Defending All-Ireland and Connacht champions Athenry VS successfully defended their Connacht senior hurling title, when they defeated St Brigid's VS, Loughrea, at Athenry. Athenry's goal arrived after 11 minutes from left corner forward Keith Callanan and they led 1-7 to 0-8 at half-time.

ATHENRY VS: C Cloonan; T Kelly, C Callanan, B Lohan; I Daniels, D Forde (0-1), P Collins; P Cormican, S Burke (0-1); C Coen (0- 7), M Coughlan, Paul J Forde (0-1); P Coen (0-3), R Loughnane, K Callanan (1-2). Sub: A Cullinane for Loughnane (36 mins).

ST BRIGID'S VS: E Hardiman; Cathal Dervan, P Murphy, D Coen; R Murray, Conor Dervan (0-4), A Callanan; J Mullins, Richard Murray (0-3); B Mahoney, J Geraghty (0-1), K Briscoe; B Donohue (0-1), A Joyce, K Burke (0-1). Sub: T Regan for Briscoe (53 mins).

Referee: T Holian (Galway).