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RTÉ News
20 hours ago
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- RTÉ News
Leitrim end their campaign with victory over Tipperary
It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park. That win wasn't enough for the Connacht men to progress, however, as their -21 score difference was bettered by Antrim's -16 for the final third-placed qualification place. Stephen Poacher's debut win was achieved with goals from Jack Flynn, Tom Prior, and Joe McGloin, although they left a handful more behind them. This contest brought together two teams carrying a huge turnover of players from last year. Still, the opportunity for Tailteann Cup progression was clear, although Leitrim needed a heftier margin of victory than Tipp. Leitrim full-forward Darren Cox was a late withdrawal as McGloin came into their attack. Shorn of full-back line regulars in Jimmy Feehan and Jack Harney, Tipp U20 star Eoin O'Connell came in for his first start at full-back alongside Emmet Moloney. Leitrim targeted goals from the off. Moments after they met for the coin toss, Steven O'Brien slid in to strip opposite captain Mark Diffley before he could aim for the net. Then, Ben Guckian got inside only for Manus McFadden to produce a goal-saving block, which resulted in the corner-back exiting the field. From the subsequent move, Tipp opened the scoring with a lovely two-pointer by Cian Smith. The Clonmel Commercials youngster ended with 0-07 to his name. Leitrim didn't land a score until the 16th minute, but it was worth the wait. Guckian played a one-two with McGloin before slipping the ball to Flynn. Shane Ryan got a solid touch to Flynn's shot, but it bounced in off the crossbar. O'Brien's kick-out mark led to a levelling point by Emmet Moloney, but they wouldn't score again between the 20th minute and half-time. Guckian's pacy point moved Leitrim ahead before striking for a second goal in the 27th minute. Goalkeeper Daire O'Shea booted a free long, Barry McNulty won it on the run, and he released the influential Prior, who confidently picked out the bottom corner. McNulty won and converted a free, and it remained 2-02 to 0-03 at half-time despite a couple of late goal chances. Jason Madigan got in the way of Donal Casey's shot, while Prior dived to block Smith's drilled effort. The sides shared the first four points of the second half, with Daithí Hogan and Smith scores sandwiching those from Riordan O'Rourke and Flynn. But Leitrim were beginning to exploit the conditions through Guckian and O'Rourke points. After a Smith free, the Connacht side struck for their third goal. Conor Quinn produced a diving block on Seán O'Connor, and they countered with Diffley squaring for McGloin to palm home. Prior could've tacked on a fourth goal but chose to point for a 3-07 to 0-06 lead. Smith stroked over a two-point free in response, while Darragh Brennan had a shot at goal blocked by Diffley, who then limped off. Leitrim came close twice more in stoppage time, but McNulty and O'Rourke fired wide. Leitrim: D O'Shea; K Clancy, M Diffley, É McNamara; J Foley (0-01), D Casey, J Rooney (0-01); B McNulty (0-01f), C McGloin; J Flynn (1-01), K Keegan, T Prior (1-01); B Guckian (0-02), J McGloin (1-00), R O'Rourke (0-02). Subs: C Quinn for C McGloin (23, inj), T Hughes for Diffley (65, inj), D Feeney for J McGloin (67), E Harkin for Keegan (70). Tipperary: S Ryan; M McFadden, E O'Connell, E Moloney (0-01); L Boland, M Stokes, J O'Neill; P Feehan, K Costello; M Freaney, S O'Brien, C Smith (0-07, 1tp, 1tpf, 3f); D Hogan (0-02), D Brennan, S O'Connor. Subs: J Madigan for McFadden (6-14, temp), Madigan for McFadden (30, inj), C Fahey for Freaney (34), E Power for Feehan (52), M O'Shea for O'Connor (57), M Russell for Boland (60, inj).
