2001 Croke Cup Explained

The 2001 Croke Cup was the 50th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 8 April to 5 May 2001.

St Kieran's College were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Dublin Colleges in the Leinster semi-final.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The final was played on 5 May 2001 at Croke Park in Dublin, between St Colman's College and Gort Community School, in what was their first ever meeting in the final.^{[4] [5]} St Colman's College won the match by 2–10 to 2–07 to claim their third Croke Cup title overall and a first title in four years.^{[6] [7]}

Andrew O'Shaughnessy was the top scorer with 3-11.

Qualification

Province	Champions
Connacht	Gort Community School
Leinster	Dublin Colleges
Munster	St Colman's College

Results

Final

Notes and References

1. Web site: All-Ireland Senior Colleges Title 2000. St Kieran's College website. 26 June 2023.
2. Web site: Moran's quest to master St Kierans with Ardscoil Ris. Limerick Leader. 26 March 2016. 26 June 2023.
3. Web site: Dublin Colleges shock champs. Irish Independent. 25 March 2001. 26 June 2023.
4. Web site: Pres Athenry Defeats Kilkenny CBS In Croke Cup Hurling Semi-Final. Galway Bay FM. 19 March 2018. 26 June 2023.
5. Web site: St Colman's destined to be champions. Irish Independent. 3 May 2001. 26 June 2023.
6. Web site: O'Shaughnessy inspires Colman's. Irish Independent. 6 May 2001. 26 June 2023. John. Harrington.
7. Web site: St Colman's golden hurling era, Shaughs the forward star and back in the Harty Cup big time. The 42. 18 February 2017. 26 June 2023.