1957 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship
| Dates | 18 August – 15 September 1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 4 | ||
| Champions | Thurles Sarsfields (20th title) Larry Keane (captain) | ||
| Runners-up | Na Piarsaigh Paddy Hennessy (captain) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 3 | ||
| Goals scored | 22 (7.33 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 49 (16.33 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Paddy Kenny (3–02) Larry Keane (2–05) | ||
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The 1957 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship was the 66th staging of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Tipperary County Board in 1887.[1] The championship ran from 18 August to 15 September 1957.
Thurles Sarsfields were the defending champions.[2]
The final was played on 15 September 1957 at Thurles Sportsfield, between Thurles Sarsfields and first-time finalists Na Piarsaigh. Thurles Sarsfields won the match by 4–15 to 4–04 to claim their 20th championship title overall and a third consecutive title.[3]
Qualification
| Championship | Champions | |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Thurles Sarsfields | [4] |
| North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Nenagh Éire Óg | [5] |
| South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Na Piarsaigh | [6] |
| West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | St Nicholas's | [7] |
Results
Semi-finals
| 18 August 1957 Semi-final | Na Piarsaigh | 4-07 - 2-07 | Nenagh Éire Óg | Thurles Sportsfield |
| L Connolly 1-3, T ENglish 1-0, P Walsh 1-0, S Mackey 1-0, T Larkin 0-2, D Nealon 0-1, J Keating 0-1. | J McGrath 1-2, B O'Brien 1-0, P Hallinan 0-2, S Duignan 0-1, K McDonnell 0-1, J Hogan 0-1. |
| 25 August 1957 Semi-final | Thurles Sarsfields | 6-15 - 2-01 | St Nicholas's | Leahy Park |
| L Keane 2-4, M Stapleton 3-0, P Kenny 1-2, M Maher 0-3, M Butler 0-2, J McLoughlin 0-2, B Harkin 0-1, R Reidy 0-1. | TJ McGrath 1-0, J Treacy 1-0, D Nolan 0-1. |
Final
| 15 September 1957 Final | Thurles Sarsfields | 4-15 - 4-04 | Na Piarsaigh | Leahy Park |
| J Doyle 0-8, M Butler 2-1, P Kenny 2-0, M Maher 0-3, R Reidy 0-1, L Keane 0-1, M Stapleton 0-1. | D Nelaon 2-1, T Larkin 1-2, W Waters 1-0, L Connolly 0-1. |
Championship statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paddy Kenny | Thurles Sarsfields | 3-02 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Larry Keane | Thurles Sarsfields | 2-05 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 | |
| 3 | Michael Stapleton | Thurles Sarsfields | 2-03 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 4 | Michael Butler | Thurles Sarsfields | 3-02 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 |
| 5 | Donie Nealon | Na Piarsaigh | 2-02 | 8 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Jimmy Doyle | Thurles Sarsfields | 0-08 | 8 | 2 | 4.00 |
References
- ↑ "Club titles - Tipperary". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ↑ "History of Thurles Sarsfields". Thurles Sarsfields GAA website. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ↑ "Thurles Sarsfields HC". Club Info. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ↑ "Roll of honour". Thurles Sarsfields GAA website. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "Roll of honour". Nenagh Éire Óg GAA website. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Tipperary GAA Scene". Hogan Stand. 10 July 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ↑ "Cumann na Sean Gael". Cappawhite GAA website. Retrieved 6 October 2025.