1984 Railway Cup Hurling Championship
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The 1984 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 58th staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927.[1] The cup began on 17 March 1984 and ended on 18 March 1984.
Quick Facts Dates, Teams ...
Dates | 17 March 1984 - 18 March 1984 | ||
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Teams | 4 | ||
Champions | Munster (36th title) John Fenton (captain) | ||
Runners-up | Leinster | ||
Tournament statistics | |||
Matches played | 3 | ||
Goals scored | 9 (3 per match) | ||
Points scored | 70 (23.33 per match) | ||
Top scorer(s) | Joe McKenna (2-08) | ||
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Close
Connacht were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Leinster in the semi-final.
On 18 March 1984, Munster won the cup after a 1-18 to 2-09 defeat of Leinster in the final at Cusack Park.[2] This was their 36th Railway Cup title overall and their first title since 1981.