1997 Railway Cup Hurling Championship
The 1997 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 69th staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927. The cup began on 8 November 1997 and ended on 9 November 1997.
| Dates | 8 November 1997 - 9 November 1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 4 | ||
| Champions | Munster (41st title) Brian Lohan (captain) | ||
| Runners-up | Leinster | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 3 | ||
| Goals scored | 6 (2 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 83 (27.67 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Johnny Dooley (0-18) | ||
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Munster were the defending champions.
On 9 November 1997, Munster won the cup after a 0-14 to 0–10 defeat of Leinster in the final at Duggan Park. This was their 41st Railway Cup title overall and their third title in succession.
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