2020 Lory Meagher Cup
| Dates | 24 October – 28 November 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 3 | ||
| Champions |  Louth (2nd title)Liam Molloy (captain) Paul McCormack (manager) | ||
| Runners-up |  FermanaghJohn Duffy (captain) Joe Baldwin (manager) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 4 | ||
| Goals scored | 10 (2.5 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 111 (27.75 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Darren Geoghegan (0-20) | ||
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The 2020 Lory Meagher Cup was the twelfth edition of the Lory Meagher Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2009 and is the fifth-tier of Hurling for senior county teams (the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is the first-tier trophy). It is contested by three GAA county teams ranked 30–32 in the 2020 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
This year's cup was contested between Cavan, Fermanagh and Louth. Lancashire were supposed to compete in the competition; however, they didn't due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games. The championship was scheduled to begin in May but will take place in October and November.[1]
The previous year's cup was won by Leitrim after defeating Lancashire in the final.[2] Leitrim advanced to the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup. Louth were relegated from the 2019 Nicky Rackard Cup after losing a relegation playoff against Monaghan.[3]
Louth were the winners, defeating Fermanagh in the final.[4]
Team changes[edit]
To Championship[edit]
Relegated from the Nicky Rackard Cup
From Championship[edit]
Promoted to the Nicky Rackard Cup
Withdrew from Championship
Group stage[edit]
Table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | SF | SA | Diff | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermanagh |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-26 | 2-28 | +1 | 3 | Advance to Knockout Stage |
| 2 | Louth |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-29 | 3-26 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 |  Cavan |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-29 | 1-30 | –1 | 1 |
Round 1[edit]
| 24 October 2020 Round 1 | Louth
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1-15 (18) – (19) 3-10 | Fermanagh
|
Darver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0-07 - 1-05) | Venue: Darver Centre of Excellence | ||||
| Gls: J McDonnell 1 Pts: D Geoghegan 4 (3f); F Joyce 2, S Conneely 2, N Keenan 2, P Lynch 2 (1f); S Crosbie 1, A Mackin 1, D Kettle 1. |
Report | Gls: T Keenan 1, S Corrigan 1, J Duffy 1. Pts: S Corrigan 7 (3f); J Duffy 2 (1f); L McCusker 1. |
Referee: R Fitzsimons (Offaly) Attendance: 0 (due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
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Round 2[edit]
| 1 November 2020 Round 2 | Fermanagh
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0-16 (16) – (16) 1-13 | Cavan
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Enniskillen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue: Brewster Park | |||||
Pts: S Corrigan 0-8 (6f); C McShea 2, C Duffy 2, T Keenan 2, J Duffy 2 (2f). |
Report | Gls: F Hughes 1. Pts: B Fitzgerald 7 (5f, 1 '65); Cillian Sheanon 2; D Carney 1, F Hughes 1, S Keating 1, E Shalvey 1. |
Referee: T Conway (Derry)
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Round 3[edit]
| 8 November 2020 Round 3 | Cavan
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0-16 (16) – (18) 1-15 | Louth
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Cavan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue: Breffni Park | |||||
Pts: B Fitzgerald 11 (9f, '65); S Keating 2; F Hughes 1, P Brady 1, Cillian Sheanon 1. |
Report | Gls: A Mackin 1 Pts: D Geoghegan 7 (5f); P Matthews 2, D Kettle 2; L Molloy 1, F Joyce 1, R Walsh 1, G Kerrigan 1. |
Referee: C McDonald (Antrim)
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Knockout stage[edit]
Final[edit]
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28 November 2020
Final |
| Fermanagh
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2-08 (14) – (25) 2-19 | Louth
|
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 1-03 – 1-06) | ||
| Gls: J Duffy 1 (pen), C Corrigan 1 Pts: J Duffy 3fs, C Corrigan 1, C Duffy 1, S Corrigan 1f, T Keenan 1, C McShea 1 |
Gls: A Mackin 2 Pts: D Geoghegan 9fs, David Kettle 2, Paul Mathews 2, C Deane 1, N Keenan 1, R Walsh 1, P Fallon 1, A Mackin 1, F Joyce 1 | |
Stadia and locations[edit]
Statistics[edit]
Top scorers[edit]
Overall[edit]
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Geoghegan | Louth | 0-20 | 20 | 3 | 6.66 |
| 2 | Seán Corrigan | Fermanagh | 1-16 | 19 | 3 | 6.33 |
| 3 | Brian Fitzgerald | Cavan | 0-18 | 18 | 2 | 9.00 |
In a single game[edit]
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Fitzgerald | Cavan | 0-11 | 11 | Louth |
| 2 | Seán Corrigan | Fermanagh | 1-07 | 10 | Louth |
| 3 | Darren Geoghegan | Louth | 0-09 | 9 | Fermanagh |
| 4 | Seán Corrigan | Fermanagh | 0-08 | 8 | Cavan |
| 5 | John Duffy | Fermanagh | 1-03 | 6 | Louth |
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- Highest aggregate score: 00 points
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- Lowest aggregate score: 00 points
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Miscellaneous[edit]
- Louth won their 1st championship in 4 years, last winning the 2016 Lory Meagher Cup
See also[edit]
- 2020 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
- 2020 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
- 2020 Munster Senior Hurling Championship
- 2020 Joe McDonagh Cup
- 2020 Christy Ring Cup
- 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup
References[edit]
- ^ "GAA inter-county fixtures for the remainder of 2020". The Irish News. 16 September 2020.
- ^ Walsh, Daire (22 June 2019). "Extra-time glory for Leitrim in Lory Meagher decider" – via www.rte.ie.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Nicky Rackard Cup". RTE.ie.
- ^ "Impressive Louth defeat Fermanagh in Lory Meagher Cup Final". www.gaa.ie.