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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tipperary captain pays emotioal tribute to Dillon Quirke after All-Ireland-win
Sam O'Farrell paid tribute to Dillon Quirke after captaining Tipperary to victory in the All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship final on Saturday. The Premier County defeated Kilkenny at Nowlan Park in the decider. Tipp ran out winners by 3-19 to 1-16 thanks to two second half goals from Paddy McCormack before Conor Martin got the third as they lifted the James Nowlan Cup for the first time since 2018, when Quirke was part of the winning team. Quirke died after collapsing during a county senior championship game at Semple Stadium in 2022. The Dillon Quirke Foundation was set up in his memory to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and fund widespread cardiac screening for young people (aged 13-17) involved in sport. Paying tribute to Quirke, O'Farrell said during his speech after Saturday's final: "On happy occasions like this, there's always some sadness when we think of the people who are no longer with us to celebrate this victory. There's one man in particular I want to mention, who wherever Tipperary hurling teams play will never be forgotten. That man is Dillon Quirke. "An All-Ireland winner at under-21 level in 2018. For the blue and gold, he always played with pride, determination, courage and skill. And it is those qualities that we wanted to bring here today and represent the Tipperary jersey as Dylan did when he played. "Dylan will continue to inspire Tipperary hurlers for many years to come."
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
McCormack the hero as Tipperary beat Kilkenny to claim All-Ireland glory
All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship final Tipperary 3-19 Kilkenny 1-16 Stephen Barry reports from UPMC Nowlan Park AFTER THE heartbreak of missing their All-Ireland U20 final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero in a nine-point victory over Kilkenny. In a game dictated by the wind, all three goals arrived in the second half. McCormack blasted 2-1, and Conor Martin's clincher completed his 1-4 tally in front of 14,455 fans at Nowlan Park. The Premier's first U20 success since 2019, and 12th in total, moves them level with Kilkenny in second spot on the roll of honour. Nowlan Park has become a happy hunting ground for Tipp teams, adding this U20 crown to the minor titles won here in 2022 and '24. 30 years after he first lifted the trophy, Brendan Cummins completed the double of winning the James Nowlan Cup as both a player and manager. The wind strength was emphasised by Kilkenny's first two pointed frees. Both times, Tipp were penalised for thrown passes. Michael Brennan came back inside his own half and converted each one. He would end with 0-11 to his name. But even with the conditions, the Cats were set up to contain Tipp, rather than build a score. The Premier puck-out wasn't stressed as they retained 100%. Martin scored the first point from play to level. Advertisement When Kilkenny did get back into Marty Murphy, he caused trouble. He caught one garryowen for a point and in the next play, lost his marker for a shot at goal, which Eoin Horgan saved. Oisín O'Donoghue and Brennan traded points before Tipp threaded together five on the spin. O'Donoghue was fouled for 1-4 in the Munster final, and he won two quickfire frees for Darragh McCarthy points. In between, the Cashel targetman notched a point of his own. When Cathal English and McCormack arrowed over, they led 0-8 to 0-4 after 22 minutes. Kilkenny picked their way back into the contest with four of the next five points, including three Brennan frees. Jeff Neary had picked up plenty of ball in a sweeping role, but he got further upfield to split the posts. They sought a leveller, but Adam Daly sent Tipp in with a 0-10 to 0-8 advantage. Martin got them up and running with the second-half breeze straight from the throw-in. Brennan and Murphy kept Kilkenny in contact, either side of an O'Donoghue sideline cut and Sam O'Farrell's long-range effort. In the 38th minute, Tipp couldn't be contained any further. In the battle for possession under a long puck-out, McCormack swept onto the loose sliotar, sidestepped towards goal, and bounced his finish to the net. A long-range Daly point made it 1-14 to 0-10. Four Brennan points kept Kilkenny's faint hopes alive as far as the 51st minute. Then, O'Donoghue turned over Neary and fed McCormack for a low finish, to lead 2-17 to 0-14. And in the 56th minute, Martin secured a turnover before finishing off the move after taking the final pass from McCarthy. Kilkenny went for goal in stoppage time, netting one when Murphy grabbed a high ball and drove it to the net. Scorers for Tipperary: Paddy McCormack 2-1, Conor Martin 1-4, Darragh McCarthy 0-5 (5f), Oisín O'Donoghue 0-3 (1 sideline), Sam O'Farrell 0-2, Adam Daly 0-2, Cathal English 0-2. Scorers for Kilkenny: Michael Brennan 0-11 (8f), Marty Murphy 1-2, Jeff Neary 0-1, Ed McDermott 0-1, Greg Kelly 0-1. Tipperary 1. Eoin Horgan (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams) 2. Cathal O'Reilly (Holycross-Ballycahill), 3. Aaron O'Halloran (Carrick Swan), 7. