1978–79 Harty Cup
| Dates | October 1978 – 11 March 1979 | ||
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| Champions |  St Flannan's College (1st title)Gerry McInerney (captain) | ||
| Runners-up | North Monastery | ||
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The 1978–79 Harty Cup was the 59th staging of the Harty Cup since its establishment by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1918.[1]
Templemore CBS were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by St Flannan's College in te semi-finals.[2][3]
The Harty Cup final was played on 11 March 1979 at St Ailbe's Park in Emly, between St Flannan's College and North Monastery, in what was their fourth meeting in the final overall and a first meeting in 22 years. St Flannan's College won the match by 2–11 to 1–03 to claim their 10th Harty Cup title overall and a first title in three years.[4]
Results[edit]
Final[edit]
| 11 March 1979 Final | St Flannan's College | 2-11 - 1-03 | North Monastery | St Ailbe's Park |
References[edit]
- ^ "Rockwell College and the Harty Cup". Séamus J. King website. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Templemore looks to bridge 22 year gap in Harty". Irish Independent. 12 February 2000. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ "From 1978 Harty Cup final goal poacher to All-Ireland hurling winning coach". The 42. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ "Harty Cup roll of honour". Rebel Óg GAA website. Retrieved 29 November 2023.