The All-Ireland Hurling Final (''Cluiche Ceannais Iomána na hÉireann'') is the ultimate match played in the annual All-Ireland Hurling Championships (

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and under-21 levels). The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final was listed in second place by

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in its "10 sporting events you have to see live", after the

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and ahead of both the

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and

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. The finals have been organised by the

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(GAA) since 1887. The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, usually held on the first Sunday of September, is one of

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's biggest sporting occasions, the culmination of a provincial, knock-out competition between Ireland's thirteen best

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teams. Early All-Ireland Hurling Finals were held at various venues nationwide. From 1912 onwards the final was held at Jones' Road in

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. If the teams cannot be separated in a single match, then a replay is held. If the replayed match results in a draw, then extra-time is played until the winner is crowned. The winning senior hurling team is presented with the

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, which they hold until the following year's final. The cup is adorned with ribbons in the colours of the winning team. Traditionally held at Croke Park, the presentation is made in the Hogan Stand, with players, led by the team captain, mounting a staircase to a special section where the presentation takes place. In the presence of the

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'' and other patrons and dignitaries, the winning captain accepts the Liam MacCarthy Cup from the

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. He then makes a traditional speech, giving thanks to all involved in the occasion and paying tribute to the losing team. While Croke Park was being developed in the early 2000s, the trophy presentation was made on a podium on the pitch. Individual members of the teams contesting the final each receive one winners' or runners-up medal.

List of All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Finals

References

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Hurling Hurling (, ') is an outdoor Team sport, team game of ancient Gaelic culture, Gaelic Irish origin, played by men and women. One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football, such as the field and goa ...

Annual sporting events in Ireland