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg, captain) 5. Adam Ryan (Arravale Rovers), 4. Podge O'Dwyer (Killenaule), 6. Jim Ryan (Holycross-Ballycahill) 8. Joe Egan (Moycarkey-Borris), 9. Adam Daly (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams) 10. Cathal English (Fr Sheehys), 11. Conor Martin (Cappawhite), 12. David Costigan (Moycarkey-Borris) 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), 14. Paddy McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), 15. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) Subs: 19. Cormac Fitzpatrick (Drom & Inch) for Costigan (50) 18. Mason Cawley (Nenagh Éire Óg) for Egan (54) 21. Jamie Ormond (JK Brackens) for Martin (57) 17. Senan Butler (Kilsheelan-Kilcash) for McCormack (59) 22. Paddy Phelan (Upperchurch-Drombane) for Daly (60) Kilkenny 1. Stephen Manogue (James Stephens) 4. Darragh Vereker (Glenmore), 3. Rory Garrett (Fenians), 2. Ivan Bolger (Graiguenamanagh) 6. Eoghan Lyng (Rower-Inistioge), 5. Timmy Kelly (Bennettsbridge), 7. Cathal Hickey (St Lachtain's) 8. Tom McPhillips (Dicksboro, captain), 9. Jeff Neary (Graigue-Ballycallan) 10. Ed Lauhoff (James Stephens), 11. Aaron McEvoy (Graigue-Ballycallan), 12. Michael Brennan (Erin's Own) 13. Ed McDermott (James Stephens), 14. Marty Murphy (Tullogher-Rosbercon), 15. Rory Glynn (Clara) Subs: 18. Jack Dollard (Glenmore) for McPhillips (14-20, temp) 22. Anthony Ireland Wall (Danesfort) for McEvoy (40) 18. Dollard for McPhillips (50) 23. Greg Kelly (O'Loughlin Gaels) for Hickey (51) 21. Seán Hunt (St Martin's) for McDermott (54) 20. James Hughes (Bennettsbridge) for Glynn (58) Referee: Shane Hynes (Galway)
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
McCormack and Martin produce the goods as Tipp secure All-Ireland U20 glory
All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship final: Tipperary 3-19 Kilkenny 1-16 After the heartbreak of missing their All-Ireland U20 final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero to bring silverware back from Kilkenny with a nine-point victory. In a game dictated by the wind, all four goals arrived in the second half. McCormack blasted 2-1 before Conor Martin's clincher completed his 1-4 tally in front of 14,455 fans at Nowlan Park. Marty Murphy bagged a consolation goal in stoppage time. The Premier's first U20 success since 2019, and 12th in total, moves them level with Kilkenny in second spot on the roll of honour. Thirty years after he first lifted the trophy, Brendan Cummins completed the double of winning the James Nowlan Cup as both a player and manager. Nowlan Park has become a happy hunting ground for Tipp teams, adding this U20 crown to the minor titles won here in 2022 and '24. The wind strength was emphasised by Kilkenny's first two pointed frees. Both times, Tipp were penalised for thrown passes. Michael Brennan came back inside his own half and converted each one. He would end with 0-11 to his name. Tipperary captain Sam O'Farrell lifts the Cup after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final match between Kilkenny and Tipperary. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile But even with the conditions, the Cats were set up to contain Tipp, rather than build a score. The Premier puck-out wasn't stressed as they retained 100%. Martin scored the first point from play to level. When Kilkenny did get back into Murphy, he caused trouble. He caught one high ball for a point and in the next play, lost his marker for a shot at goal, which Eoin Horgan saved. Oisín O'Donoghue and Brennan traded points before Tipp threaded together five on the spin. O'Donoghue was fouled for 1-4 in the Munster final and he won two quickfire frees for Darragh McCarthy points. In between, the Cashel targetman notched a point of his own. When Cathal English and McCormack arrowed over, they led 0-8 to 0-4 after 22 minutes. Kilkenny picked their way back into the contest with four of the next five points, including three Brennan frees. Jeff Neary had picked up plenty of ball in a sweeping role, but he got further upfield to split