Munster Senior Club Football Championship
The Munster Senior Club Football Championship is an annual gaelic football competition for the champion clubs of each county. It has been organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964.
The series of games are played during the autumn and winter months with the final usually being played in late November. The prize for the winning team is the O'Connor Cup. The championship has always been played on a straight knockout basis whereby once a team loses they are eliminated from the championship.
The Munster Championship is an integral part of the wider All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship. The winners of the Munster final join the champions of Connacht, Leinster and Ulster in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Championship.
Six clubs currently participate in the Munster Championship. The title has been won at least once by 16 different teams. The all-time record-holders are Nemo Rangers who have won 17 championship titles.
Nemo Rangers were the title-holders after defeating Dr. Croke's by 0-16 to 0-11 in the 2017 championship final.
The championship
Overview
The Munster Championship is a single elimination tournament – a team is eliminated after their first defeat. The fixtures are determined by a random draw and there is no seeding.Each match is played as a single leg. If a match is drawn, two ten-minute periods of extra time are played. If the match is still level after extra time a replay takes place and so on until the game is won.
Format
Quarter-finals: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the semi-finals. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.Semi-finals: Four teams contest this round. The two winning teams advance directly to the final. The two losing teams are eliminated from the championship.
Final: The final is contested by the two semi-final winners.
Qualification
| County | Championship |
| Clare | Clare Senior Football Championship |
| Cork | Cork Senior Football Championship |
| Kerry | Kerry Senior Football Championship |
| Limerick | Limerick Senior Football Championship |
| Tipperary | Tipperary Senior Football Championship |
| Waterford | Waterford Senior Football Championship |
Wins listed by club
| Team | Wins | Years won | County | Runners Up | Years runners up | |
| 1 | Nemo Rangers | 17 | 1972, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019 | Cork | 2 | 1977, 2015 |
| 2 | Dr. Crokes | 8 | 1990, 1991, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 | Kerry | 2 | 2010, 2017 |
| 3 | St. Finbarr's | 4 | 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986 | Cork | 3 | 1976, 1984, 1985 |
| 4 | East Kerry | 3 | 1965, 1968, 1970 | Kerry | 0 | |
| 4 | University College Cork | 3 | 1971, 1973, 1999 | Cork | 1 | 2011 |
| 4 | Castlehaven | 3 | 1989, 1994, 1997 | Cork | 1 | 2012 |
| 5 | Austin Stacks | 2 | 1976, 2014 | Kerry | 2 | 1974, 1975 |
