991KerryDr Crokes2-10ClareDoonbeg0-08
1990KerryDr Crokes0-15TipperaryClonmel Commercials0-10
1989CorkCastlehaven0-13ClareSt. Senan's, Kilkee1-08
1988CorkNemo Rangers1-06WaterfordKilrossanty1-02
1987CorkNemo Rangers5-15LimerickNewcastle West2-03
1986CorkSt Finbarr's2-15WaterfordKilrossanty1-05
1985KerryCastleisland Desmonds1-11CorkSt Finbarr's0-05
1984KerryCastleisland Desmonds2-06CorkSt Finbarr's0-09
1983CorkNemo Rangers2-10ClareDoonbeg0-03
1982CorkSt Finbarr's2-06KerryCastleisland Desmonds0-06
1981CorkNemo Rangers3-09ClareKilrush Shamrocks1-06
1980CorkSt Finbarr's3-12WaterfordStradbally1-08
1979CorkSt Finbarr's0-10ClareKilrush Shamrocks0-04
1978CorkNemo Rangers0-08ClareKilrush Shamrocks0-06
1977LimerickThomond College0-12CorkNemo Rangers1-03
1976KerryAustin Stacks1-07CorkSt Finbarr's0-08
1975CorkNemo Rangers1-09KerryAustin Stacks0-10
1974CorkNemo Rangers2-06KerryAustin Stacks1-07
1973CorkUCC2-08TipperaryLoughmore-Castleiney1-05
1972CorkNemo Rangers3-09ClareDoonbeg0-05
1971CorkUCC2-09TipperaryClonmel Commercials1-08
1970KerryEast Kerry0-07CorkMuskerry0-06
1969Championship not completed
1968KerryEast Kerry2-10CorkCarbery1-10
1967CorkBeara1-11KerryMid Kerry2-07
1966CorkSt Nicholas2-04KerryJohn Mitchels1-06
1965KerryEast Kerry3-07TipperaryClonmel Commercials0-07
1964KerryShannon Rangers2-07ClareCooraclare0-04
  • St Finbarr's won the Munster Senior Club Football and Hurling championships in 1980 and are currently the only Munster club team to achieve this double.

Records and statistics

Final

Team

  • Most wins: 17:
    • Nemo Rangers (1972, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019)
  • Most consecutive wins: 3:
    • Nemo Rangers (2000, 2001, 2002)
    • Dr Crokes (2011, 2012, 2013)
  • Most appearances in a final: 19:
    • Nemo Rangers (1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019)
  • Most appearances in a final without losing (streak): 12
    • Nemo Rangers (1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010)
  • Most defeats: 5
    • Clonmel Commercials (1965, 1971, 1990, 1994, 2019)

Teams

By decade

The most successful team of each decade, judged by number of Munster Championship titles, is as follows:

  • 1960s: 2 for East Kerry (1965–68)
  • 1970s: 4 for Nemo Rangers (1972-74-75-78)
  • 1980s: 4 for Nemo Rangers (1981-83-87-88)
  • 1990s: 2 each for Dr Crokes (1990–91), Castlehaven (1994-97) and Laune Rangers (1995–96)
  • 2000s: 5 for Nemo Rangers (2000-01-02-05-07)
  • 2010s: 4 for Dr Crokes (2011-12-13-16)

Gaps

Top three longest gaps between successive championship titles:

  • 38 years: Austin Stacks (1976–2014)
  • 27 years: Castlehaven (1997–2023)
  • 26 years: University College Cork (1973–1999)
  • 15 years: Dr Crokes (1991–2006)

Top scorers

All time

RankNameTeamGoalsPointsTotal
1Austin Stacks1791142
2Dr. Crokes106797
3****Nemo Rangers55570
4Nemo Rangers55469
5****Dr. Crokes74566
6Nemo Rangers85165
7****Dr. Crokes63654
8Nemo Rangers34251
9Stradbally14649
****Dr. Crokes34049
10Clonmel Commercials33746

