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1968 Croke Cup

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The 1968 Croke Cup was the 17th edition of the All-Ireland schools hurling cup. It ran from 7 April to 19 May 1968 and featured three teams. St Peter's College were the defending champions and won again, securing their third Croke Cup title and their second in a row.

The final, a replay, was held on 19 May 1968 at Croke Park in Dublin. St Peter's College met Coláiste Chríost Rí in their first-ever final meeting, and St Peter's won 5-10 to 4-05.

Captains were Paddy Breen for St Peter's College and Brendan Cummins for Coláiste Chríost Rí. The tournament's top scorer was Dan Callanan with 2-08.

Across the three matches, 22 goals and 43 points were scored.


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