1977–78 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship
The 1977-78 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship was the eighth staging of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1970-71.
| Teams | 33 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Thomond College (1st title) | ||
| Runners-up | St. John's | ||
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Austin Stacks were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Thomond College in the semi-final of the Munster club Championship.[1]
On 26 March 1978, Thomond College won the championship following a 2-14 to 1-03 defeat of St. John's in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park.[2] It remains their only championship title.
Championship statistics
Miscellaneous
- St. Mary's won the Connacht Club Championship title for the first time in their history. They were also the first team from Sligo to win the provincial title.
- Summerhill won the Leinster Club Championship for the first time in their history. They were also the first team from Meath to win the provincial title.
- St. John's won the Ulster Club Championship for the first time in their history. They were also the first team from Antrim to win the provincial title.
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References
- "Legends of '70s setting the standard for Austin Stacks". Irish Independent. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "Fethard confident of their strengths". Irish Times. 13 December 1977. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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