It was their first league title since 1995 - 96 and their sixth National League title overall .
On 14 May 2000 , Galway won the title following a 2 - 18 to 2 - 13 win over Tipperary in the final .
Galway was their first league title since 1995 - 96 and their sixth National League title overall .
On 14 May 2000 , Galway won the title following a 2 - 18 to 2 - 13 win over Tipperary in the final .