| 5 | Castleisland Desmonds | 2 | 1984, 1985 | Kerry | 1 | 1982 |
| 5 | Laune Rangers | 2 | 1995, 1996 | Kerry | 0 | |
| 5 | Kilmurry-Ibrickane | 2 | 2004, 2009 | Clare | 2 | 1993, 2008 |
| 6 | Shannon Rangers | 1 | 1964 | Kerry | 0 | |
| 6 | St. Nicholas' | 1 | 1966 | Cork | 0 | |
| 6 | Beara | 1 | 1967 | Cork | 0 | |
| 6 | Thomond College | 1 | 1977 | Limerick | 0 | |
| 6 | O'Donovan Rossa | 1 | 1992 | Cork | 0 | |
| 6 | Doonbeg | 1 | 1998 | Clare | 4 | 1972, 1983, 1991, 1999 |
| 6 | An Ghaeltacht | 1 | 2003 | Kerry | 0 | |
| 6 | Dromcollogher-Broadford | 1 | 2008 | Limerick | 0 | |
| 6 | Clonmel Commercials | 1 | 2015 | Tipperary | 5 | 1966, 1971, 1990, 1994, 2019 |
| 7 | St. Senan's, Kilkee | 0 | Clare | 4 | 1989, 1992, 2003, 2005 | |
| 7 | Kilrush Shamrocks | 0 | Clare | 3 | 1978, 1979, 1981 | |
| 7 | The Nire | 0 | Waterford | 3 | 2006, 2014, 2016 | |
| 7 | Stradbally | 0 | Waterford | 2 | 1980, 2004 | |
| 7 | Kilrossanty | 0 | Waterford | 2 | 1986, 1988 | |
| 7 | Moyle Rovers | 0 | Tipperary | 2 | 1995, 1998 | |
| 7 | Fethard | 0 | Tipperary | 2 | 1997, 2001 | |
| 7 | Cooraclare | 0 | Clare | 1 | 1965 | |
| 7 | John Mitchels | 0 | Kerry | 1 | 1967 | |
| 7 | Mid Kerry | 0 | Kerry | 1 | 1968 | |
| 7 | Carbery | 0 | Cork | 1 | 1969 | |
| 7 | Muskerry | 0 | Cork | 1 | 1970 | |
| 7 | Loughmore-Castleiney | 0 | Tipperary | 1 | 1973 | |
| 7 | Newcastle West | 0 | Limerick | 1 | 1987 | |
| 7 | Clonakilty | 0 | Cork | 1 | 1996 | |
| 7 | Glenflesk | 0 | Kerry | 1 | 2000 | |
| 7 | Monaleen | 0 | Limerick | 1 | 2002 | |
| 7 | Ballinacourty | 0 | Waterford | 1 | 2007 | |
| 7 | Kerins O'Rahilly's | 0 | Kerry | 1 | 2009 | |
| 7 | Cratloe | 0 | Clare | 1 | 2013 | |
| St. Joseph's, Miltown Malbay | 0 | Clare | 1 | 2018 |
Wins listed by county
| County | Winners | Runners-Up | Winning Clubs | Runner-Up Clubs | - |
| Cork | 29 | 9 | Nemo Rangers, St. Finbarr's, University College Cork, Castlehaven, St. Nicholas, Beara, O'Donovan Rossa | St. Finbarr's, Nemo Rangers, University College Cork, Castlehaven, Carbery, Muskerry, Clonakilty | |
| Kerry | 19 | 9 | Dr. Crokes, East Kerry, Austin Stacks, Castleisland Desmonds, Laune Rangers, Shannon Rangers, An Ghaeltacht | Dr. Crokes, Austin Stacks, Castleisland Desmonds, John Mitchels, Mid Kerry, Glenflesk, Kerin's O'Rahilly's | |
| Clare | 3 | 16 | Kilmurry-Ibrickane, Doonbeg | Doonbeg, St. Senan's, Kilkee, Kilrush Shamrocks, Kilmurry-Ibrickane, Cooraclare, Cratloe, St. Joseph's, Miltown Malbay | |
| Limerick | 2 | 2 | Thomond College, Dromcollogher-Broadford | Newcastle West, Monaleen | |
| Tipperary | 1 | 10 | Clonmel Commercials | Clonmel Commercials, Moyle Rovers, Fethard, Loughmore-Castleiney | |
| Waterford | 0 | 8 | The Nire, Stradbally, Kilrossanty, Ballinacourty |
Finals listed by year
- St. Finbarrs won the Munster Senior Club Football and Hurling championships in 1980 and are currently the only Munster club team to achieve this double.
