Galway defeated Tipperary by 4-13 to 1-16 in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Final on Sunday September 6th at Croke Park.
Minor: Galway power to another All-Ireland title
ELECTRIC IRELAND ALL-IRELAND MHC FINAL: GALWAY 4-13 TIPPERARY 1-16
Report from GAA.ie
Galway have secured a first All-Ireland minor title since 2011, and their 10th in total, with a thrilling victory over Tipperary at Croke Park. The sides were level at the break, but Jeffrey Lynskey’s young charges hit 2-2 without reply in four second half minutes to secure the Irish Press Cup.
Tipperary did come back late on and Tommy Nolan’s goal in the last minute ensured a nervy end for the Tribesboys, but Galway rounded off a terrific performance with a fourth goal through sub Michael Lynch in added time. Galway went into an early two-point lead thanks to two scores from their free-taker Evan Niland, but Tipperary were soon level as Lyndon Fairbrother and Tommy Nolan hot the target.
Tipperary had a superb chance to make the first real breakthrough on 13 minutes when centre-forward Garry Ryan broke clear of the Galway defence and forced a great reflex save from goalkeeper Darragh Gilligan. Brian McGrath landed the resultant 65 and then Fairbrother put Tipp ahead with another free. However, Galway hit back with a goal against the run of play – Jack Coyne’s effort dropped shot and Tipp corner back Jamie Quigley only managed to bat the ball into the path of Brian Concannon, whose sweetly struck shot nestled in the bottom corner.
Tipp leveled soon after through fine scores from Alan Tynan and Nolan, and it was tit for tat for the closing stages in the first half, as Fairbrother hit his fifth of the game to draw his side level at the break, 0-10 to 1-7. The start of the second half followed a similar patter, but Galway made a real surge when they struck 2-2 without reply in four minutes. Both goals were beautifully worked – Concannon delivered a precise handpass to Liam Forde, who was introduced as a sub just a minute earlier, and the Ardrahan man finished superbly with his first play of the game.
Niland then nailed a 65 and Galway snaffled a third goal on the 40 minute mark, as Cianan Fahy burst onto a pass at a great angle and nailed a rasping shot past Pádraic Hayes. Galway maintained that comfortable lead right up to the 59th minute when Nolan’s speculative effort found the back of the Galway net. Darragh Gilligan, the Galway ‘keeper, made a brilliant save to make sure the gap stayed at five points and then boys from the west sealed the win when Lynch buried a goal on the break in the second minute of added time.
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Scorers for Galway: Evan Niland 0-9 (0-8f), Brian Concannon 1-0, Cianan Fahy 1-0, Michael Lynch 1-0, Liam Forde 1-0, Jack Coyne 0-2, Thomas Monaghan 0-1, Seán Loftus 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Lyndon Fairbrother 0-5 (0-4f), Tommy Nolan 1-2, Stephen Quirke 0-2 (0-1 sl), Brian McGrath 0-2 (0-1 sl), Cian Darcy 0-2 (0-2f), Alan Tynan 0-1, Darragh Peters 0-1 (0-1 65), Michael Connors 0-1.
GALWAY: Darragh Gilligan; Ciarán Connor, Jack Fitzpatrick, Shane Bannon; Caelom Mulry, Ian O’Brien, Andrew Greaney; Jack Coyne, Jack Grealish; Brian Concannon, Thomas Monaghan, Fintan Burke; Ciana Fahy, Evan Niland, Seán Loftus
Subs: Liam Forde for Fintan Burke (37), Cian Salmon for Cianan Fahy and Cillian McDaid for Ian O’Brien (both 54), Michael Lynch for Brian Concannon (59), Ross Malone for Andrew Greaney (63).
TIPPERARY: Padraic Hayes; Enda Heffernan, Emmet Moloney, James Quigley; Kevin Hassett, Brian McGrath, Darragh Peters; Stephen Quirke, Liam McCutcheon; Cian Darcy, Garry Ryan, Alan Tynan; Tommy Nolan, David Gleeson, Lyndon Fairbrother
Subs: Ruadhan Mulrooney for Liam McCutcheon (21), Jack Skehan for Garry Ryan (42), Michael Connors for Lyndon Fairbrother (45), Shane Neville for David Gleeson (55)
Referee: Paud O’Dwyer (Carlow)
Preview: All-Ireland MHC Final – @Galway_GAA v @TipperaryGAA, Croke Park, Sunday, 1.15pm: http://t.co/LmZX3PHwSK
— The GAA (@officialgaa) September 4, 2015
Team News
Tipperary manager Liam Cahill has announced his team to play Galway in this Sunday’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final in Croke Park at 1.15pm. It shows one change to the side that defeated Dublin in the All-Ireland Semi-Final, with captain Stephen Quirke returning to midfield in place of the injured Darragh Carey, as his Tipperary side go on their quest for a twentieth title last won in 2012.
