2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final

2023 Leinster Senior Hurling final

Event	2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Kilkenny Galway 4–21 2–26
Date	11 June 2023
Venue	Croke Park, Dublin
Man of the Match	Conor Whelan
Referee	Seán Stack (Dublin)
Attendance	24,483[1]
Weather	Sunny

The 2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final was the deciding game of the 2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, a hurling match that was played on 11 June at Croke Park, Dublin. It was contested by defending champions Kilkenny and 2022 Leinster finalists Galway.[2] The game was televised live on RTÉ 2 as part of the Sunday Game presented by Joanne Cantwell with analysis from Anthony Daly, Joe Canning and Shane Dowling. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan.

Kilkenny managed by Derek Lyng in his first year and captained by Eoin Cody won their 75th Leinster title running out winners 4–21 to 2–26, with a dramatic injury time goal from Cillian Buckley, with Kilkenny having blown an 8 point lead with 20 minutes to play.[3]

Details

Kilkenny v Galway

RTE2

11 June 2023 16:00 Final

Report

Kilkenny	4–21 – 2–26	Galway
(HT: 2–09 – 1–12)
Gls: W Walsh 1, M Butler 1, M Keoghan 1, C Buckley 1 Pts: TJ Reid 9 (6f), W Walsh 2, E Cody 3, C Kenny 2, J Donnelly 2, D Blanchfield 1, P Walsh 1, B Drennan 1		Gls: C Whelan 1, J Flynn 1 Pts: E Niland 12 (8f), C Whelan 6, B Concannon 3, K Cooney 3, C Mannion 1, J Cooney 1

Croke Park, Dublin Referee: Seán Stack (Dublin) Attendance: 24,483

References

1. "Leinster SHC final: Kilkenny 4–21 Galway 2–26". Irish Times. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
2. "Kilkenny win Leinster title in most extraordinary circumstances: As it happened". Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
3. "Leinster SHC Final: Kilkenny strike late to break Galway hearts". GAA. Retrieved 12 June 2023.