1986 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
| Champions |  Clara (1st title)Tom O'Shea (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up |  Ballyhale ShamrocksMickey Kelly (captain) | ||
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The 1986 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 92nd staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.[1]
Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions.[2]
The final was played on 28 September 1986 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Clara and Ballyhale Shamocks, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Clara won the match by 3-10 to 4-05 to claim their first ever championship title.[3][4]
Results
Final
| 28 September 1986 Final | Clara | 3-10 - 4-05 | Ballyhale Shamrocks | Nowlan Park |
| A Prendergast 1-2, H Ryan 1-1, Lester Ryan 0-4, J Casey 1-0, T Ryan 0-1, S Whearty 0-1, G Nolan 0-1. | M Kelly 3-0, L Fennelly 1-0, G Fennelly 0-3, B Fennelly 0-1, M Fennelly 0-1. | Referee: D Butler (Threecastles) |
References
- ↑ "Club titles - Kilkenny". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ↑ "Séamus and Mick: the story of hurling in Glenmore". Kilkenny Live. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "About". Clara GAA website. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Clara ready to make history after long fight for respect". Irish Independent. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2026.