1956 Laois Senior Hurling Championship
| Champions | Borris-in-Ossory (1st title) Christy O'Brien[1] (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up | Cullohill | ||
| |||
The 1956 Laois Senior Hurling Championship was the 63rd staging of the Laois Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Laois County Board in 1888.[2]
Cullohill were the defending champions.[3]
The final was played on 30 September 1956 at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, between Borris-in-Ossory and Cullohill, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Borris-in-Ossory won the match by 2–13 to 2–06 to claim their first ever championship title.[4][5]
Results
Final
| 30 September 1956 Final | Borris-in-Ossory | 2-13 - 2-06 | Cullohill | O'Moore Park |
References
- ↑ "Borris-in-Ossory pay tribute to former Laois great Christy O'Brien". Hogan Stand. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Club titles - Laois". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Abbeyleix captain Carroll hails the influence of youth following remarkable run to SHC final". Laois Today. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Borris GAA to celebrate". Irish Independent. 13 November 2004. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Laois SHC Roll of Honour 1888 -2025". Laois GAA website. Retrieved 8 June 2026.