On 6 September 2009, Galway won the championship after a 2-15 to 2-11 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final.[2] This was their 8th championship title overall and their first title since 2005.
R O’Sullivan (0-1), D Drake (0-7, 3f, 1 65), D Brosnan (1-1), J Coughlan (1-2, 1f), P Haughney (0-1), E O’Sullivan (1-1), J Dineen (0-1), B Hartnett (2-1).
R Cummins 2-2, N Burke 0-8 (4f 2 '65s), B Flaherty 1-5, R Badger 1-1, D Glennon 0-2, T Haran (sideline), J Cooney, C Cooney, S Moloney, J Grealish 0-1 each.