Irish Examiner
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Leitrim end Tailteann Cup campaign on a high with Tipperary victory
Tailteann Cup Group 1 round 3: Leitrim 3-9 Tipperary 0-10 It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park. It wasn't enough for the Connacht men to progress, however, as their -21 score difference was bettered by Antrim's -16 for the final third-placed qualification place. Stephen Poacher's debut win was achieved with goals from Jack Flynn, Tom Prior, and Joe McGloin, although they left a handful more behind them. This contest brought together two teams carrying a huge turnover of players from last year. Still, the opportunity for Tailteann Cup progression was clear, although Leitrim needed a heftier margin of victory than Tipp. Leitrim full-forward Darren Cox was a late withdrawal as McGloin came into their attack. Shorn of full-back line regulars in Jimmy Feehan and Jack Harney, Tipp U20 star Eoin O'Connell came in for his first start at full-back alongside Emmet Moloney. Leitrim targeted goals from the off. Moments after they met for the coin toss, Steven O'Brien slid in to strip opposite captain Mark Diffley before he could aim for the net. Then, Ben Guckian got inside only for Manus McFadden to produce a goal-saving block, which resulted in the corner-back exiting the field. From the subsequent move, Tipp opened the scoring with a lovely two-pointer by Cian Smith. The Clonmel Commercials youngster ended with 0-7 to his name. Leitrim didn't land a score until the 16th minute, but it was worth the wait. Guckian played a one-two with McGloin before slipping the ball to Flynn. Shane Ryan got a solid touch to Flynn's shot, but it bounced in off the crossbar. O'Brien's kick-out mark led to a levelling point by Emmet Moloney, but they wouldn't score again between the 20th minute and half-time. Guckian's pacy point moved Leitrim ahead before striking for a second goal in the 27th minute. Goalkeeper Daire O'Shea booted a free long, Barry McNulty won it on the run, and he released the influential Prior, who confidently picked out the bottom corner. McNulty won and converted a free, and it remained 2-2 to 0-3 at half-time despite a couple of late goal chances. Jason Madigan got in the way of Donal Casey's shot, while Prior dived to block Smith's drilled effort. The sides shared the first four points of the second half, with Daithí Hogan and Smith scores sandwiching those from Riordan O'Rourke and Flynn. But Leitrim were beginning to exploit the conditions through Guckian and O'Rourke points. After a Smith free, the Connacht side struck for their third goal. Conor Quinn produced a diving block on Seán O'Connor, and they countered with Diffley squaring for McGloin to palm home. Prior could've tacked on a fourth goal but chose to point for a 3-7 to 0-6 lead. Smith stroked over a two-point free in response, while Darragh Brennan had a shot at goal blocked by Diffley, who then limped off. Leitrim came close twice more in stoppage time, but McNulty and O'Rourke fired wide. Scorers for Leitrim: J Flynn, T Prior (1-1 each); J McGloin (1-0); B Guckian, R O'Rourke (0-2 each); J Rooney, J Foley, B McNulty (free) (0-1 each). Scorers for Tipperary: C Smith (0-7, 1tp, 1tpf, 3 frees); D Hogan (0-2); E Moloney (0-1). LEITRIM: D O'Shea; K Clancy, M Diffley, É McNamara; J Foley, D Casey, J Rooney; B McNulty, C McGloin; J Flynn, K Keegan, T Prior; B Guckian, J McGloin, R O'Rourke. Subs: C Quinn for C McGloin (23, inj), T Hughes for Diffley (65, inj), D Feeney for J McGloin (67), E Harkin for Keegan (70). TIPPERARY: S Ryan; M McFadden, E O'Connell, E Moloney; L Boland, M Stokes, J O'Neill; P Feehan, K Costello; M Freaney, S O'Brien, C Smith; D Hogan, D Brennan, S O'Connor. Subs: J Madigan for McFadden (6-14, temp), Madigan for McFadden (30, inj), C Fahey for Freaney (34), E Power for Feehan (52), M O'Shea for O'Connor (57), M Russell for Boland (60, inj). Referee: T Murphy (Galway).
The 42
2 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
2 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).
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Tipperary power home against Kilkenny in All-Ireland U-20 hurling decider
After the heartbreak of missing their final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero as they saw off Kilkenny by nine points in the All-Ireland U-20 Hurling final at UPMC Nowlan Park. In a game dictated by the wind, all four goals arrived in the second half. McCormack blasted 2-01 before Conor Martin's clincher completed his 1-04 tally in front of 14,455 fans at the Noreside venue. Marty Murphy bagged a consolation goal in stoppage time. The Premier's first U-20 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 U-20 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. 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 1-04 in the Munster final and he won two quickfire frees for Darragh McCarthy points. In between, the Cashel target man notched a point of his own. When Cathal English and McCormack arrowed over, they led 0-08 to 0-04 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 0-08 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. Tipperary: E Horgan; C O'Reilly, A O'Halloran, S O'Farrell (0-02); A Ryan, P O'Dwyer, J Ryan; J Egan, A Daly (0-02); C English (0-02), C Martin (1-04), D Costigan; D McCarthy (0-05, 5f), P McCormack (2-01), O O'Donoghue (0-03, 1s/l). 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 (0-01); E Lauhoff, A McEvoy, M Brennan (0-11, 8f); E McDermott (0-01), M Murphy (1-02), R Glynn.
