1971 Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

1971 Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

Champions	Rathnure (6th title)
Runners-up	Enniscorthy District
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The 1971 Wexford Senior Hurling Championship was the 61st completed staging of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Wexford County Board in 1889.

Buffers Alley entered the championship as the defending champions. ^{[1] [2]}

The final was played on 19 September 1971 at St Patrick's Park in Enniscorthy, between Rathnure and Enniscorthy District, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Rathnure won the match by 4–09 to 3–08 to claim their sixth championship title overall and a first title in four years. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Results

Final

Rathnure v Enniscorthy District

19 September 1971Final

Rathnure

4-09 - 3-08

Enniscorthy District

St Patrick's Park

References

1. "Alley's second title tinged with sadness: winners 'played like men inspired' on a day overshadowed by sudden death". Geraldine Wexford People. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
2. "Club Titles - Wexford". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
3. "Championship Roll of Honour". Wexford GAA website. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
4. "Rathnure mourns a true icon". Wexford People. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
5. "Rathnure hurling special: Oulart-The Ballagh the most frequent rivals in head-to-head battles". Wexford People. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.