1995 жылғы All Ireland Senior Hurling Чемпионаты: Клердің жеңісі және Guinness демеушілігі

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The All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship of 1995 (known for the first time for sponsorship reasons as the Guinness Hurling Championship 1995) was the 109th staging of Ireland's premier hurling knock out competition. Clare won the championship, beating Offaly 1 13 to 2 8 in the final at Croke Park, Dublin, it was their first All Ireland win since 1914.

In 1994 Bank of Ireland became the first ever sponsor of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. Following the success of this deal it was decided that the hurling championship could also benefit from sponsorship. The decision, however, to award the sponsorship deal to Guinness was a controversial one, as there were concerns over the Gaelic Athletic Association's association with an alcoholic drinks company. Former President of the GAA, Dr. Mick Loftus, was one of the most vocal critics of the proposed sponsorship deal. At a meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Central Council on 6 May, the decision to make Guinness the sponsor was accepted almost unanimously. The sponsorship deal involved Guinness providing £3 million to the GAA over three years. £500,000 of this money would go to funding the championship, while a similar amount would go to the marketing and promotion of the game.

Prior to the opening of the championship former All Ireland winning journalists Seán Moran and Tom Humphries gave their predictions for the upcoming championship in The Irish Times. Kilkenny were regarded as the strongest contenders for All Ireland glory in 1995. They were the reigning National Hurling League champions and had won back to back championship titles from three successive final appearances between 1991 and 1993. Offaly, in spite of being reigning All Ireland champions, were placed second to Kilkenny in the championship stakes. They faced a more difficult passage through the provincial series, however, an anticipated Leinster final meeting with Kilkenny was the only thing stopping the team from making it two in a row. Following the trauma of their All Ireland defeat the previous year, Limerick were still regarded as the brightest prospect in Munster. They were given the nod to retain their provincial crown and challenge, once again, for the All Ireland title.

ProvinceCountyStadiumManagerMost recent successAll IrelandProvincialNHLPosition in 1994LeinsterDublinParnell ParkJimmy Gray193819611938 39Beaten by Wexford in Leinster quarter final replayCarlowDr. Cullen ParkMartin FitzpatrickBeaten by Meath in Leinster second roundKilkennyNowlan ParkOllie Walsh199319931994 95Beaten by Offaly in Leinster semi finalLaoisO'Moore ParkPat Critchley19151949Beaten by Laois in Leinster semi finalMeathPáirc TailteannJohn DavisBeaten by Kilkenny in Leinster quarter finalOffalyO'Connor ParkÉamonn Cregan199419941990 91Beat Limerick in All Ireland finalWestmeathCusack ParkGeorgie LeahyBeaten by Westmeath in Leinster first roundWexfordWexford ParkLiam Griffin196819771972 73Beaten by Offaly in Leinster finalMunsterClareCusack ParkGer Loughnane191419321977 78Beaten by Limerick in Munster finalCorkPáirc Uí ChaoimhJohnny Clifford199019921992 93Beaten by Limerick in Munster quarter finalKerryAustin Stack ParkJohn Meyler18911891Beaten by Clare in Munster semi finalLimerickGaelic GroundsTom Ryan197319941991 92Beaten by Offaly in All Ireland finalTipperarySemple StadiumTom Fogarty199119931993 94Beaten by Clare in Munster quarter finalWaterfordWalsh ParkJoe Carton195919631962 63Beaten by Limerick in Munster semi finalConnachtGalwayPearse StadiumMattie Murphy198819221988 89Beaten by Offaly in All Ireland semi finalRoscommonDr. Hyde ParkMichael Kelly1913Beaten by Galway in All Ireland quarter finalUlsterAntrimCasement ParkDominic McKinley1994Beaten by Limerick in All Ireland semi finalDownPáirc EslerSeán McGuinness1992Beaten by Antrim in Ulster finalBritainLondonEmerald Grounds1901Did not take part

Quarter final: (2 matches) These are two lone matches between the first four teams drawn from the province of Munster. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the next round. Semi finals: (2 matches) The winners of the two quarter finals join the other two Munster teams to make up the semi final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the next round. Final: (1 match) The winners of the two semi finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All Ireland semi final.

First round: (1 match) This is a single match between two 'weaker' teams drawn from the province of Leinster. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the second round. Second Round: (1 match) The winner of the first round play another 'weaker' team. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the Leinster quarter final. Quarter finals: (2 matches) The winner of the second round game joins three other Leinster teams to make up the two quarter final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the Leinster semi finals. Semi finals: (2 matches) The winners of the two quarter finals join two other Leinster teams to make up the semi final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the Leinster final. Final: (1 match) The winner of the two semi finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All Ireland semi final.

Final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the two competing Ulster teams. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All Ireland quarter final.

Final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the two competing Connacht teams. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All Ireland semi final where the play the Munster champions.

Quarter final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the Ulster champions and the All Ireland 'B' champions. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All Ireland semi final where they play the Leinster champions. Semi finals: (2 matches) The Munster and Leinster champions will play the winners of the lone quarter final and the Connacht champions. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while the two winnerss advance to the All Ireland final. Final: (1 match) The two semi final winners will contest the final.

Team 1995 Manager 1994 Manager Reason for leaving Story/AccomplishmentsClareGer Loughnane, double National League winner with Clare. Len GaynorResignedGaynor guided Clare to back to back Munster finals, however, they were defeated on both occasions.

Down win the Ulster title for the third time in their history. It is their second provincial title in three years. The All Ireland semi final meeting of Clare and Galway is their first championship clash since the 1967 championship. Clare win the Munster title for the first time since the 1932 championship. They later claim the All Ireland title for the first time since 1914. The meeting of Down and Offaly in the All Ireland semi final was their first ever clash in the history of the championship. The meeting of Clare and Offaly in the All Ireland final was their first ever clash in the history of the championship.

Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Johnny DooleyOffaly0 272746.752Jamesie O'ConnorClare0 191944.753Gary KirbyLimerick0 181829.004Tom GalwayLondon1 151836.005Ger O'LoughlinClare3 61543.75Kevin CoulterDown2 91543.757Greg O'KaneAntrim1 111427.00Hugh GilmoreDown0 141443.509Billy ByrneWexford4 11326.50Denis ByrneKilkenny3 41334.33Eamon MorrisseyKilkenny3 41334.33Seán McLoughlinWestmeath3 41326.50