Records and statistics
Final
Team
- Most wins: 17:
- *Nemo Rangers
- Most consecutive wins: 3:
- *Nemo Rangers
- *Dr. Croke's
- Most appearances in a final: 19:
- *Nemo Rangers
- Most appearances in a final without losing : 12
- *Nemo Rangers
- Most defeats: 5
- * Clonmel Commercials
Teams
By decade
The most successful team of each decade, judged by number of Munster Championship titles, is as follows:- 1960s: 2 for East Kerry
- 1970s: 4 for Nemo Rangers
- 1980s: 4 for Nemo Rangers
- 1990s: 2 each for Dr. Croke's, Castlehaven and Laune Rangers
- 2000s: 5 for Nemo Rangers
- 2010s: 4 for Dr. Croke's
Gaps
- 38 years: Austin Stacks
- 26 years: University College Cork
- 15 years: Dr. Croke's
Top scorers
Overall
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 2000 | Johnny Crowley | Glenflesk | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2001 | Michael Reidy | Dromcollogher/Broadford | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2002 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 2-12 | 18 |
| 2003 | Michael O'Shea | St. Senan's | 1-04 | 7 |
| 2003 | Michael Keane | St. Senan's | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2004 | Niall Curran | Stradbally | 0-19 | 19 |
| 2005 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2006 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 3-05 | 14 |
| 2006 | Barry Grogan | Aherlow | 1-11 | 14 |
| 2007 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 0-15 | 15 |
| 2008 | Paul Kerrigan | Nemo Rangers | 2-07 | 13 |
| 2009 | Declan Quill | Kerins O'Rahilly's | 1-09 | 12 |
| 2010 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 2-08 | 14 |
| 2011 | Paul Geaney | UCC | 3-14 | 23 |
| 2012 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2013 | Brian Looney | Dr. Crokes | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2014 | Conor Gleeson | The Nire | 2-08 | 14 |
| 2015 | Michael Quinlivan | Clonmel Commercials | 2-08 | 14 |
| 2016 | Daithí Casey | Dr. Crokes | 4-05 | 17 |
| 2017 | Luke Connolly | Nemo Rangers | 1-13 | 16 |
| 2018 | Tony Brosnan | Dr. Crokes | 0-19 | 19 |
| 2019 | Luke Connolly | Nemo Rangers | 0-13 | 13 |
Single game
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 2000 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2001 | Michael Reidy | Dromcollogher/Broadford | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2002 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 2-03 | 9 |
| 2003 | Colin Crowley | Castlehaven | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2004 | Johnny Daly | Kilmurry-Ibrickane | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2004 | Niall Curran | Stradbally | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2005 | Niall Curran | Stradbally | 0-09 | 9 |
| 2006 | Barry Grogan | Aherlow | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2007 | Kieran O'Callaghan | Ballylanders | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2007 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2008 | Paul Kerrigan | Nemo Rangers | 2-05 | 11 |
| 2009 | Barry John Walsh | Kerins O'Rahilly's | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2010 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 2-05 | 11 |
| 2011 | Paul Geaney | UCC | 2-05 | 11 |
| 2012 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2013 | Brian Looney | Dr. Crokes | 1-06 | 9 |
| 2014 | Cathal McInerney | Cratloe | 1-06 | 9 |
| 2015 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2016 | Daithí Casey | Dr. Crokes | 3-01 | 10 |
| 2017 | Luke Connolly | St. Finbarr's | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2018 | Kieran O'Leary | Dr. Crokes | 2-02 | 8 |
| 2018 | Tony Brosnan | Dr. Crokes | 0-08 | 8 |
In finals
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 2000 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2001 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2002 | Colin Corkery | Nemo Rangers | 2-03 | 9 |
| 2003 | Conall Ó Cruadhlaoich | An Ghaeltacht | 1-01 | 4 |
| 2003 | Denis Russell | St. Senan's | 0-04 | 4 |
| 2004 | Johnny Daly | Kilmurry-Ibrickane | 0-05 | 5 |
| 2005 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 1-05 | 8 |
| 2006 | Colm Cooper | Dr. Crokes | 2-01 | 7 |
| 2007 | James Masters | Nemo Rangers | 0-05 | 5 |
| 2008 | Multiple players | Multiple clubs | 0-02 | 2 |
| 2009 | Ian McInerney | Kilmurry-Ibrickane | 0-03 | 3 |
| 2009 | Declan Quill | Kerins O'Rahilly's | 0-03 | 3 |
| 2010 | Kieran O'Leary | Dr. Crokes | 1-04 | 7 |
| 2011 | Daithí Casey | Dr. Crokes | 2-03 | 9 |
| 2012 | Brian Looney | Dr. Crokes | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2013 | Cathal McInerney | Cratloe | 0-05 | 5 |
| 2014 | David Mannix | Austin Stacks | 1-02 | 5 |
| 2015 | Michael Quinlivan | Clonmel Commercials | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2016 | Daithí Casey | Dr. Crokes | 3-01 | 10 |
| 2017 | Luke Connolly | Nemo Rangers | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2018 | Tony Brosnan | Dr. Crokes | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2019 | Luke Connolly | Nemo Rangers | 0-07 | 7 |