1956-57_National_Hurling_League
1956–57 National Hurling League
Football league season
The 1956–57 National Hurling League was the 26th season of the National Hurling League.
Quick Facts League details, Dates ...
| League details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 October 1956 – 25 August 1957 |
| Teams | 18 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Tipperary (7th win) |
| Other division winners | |
| Division 2 | Kerry |
← 1955–56 1957–58 → | |
Close
Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 1956-57 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Tipperary 7th National League title Captain: Mickey Byrne |
← 1955-56 1957-58 →
All statistics correct as of 2 May 2017. | |
Close
Wexford came into the season as defending champions of the 1955-56 season.[1] Antrim entered Division 1 as the promoted team from the previous season.
On 12 May 1957, Tipperary won the title following a 3–11 to 2–7 win over Kilkenny in the final. It was their 7th league title overall and their first since 1954-55.[2]
Westmeath were relegated from Division 1.
Group 1A table
Group 1B table
Knock-out stage
Final
Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 1956-57 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kerry 1st Division 2 title |
← 1955-56 1957-58 →
All statistics correct as of 2 May 2017. | |
Close
Group 2A table
Group 2B table
Knock-out stage
Final
- "Another honour for men of 1956". Wexford People. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- "National Hurling League Results 1925-2009". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2011.