Kerry Minor Hurling Championship | |
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Irish | Craobh Mionúir Iomána Chiarraí |
Code | Hurling |
Founded | 1947 |
Region | Kerry (GAA) |
Trophy | Seán Lovett Cup |
No. of teams | Various |
Title holders | Ballyduff (11th title) |
Most titles | St Brendan's, Ardfert (14 titles) |
Sponsors | Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin |
The Kerry Minor Hurling Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin Kerry County Minor Hurling Championship[1]) is an annual hurling competition organised by the Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association for the top Under 17 (previously Under 18) hurling teams in the county of Kerry in Ireland. The first championship was held in 1947 and was won by a North Kerry selection comprising players from the Crotta O'Neill's, Lixnaw and Ballyduff clubs.
The series of games are played during the summer months, with the county final usually being played in Austin Stack Park.
A number of championships were awarded by the Co. Board following an objection, often due to the presence of an over-age or illegal player. The ultimate outcome of the 1967 championship is not known with the final subject to Co, Board and Munster Council hearings and appeals. The 1970 championship was unfinished.