Overall

YearTop scorerTeamScoreTotal
1980Eoin O'BrienStradbally2-1117
1981Charlie MurphyNemo Rangers3-0615
1982
1983Ephie FitzgeraldNemo Rangers2-1117
1984
1985Dave BarrySt. Finbarr's0-1212
1986Dave BarrySt. Finbarr's0-1515
1987Seán GleesonNewcastle West2-0511
Tony NationNemo Rangers1-08
1988Ephie FitzgeraldNemo Rangers2-0410
1989John MurraySt. Senan's, Kilkee2-1117
1990Franny KellyClonmel Commercials0-1313
1991Gerry KilleenDoonbeg0-1919
1992Mick McCarthyO'Donovan Rossa1-1316
1993Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers1-1619
1994Franny KellyClonmel Commercials2-1218
1995Gerard MurphyLaune Rangers3-1019
1996Terry DillonClonakilty2-0814
1997John ClearyCastlehaven3-0716
1998Declan BrowneMoyle Rovers1-1114
1999Paul HehirDoonbeg1-0912
Martin PowerRathgormack0-12
2000Johnny CrowleyGlenflesk1-058
2001Michael ReidyDromcollogher/Broadford1-1215
2002Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers2-1218
2003Michael O'SheaSt. Senan's, Kilkee1-047
Michael KeaneSt. Senan's, Kilkee0-07
2004Niall CurranStradbally0-1919
2005James MastersNemo Rangers1-1215
2006Colm CooperDr. Crokes3-0514
Barry GroganAherlow1-11
2007James MastersNemo Rangers0-1515
2008Paul KerriganNemo Rangers2-0713
2009Declan QuillKerins O'Rahilly's1-0912
2010Colm CooperDr. Crokes2-0814
2011Paul GeaneyUCC3-1423
2012Colm CooperDr. Crokes1-1215
2013Brian LooneyDr. Crokes1-1215
2014Conor GleesonThe Nire2-0814
2015Michael QuinlivanClonmel Commercials2-0814
2016Daithí CaseyDr. Crokes4-0517
2017Luke ConnollyNemo Rangers1-1316
2018Tony BrosnanDr. Crokes0-1919
2019Luke ConnollyNemo Rangers0-1313
2021Steven SherlockSt. Finbarr's0-1313
2022Gavin CooneyÉire Óg, Ennis2-0915
2023Brian HurleyCastlehaven1-2023

Single game

YearTop scorerTeamScoreTotal
2000Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers0-066
2001Michael ReidyDromcollogher/Broadford1-058
2002Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers2-039
2003Colin CrowleyCastlehaven0-066
2004Johnny DalyKilmurry-Ibrickane0-066
Niall CurranStradbally
2005Niall CurranStradbally0-099
2006Barry GroganAherlow1-058
2007Kieran O'CallaghanBallylanders1-058
James MastersNemo Rangers0-08
2008Paul KerriganNemo Rangers2-0511
2009Barry John WalshKerins O'Rahilly's1-036
2010Colm CooperDr. Crokes2-0511
2011Paul GeaneyUCC2-0511
2012Colm CooperDr. Crokes0-088
2013Brian LooneyDr. Crokes1-069
2014Cathal McInerneyCratloe1-069
2015James MastersNemo Rangers1-058
2016Daithí CaseyDr. Crokes3-0110
2017Luke ConnollySt Finbarr's0-1010
2018Kieran O'LearyDr. Crokes2-028
Tony BrosnanDr. Crokes0-08
2021Steven SherlockSt Finbarr's0-099
2022Gavin CooneyÉire Óg, Ennis2-0410
2023Brian HurleyCastlehaven1-069

In finals

YearTop scorerTeamScoreTotal
2000Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers0-066
2001Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers0-066
2002Colin CorkeryNemo Rangers2-039
2003Conall Ó CruadhlaoichAn Ghaeltacht1-014
Denis RussellSt. Senan's, Kilkee0-04
2004Johnny DalyKilmurry-Ibrickane0-055
2005James MastersNemo Rangers1-058
2006Colm CooperDr. Crokes2-017
2007James MastersNemo Rangers0-055
2008Multiple playersMultiple clubs0-022
2009Ian McInerneyKilmurry-Ibrickane0-033
Declan QuillKerins O'Rahilly's
2010Kieran O'LearyDr. Crokes1-047
2011Daithí CaseyDr. Crokes2-039
2012Brian LooneyDr. Crokes0-077
2013Cathal McInerneyCratloe0-055
2014David MannixAustin Stacks1-025
2015Michael QuinlivanClonmel Commercials1-036
2016Daithí CaseyDr. Crokes3-0110
2017Luke ConnollyNemo Rangers0-1010
2018Tony BrosnanDr. Crokes0-088
2019Luke ConnollyNemo Rangers0-077
2021Sean QuilterAustin Stacks1-047
2022Eoin HurleyNewcastle West0-055
2023Brian HurleyCastlehaven0-077

References

References

  1. (7 December 2025). "Munster club SFC final recap: Daingean Uí Chúis 1-18 St Finbarr's 0-20". [[RTÉ]].
  2. (10 December 2023). "Castlehaven Munster SFC winners for the first time since 1997 after an epic decider with Dingle". [[Echo Live]].
  3. (28 November 2016). "No arguments as Dr Crokes prove simply the best". [[Irish Examiner]].
  4. (30 November 2015). "Nemo Rangers stunned as Clonmel Commercials make history". [[Irish Examiner]].
  5. (1 December 2014). "Sticky Stacks extricate themselves from another tight spot". [[Irish Examiner]].
  6. (2 December 2013). "Buckley's late winner breaks Cratloe hearts". [[Irish Examiner]].
  7. (10 December 2007). "Consistent Rangers resume normal service". Irish Examiner.
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