the posts. They sought a leveller, but Adam Daly sent Tipp in with a 0-10 to 0-8 advantage. Martin got them up and running with the second-half breeze straight from the throw-in. Brennan and Murphy kept Kilkenny in contact either side of an O'Donoghue sideline cut and Sam O'Farrell's long-range effort. In the 38th minute, Tipp couldn't be contained any further. In the battle for possession under a long puck-out, McCormack swept onto the loose sliotar, sidestepped towards goal, and bounced his finish to the net. A long-range Daly point made it 1-14 to 0-10. Four Brennan points kept Kilkenny's faint hopes alive as far as the 51st minute. Then, O'Donoghue turned over Neary and fed McCormack for a low finish to lead by 2-17 against 0-14. And in the 56th minute, Martin secured a turnover before finishing off the move after taking the final pass from McCarthy. Kilkenny went for goal in stoppage time, netting one when Murphy grabbed a high ball and drove it to the net. Scorers for Tipperary: P McCormack (2-1); C Martin (1-4); D McCarthy (0-5, 5 frees); O O'Donoghue (0-3, 1 sideline); S O'Farrell, A Daly, C English (0-2 each). Scorers for Kilkenny: M Brennan (0-11, 8 frees); M Murphy (1-2); J Neary, E McDermott, G Kelly (0-1 each). TIPPERARY: E Horgan; C O'Reilly, A O'Halloran, S O'Farrell; A Ryan, P O'Dwyer, J Ryan; J Egan, A Daly; C English, C Martin, D Costigan; D McCarthy, P McCormack, O O'Donoghue. Subs: C Fitzpatrick for Costigan (50), M Cawley for Egan (54), J Ormond for Martin (57), S Butler for McCormack (59), P Phelan for Daly (60). KILKENNY: S Manogue; D Vereker, R Garrett, I Bolger; E Lyng, T Kelly, C Hickey; T McPhillips, J Neary; E Lauhoff, A McEvoy, M Brennan; E McDermott, M Murphy, R Glynn. Subs: J Dollard for McPhillips (14-20, temp), A Ireland Wall for McEvoy (40), Dollard for McPhillips (50), G Kelly for Hickey (51), S Hunt for McDermott (54), J Hughes for Glynn (58). Referee: Shane Hynes (Galway).
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kilkenny v Tipperary live score updates from the All-Ireland U20 Hurling final
Kilkenny and Tipperary clash in the All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship final this afternoon, with throw-in scheduled for 3pm. The match takes place at Nowlan Park and the action will be shown live on TG4. You can follow live updates below. Here are the teams: Kilkenny: S Manogue (James Stephens), I Bolger (Graignamanagh), R Garrett (Fenians), D Vereker (Glenmore), T Kelly (Bennettsbridge), E Lyng (Rower Inistioge), C Hickey (St Lachtain's), T McPhillips (Dicksboro), J Neary (Graigue Ballycallan), E Lauhoff (James Stephens), A McEvoy (Graigue Ballycallan), M Brennan (Erin's Own), E McDermott (James Stephens), M Murphy (Tullogher Rosbercon), R Glynn (Clara). Subs: D Power (James Stephens), M Aherne (Emeralds), J Dollard (Glenmore), L Hogan (Mooncoin), J Hughes (Bennettsbridge), S Hunt (St Martin's), A I Wall (Danesfort), G Kelly (O'Loughlin Gaels), J Lyng (Tullogher Rosbercon). Tipperary: E Horgan (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams); C O'Reilly (Holycross Ballycahill), A O'Halloran (Carrick Swan), P O'Dwyer (Killenaule); A Ryan (Arravale Rovers), J Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill), S O'Farrell (Captain, Nenagh Éire Óg); J Egan (Moycarkey Borris), A Daly (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams); C English (Fr. Sheehys), C Martin (Cappawhite), D Costigan (Moycarkey Borris); D McCarthy (Toomevara), P McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), O O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs). Subs: D English (Fr. Sheehys), S Butler (Kilsheelan Kilcash), M Cawley (Nenagh Éire Óg), C Fitzpatrick (Drom & Inch), J Hayes (Moycarkey Borris), J Ormond (JK Brackens), P Phelan (Upperchurch Drombane), D Ryan (Arravale Rovers), R Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill) TIPPERARY HAVE ARRIVED Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for the All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship clash between Kilkenny and Tipperary. It might be a football weekend in terms of senior Championship action, but we have an All-Ireland hurling final to look forward to at U20 level and it should be a cracking contest. Tipperary suffered defeat to Offaly in last year's U20 final, while this is Kilkenny's first time in the decider since they beat Limerick to win the Championship in 2022. It's six years since Tipp last won an All-Ireland at this level, but they come into today's final as the 1/3 favourites with the bookies, while Kilkenny are 13/5. There's just over an hour to go until throw-in and we'll keep you up to date with all the action right here.