The team lines out as follows;
1. Pádraic Hayes (Ballingarry)
2. Enda Heffernan (Clonoulty Rossmore)
3. Emmet Moloney (Drom & Inch)
4. James Quigley (Kildangan)
5. Kevin Hassett (Drom & Inch)
6. Brian McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
7. Darragh Peters (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
8. Stephen Quirke Capt. (Moyle Rovers)
9. Liam McCutcheon (Templederry Kenyons)
10. Cian Darcy (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
11. Garry Ryan (Borrisokane)
12. Alan Tynan (Roscrea)
13. Tommy Nolan (Drom & Inch)
14. David Gleeson (Ballinahinch)
15. Lyndon Fairbrother (JK Brackens)
Manager; Liam Cahill
Trainer/Coach; Michael Bevans
Selectors; John Sheedy, Sean Corbett, T.J. Ryan
Galway
1. Darragh Gilligan (Craughwell)
2. Kieran O’Connor (Kilnadeema-Leitrim)
3. Jack Fitzpatrick (Killimordaly)
4. Shane Bannon (Clarinbridge)
5. Caelom Mulry (Abbeyknockmoy)
6. Ian O’Brien (Clarinbridge)
7. Andrew Greaney (Craughwell)
8. Jack Coyne (Castlegar)
9. Jack Grealish (Gort)
10. Brian Concannon (Killimordaly)
11. Thomas Monaghan (Craughwell)
12. Fintan Burke (St Thomas)
13. Cianan Fahy (Ardrahan)
14. Evan Niland (Clarinbridge)
15. Sean Loftus (Turloughmore)
Fixture Details
06.09.2015 (Sun)
Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Final
Páirc an Chrócaigh 13:15
Gaillimh v Tiobraid Árann
Referee: Paud O’Dwyer (Ceatharlach)
Match Coverage
This game will be broadcast live on TG4 and Tipp FM.
Paths to the Final
GALWAY
Galway 1-14 Limerick 0-13 (All-Ireland quarter-final)
Galway 2-20 Kilkenny 0-26 (All-Ireland semi-final) after extra time
Galway 3-10 Kilkenny 0-17 (All-Ireland semi-final) replay
TIPPERARY
Tipperary 1-14 Waterford 0-16 (Munster quarter-final)
Tipperary 1-15 Clare 1-11 (Munster semi-final)
Tipperary 0-20 Limerick 0-17 (Munster semi-final
Tipperary 2-17 Dublin 1-15 (All-Ireland semi-final)
Match Preview
In what hopefully will be unprecedented times in Minor affairs for Tipperary, next Sunday, September 6th, the Blue and Gold carriage gets well and truly rolling on a two week rollercoaster as the Tipperary Minor Hurlers run out for their encounter against Galway in this year’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Final in Croke Park at 1.15pm.
We send best wishes to manager Liam Cahill and his squad as they go in search of glory on Sunday. Tipperary’s last victory in this grade came in 2012 when Bill Maher from Kilsheelan Kilcash led the side to All-Ireland success. This time round the whole county hopes his South Tipp comrade Stephen Quirke from Moyle Rovers can do the same by 2.30pm on Sunday in Croke Park and bring home the Irish Press Cup for the twentieth time.
As indicated last week Tipperary and Galway have met in seven finals with Tipperary six to one up in the head to head. Including these seven finals, there have been twenty-nine previous meetings of Tipperary and Galway in the Minor Hurling Championship, with Tipperary having won nineteen games, Galway eight and there have been two draws.
The last minor meeting was an All-Ireland Semi-Final at Croke Park on August 19th, 2012 when Tipperary scored 2-16 to Galway’s 1-14 on their way to All-Ireland glory. Paud O’Dwyer from Carlow will be the referee on Sunday.
Match Programme
Minor Hurlers Reception
The Tipperary Association Dublin has announced details of the Post Match Reception and Welcome Dinner for the Tipperary Minor Hurling team and Management on the occasion of the 2015 All-Ireland Hurling Finals. The win over Dublin ensures that Tipperary will be a central part of the All-Ireland Hurling Final programme on Sunday next.
