The 2009 Croke Cup was the 58th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 21 March to 13 April 2009.
De La Salle College Waterford were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Blackwater Community School in the Harty Cup quarter-final.
The final was played on 13 April 2009 at Semple Stadium in Thurles, between Thurles CBS and Good Counsel College, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Thurles CBS won the match by 1–17 to 1–15 to claim their first ever Croke Cup title.
Michael O'Brien was the top scorer with 2-07.
Results Quarter-final
Semi-finals
Final
Statistics Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Michael O'BrienThurles CBS2-071326.502James CassinGood Counsel College0-121226.003Kieran MorrisThurles CBS0-08824.00Canice MaherCastlecomer CS0-08824.005Charles DwyerCastlecomer CS1-04723.50Ger AylwardCastlecomer CS1-04723.50
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