1955–56 Harty Cup
| Champions | Thurles CBS (6th title) T. Gleeson (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up | North Monastery S. O'Brien (captain) | ||
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The 1955–56 Harty Cup was the 36th staging of the Harty Cup since its establishment in hurling by the Munster Council of Gaelic Athletic Association in 1918.[1]
North Monastery were the defending champions.[2][3]
The final was played on 25 March 1956 at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, between Thurles CBS and North Monastery, in what was their fourth meeting overall in the final. Thurles CBS won the match by 2–05 to 2–03 to claim their sixth Harty Cup title overall and a first title in five years.[4][5]
Knockout stage
Final
| 25 March 1956 Final | Thurles CBS | 2-05 - 2-03 | North Monastery | Gaelic Grounds |
| J Doyle 1-3, P McGree 1-1, P Butler 0-1. |
References
- ^ "Rockwell College and the Harty Cup". Séamus J. King website. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Harty Cup – 1955". North Monastery website. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Your complete guide to the four Cork schools in the Harty Cup". Echo Live. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ Larkin, Brendan (12 March 2005). "Thurles ready for a Harty celebration". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ Larkin, Brendan (14 March 2005). "Flannan's power to Harty history". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 February 2026.