2016 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
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The 2016 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 107th staging of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1909. The draw for the opening rounds took place on 13 December 2015.[1] The championship ran from 21 May to 30 October 2016.
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Dates | 21 May – 30 October 2016 | ||
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Teams | 26 | ||
Sponsor | Evening Echo | ||
Champions | Fr. O'Neill's (2nd title) Adrian Kenneally (captain) Podge Butler (captain) Noel Furlong (manager) | ||
Runners-up | Kildorrery Jimmy Quilty (manager) | ||
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Matches played | 55 | ||
Goals scored | 159 (2.89 per match) | ||
Points scored | 1557 (28.31 per match) | ||
Top scorer(s) | Declan Dalton (5-55) | ||
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On 30 October 2016, Fr. O'Neill's won the championship following a 1-18 to 0-14 defeat of Kildorrery in a replay of the final.[2][3] This was their second championship title in the grade and their first since 2007.
Declan Dalton was the championship's top scorer with 5-55. It remains the highest score ever recorded by a player in a single championship season.