Oliver Canning is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Galway senior team.
Canning holding the 2013 Galway Senior Hurling Championship trophy on behalf of Portumna at Pearse Stadium, Galway
The National Hurling League is an annual inter-county hurling competition featuring teams from Ireland and England. Founded in 1925 by the Gaelic Athletic Association, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation within the league system.
Jason Flynn in action for Galway against Kilkenny in the 2015 National Hurling League
Semple Stadium, as well as being the home stadium of Tipperary, is a regular venue for semi-finals and finals.
Croke Park last hosted the league final in 2019.
Brian Cody managed Kilkenny to 10 league titles.