Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Walsh Cup (Irish: Corn Uí Bhreatnaigh), originally known as the Leinster Accident Fund Tournament, is an annual hurling competition organised by the Leinster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) since 1954 for the top inter-county teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland. Nowadays, teams from the provinces of Ulster and Connacht are eligible to compete, as well as teams from third-level institutions within these provinces. Contested by 12 teams, it operates on a straight knock-out system. The competition runs from January to February, with most games played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the others during weekday evenings. Sponsored by Bord na Móna, it is therefore officially known as the Bord na Móna Walsh Cup.The Walsh Cup is part of a series of GAA tournaments known as the Bord na Móna Leinster GAA Series, along with the Kehoe Cup and the O'Byrne Cup. The original purpose of these competitions was to raise funds to supplement an injury scheme for the players. Nowadays, the funds generated are used to alleviate hardship among players, mentors and families who are in financial difficulties. The funds are administered through the twelve counties of Leinster. Apart from this, the competitions provide an opportunity for the teams to select their panel for the year and prepare for the upcoming National League.Since the inception of the Walsh Cup in 1954, a total of 9 teams have won the tournament. Kilkenny have been the most successful team with 19 titles to their name. They are also the current title holders having won the 2014 tournament.. }
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- Walsh_Cup_(hurling) abstract "The Walsh Cup (Irish: Corn Uí Bhreatnaigh), originally known as the Leinster Accident Fund Tournament, is an annual hurling competition organised by the Leinster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) since 1954 for the top inter-county teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland. Nowadays, teams from the provinces of Ulster and Connacht are eligible to compete, as well as teams from third-level institutions within these provinces. Contested by 12 teams, it operates on a straight knock-out system. The competition runs from January to February, with most games played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the others during weekday evenings. Sponsored by Bord na Móna, it is therefore officially known as the Bord na Móna Walsh Cup.The Walsh Cup is part of a series of GAA tournaments known as the Bord na Móna Leinster GAA Series, along with the Kehoe Cup and the O'Byrne Cup. The original purpose of these competitions was to raise funds to supplement an injury scheme for the players. Nowadays, the funds generated are used to alleviate hardship among players, mentors and families who are in financial difficulties. The funds are administered through the twelve counties of Leinster. Apart from this, the competitions provide an opportunity for the teams to select their panel for the year and prepare for the upcoming National League.Since the inception of the Walsh Cup in 1954, a total of 9 teams have won the tournament. Kilkenny have been the most successful team with 19 titles to their name. They are also the current title holders having won the 2014 tournament.".