| Champions | Coolderry (19th title) J. Connors (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up | Rahan T. Connolly (captain) | ||
| |||
The 1953 Offaly Senior Hurling Championship was the 56th staging of the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Offaly County Board in 1896.[1]
Drumcullen entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Rahan in the semi-finals.[2][3]
The final was played on 4 October 1953 at O'Connor Park in Tullamore, between Coolderry and Rahan, in what was their second meeting in the final overall. Coolderry won the match by 4–04 to 1–06 to claim their 19th championship title overall and a first championship title in four years.[4]
Results
Semi-finals
Coolderry v Shannon Rangers
| 2 August 1953 Semi-final | Coolderry | 3-08 - 3-04 | Shannon Rangers | St Brendan's Park |
Rahan v Drumcullen
| 9 August 1953 Semi-final | Rahan | 4-03 - 2-06 | Drumcullen | O'Connor Park |
Final
Coolderry v Rahan
| 4 October 1953 Final | Coolderry | 4-04 - 1-06 | Rahan | O'Connor Park |
References
- ^ "Club Titles - Offaly". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Roll of honour". Offaly GAA website. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Club history". Drumcullen GAA website. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Coolderry HC". Club Info. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
