2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship
The 2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship was the 46th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship since it began in the 1970-71 season. It is the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county club hurling tournament. The winners receive the Tommy Moore Cup.
Championship Details | |
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Dates | 4 October 2015 – 17 March 2016 |
Teams | 18 |
All Ireland Champions | |
Winners | Na Piarsaigh (1st win) |
Captain | Cathal King |
Manager | Shane O'Neill |
All Ireland Runners-up | |
Runners-up | Ruairí Óg |
Captain | Arron Graffin |
Manager | John McKillop |
Provincial Champions | |
Munster | Na Piarsaigh |
Leinster | Oulart–The Ballagh |
Ulster | Ruairí Óg |
Connacht | Not Played |
Championship Statistics | |
Matches Played | 17 |
Total Goals | 43 (2.5 per game) |
Total Points | 495 (29.1 per game) |
Top Scorer | Neil McManus (2-29) |
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The championship began on 4 October 2015 and ended on 17 March 2016.
Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions but were defeated by O'Loughlin Gaels in the Kilkenny championship. Cuala, Glen Rovers and Sarsfields returned to the championship after prolonged absences.
On 17 March 2016, Na Piarsaigh won the championship following a 2-25 to 2-14 defeat of Ruairí Óg, Cushendall in the All-Ireland final. This was their first All-Ireland title and a first title for a Limerick club.
Ruairí Óg, Cushendall's Neil McManus was the championship's top scorer with 2-29.