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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
David Mangan fires New York to historic Lory Meagher Cup glory after win over Cavan
New York used goals as their battering ram to a historic first Lory Meagher Cup title success at Croke Park. Goals from Man of the Match David Mangan, who finished with 1-7, Dara Walsh, AJ Willis and Tomas O'Connor propelled the Exiles to the landmark win. 2 New York captain Johnny Glynn and James Breen lift the Lory Meagher Cup 2 The New York team celebrate after the historic win at GAA HQ New York only returned to hurling's fifth tier last weekend, beating Monaghan at the semi-final stage, having not previously played in a Championship since 2006. Former Galway star Jonathan Glynn struck 0-2, the same as he did against Monaghan, and lifted the cup as captain, roaring 'New York abu' from the steps of the Hogan Stand. The goals were the difference on the day and left Cavan with a mountain to climb after falling 11 points down early in the second-half. The Breffni took consolation from a strong finish with two final quarter goals themselves to push New York all the way. READ MORE ON GAA Richie Hartnett's Exiles led by 3-11 to 0-13 at half-time having opened up with some terrific hurling at times. Glynn was the big draw and while he wore number 10, the big attacker started at full-forward, pinching a 14th minute point. But it was a huge team performance overall with Adam Loughlin Stones and Galway native Mangan combining time after time. They struck eight first-half points between them while O'Connor, Willis and Walsh swooped for the goals. Most read in GAA Hurling With 20 minutes to go, New York led 4-14 to 0-15 and weren't flattered. Cavan refused to relent and clawed back two final quarter goals to add some late intrigue, Nicky Kenny and free-taker Liam O'Brien converting. 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe New York 4-17 Cavan 2-17 New York: D Mottram; E Barry, H Keyes, J Cronin Rodger; D O'Donohue, D Moran, S O'Leary Hayes; T O'Meara 0-1, A Loughlin Stones 0-3; C Hammersley 0-1, D Mangan 1-7, 1pen, 2 65, 1f, AJ Willis 1-1; T O'Connor 1-0, J Glynn 0-2, D Walsh 1-1. Subs: J Bermingham for Moran 27, G McPartland for O'Meara 52, A Organ 0-1 for O'Connor 55, B McPartland for Barry 57, D Hynes for Walsh 71. Cavan: C Gallagher; S Briody, E Shalvey, S Sheridan; D Mulligan 0-1, Cillian Sheanon 0-2, M Hynes; C Maher 0-1, J McGuinness 0-2; L O'Brien 1-7, 1-0 pen, 0-6f, E Og McAllister 0-1, C Sheanon; N Kenny 1-1, S Keating 0-1, J Barry. Subs: T Leonard for McGuinness 45, D Carney for Hynes 51, M Moffett for Barry 60, D Martin for Briody 66, R Delaney 0-1 for Mulligan 66. Ref: K Parke (Antrim).
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
New York claim Lory Meagher Cup as early goals enough to see off Cavan at Croke Park
First-half goals by Tomás O'Connor, AJ Willis and Dara Walsh helped New York claim the Lory Meagher Cup at Croke Park on Saturday afternoon as they accounted for Cavan by six points.
