The 1931 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the fifth series of the inter-provincial hurling Railway Cup. Two matches were played between 8 February and 17 March 1931. It was contested by Connacht, who returned after a three-year absence, Leinster and Munster.
Munster entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 17 March 1931, Munster won the Railway Cup after a 1–12 to 2–06 defeat of Leinster in the final at Croke Park, Dublin. This was their fourth title over all and their fourth title in succession.
Munster's Mick Ahern was the Railway Cup top scorer with 6-08.
Results
Semi-final
Final
Top scorers
Top scorers overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Mick AhernMunster6-0826213.002Matty PowerLeinster2-01717.00Phil CahillMunster1-04723.50
Sources
Donegan, Des, The Complete Handbook of Gaelic Games (DBA Publications Limited, 2005).
External links Munster Railway Cup-winning teams