List of All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Finals - Footnotes

Footnotes

a. ^ Limerick refused to play in Thurles after the original fixture on 18 February 1912 in Cork was postponed owing to the state of pitch. Kilkenny were awarded the All-Ireland title.
b. ^ A refixture of the All-Ireland Final was needed following an objection and a counter-objection.
c. ^ The 1899 final was left unfinished with Tipperary being awarded the title.
d. ^ Dublin withdrew from the field with ten minutes remaining. after Cork were awarded a disputed goal. Cork were awarded the title.
e. ^ Cork withdrew from the field in protest at rough play by the Wexford team. Cork were awarded the title.
f. ^ The 1888 Championship was unfinished owing to a tour of the United States by hurlers, footballers and athletes.

1. 1997 was the first All-Ireland Hurling Final where the two competing teams came from the same province.
2. 1975 was the first 70 minute All-Ireland Hurling Final.
3. 1970 was the first 80 minute All-Ireland Hurling Final.
4. Limerick refused to play in Thurles after the original fixture on February 18, 1911 in Cork was postponed owing to the state of pitch. Kilkenny were awarded the All-Ireland title. Tipperary were nominated to play in the All-Ireland final in their absence.
5. A refixture of the All-Ireland Final was needed following an objection and a counter objection.
6. The 1899 final was left unfinished with Tipperary being awarded the title.
7. The 1892 final was left unfinished with Cork being awarded the title.
8. The 1890 final was left unfinished with Cork being awarded the title.
9. The 1888 Championship remains unfinished owing to a tour of the United States by Gaelic Athletic Association Hurlers, Footballers and Athletes.