2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
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The 2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship was the 46th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship since it began in the 1970-71 season. It is the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county club hurling tournament. The winners receive the Tommy Moore Cup.
Championship Details | |
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Dates | 4 October 2015 – 17 March 2016 |
Teams | 18 |
All Ireland Champions | |
Winners | Na Piarsaigh (1st win) |
Captain | Cathal King |
Manager | Shane O'Neill |
All Ireland Runners-up | |
Runners-up | Ruairí Óg |
Captain | Arron Graffin |
Manager | John McKillop |
Provincial Champions | |
Munster | Na Piarsaigh |
Leinster | Oulart–The Ballagh |
Ulster | Ruairí Óg |
Connacht | Not Played |
Championship Statistics | |
Matches Played | 17 |
Total Goals | 43 (2.5 per game) |
Total Points | 495 (29.1 per game) |
Top Scorer | Neil McManus (2-29) |
← 2014-15 2016-17 → |
The championship began on 4 October 2015 and ended on 17 March 2016.
Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions but were defeated by O'Loughlin Gaels in the Kilkenny championship.[1][2][3][4][5] Cuala, Glen Rovers and Sarsfields returned to the championship after prolonged absences.
On 17 March 2016, Na Piarsaigh won the championship following a 2-25 to 2-14 defeat of Ruairí Óg, Cushendall in the All-Ireland final. This was their first All-Ireland title and a first title for a Limerick club.
Ruairí Óg, Cushendall's Neil McManus was the championship's top scorer with 2-29.