The Association will host a Dinner in honour of the team and the management in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin which continues a tradition lasting over 50 years, where Tipperary teams appearing in finals in Croke Park are hosted by the Tipperary Association Dublin The dinner will begin at 8.00pm and will be followed by entertainment/disco.
Tickets for the dinner reception are priced at €35 each. Tables for 10 – 12 persons may be purchased, but individual tickets are also available. Tickets must be paid for in advance and the latest date for accepting bookings is this Thursday 3rd September.
Those wishing to purchase tickets should contact the following: Tipperary Association Dublin: 087 6376663 (Pat Ryan) or 087-2866018 (Liam Myles); Co. GAA Board office, Lár Na Páirce, Thurles: 0504 22702; Tipperary Supporters Club: John Coman 087 9087105
Garda Safety Information for Croke Park Full House Games
Jones Road Crowd Management and Crowd Dispersal Plan
In the interest of safety, measures are being implemented to prevent crowd congestion on Jones Road outside the Croke Park Hotel. Jones Road has become a meeting point / access to other areas for patrons attending Croke Park games. The result of this is to seriously increase / interfere with the crowd flows resulting in pedestrian congestion in that area.
Jones Road must be kept exclusively to facilitate exit from the Hogan and Nally Stands for a period of approx 30 minutes after the game ends.
Pre Game Crowd Management Plan :
In the interest of safety patrons are advised as follows :
1. Not to enter the Jones Road / Russell Street unless they hold a Hogan or Nally Stand ticket.
2. Not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area. Gardai will move waiting persons in this area.
3. Use coloured routes outlined on Croke Park websites to access the stadium.
4. Arrange meeting points at a distance away from Jones Road.
Post Game Crowd Management Plan:
In the interest of safety patrons are advised as follows :
1. Patrons exiting the Hogan Stand and Nally Stands will be directed to exit by a planned route as they leave these stands onto Jones Road.
2. Patrons are further requested not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area. Gardai will move waiting persons in this area.
3. Patrons exiting via Clonliffe Road and via North Circular Road are asked by Gardai not enter onto Jones Road and not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel.
4. Meet friends at a place a distance away from Jones Road
The result of patron active participation and compliance will result in a safer entry and exit from the stadium for all patrons and children and make the stadium environs a safer place for all people.
Special Garda Appeal : Jones Road Post Game
This is a Garda appeal from Inspector Tony Gallagher to supporters from Dublin and Mayo and Kilkenny and Galway attending Croke Park :
Inspector Tony Gallagher asks :
“ For the safety and enjoyment of all patrons attending games at Croke Park, An Garda Siochana and the G.A.A request all patrons to plan their visit in advance by accessing the various information sources and familiarising themselves with the safety initiatives there.
Patrons are asked to participate in the safety initiatives outlined for their and their children’s safety. These initiatives are designed to ensure that all patrons attending Croke Park do so in a safe manner and that all have a safe and enjoyable day ”
For all the latest information and updates, please visit the following websites:
• www.garda.ie
• www.tickets.ie
• www.crokepark.ie
• http://arcg.is/1K9SOtj
Frequently Asked Questions
PATRON FAMILIARISATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES WILL GREATLY ASSIST IN PROMOTING A SAFER DAY OUT IN CROKE PARK STADIUM.
Q. I wish to meet people at Croke Park Hotel BEFORE the game, is this possible?
A. Unless you have a Hogan or Nally Stand ticket for the game you will not be allowed access to Jones Road. You should arrange to meet your friend at a location away from Jones Road.
Q. I want to meet my friend AFTER the game on the street outside the Croke Park Hotel. Can I go and wait for them there?
A. No. Where this area is being used as a meeting point, it causes unnecessary crowd congestion and affects pedestrian exits from the Hogan and Nally Stands. For safety reasons Jones Road must be kept exclusively for Hogan and Nally Stand exits. You should arrange to meet your friend at a location away from Jones Road.
Q. I will be leaving the stadium by Clonliffe Road. Can I go to the city centre direction by Jones Road?
A. No. You will be directed to go to your destination by Lower Drumcondra Road as Jones Road is needed exclusively for people exiting the Hogan and Nally Stands.
Q. I will be leaving the stadium by North Circular Road. I want to go to my car in Clonliffe College car park. Can I go to the car park by Jones Road?
A. No. You will be directed to go to the car park by Lower Drumcondra Road as Jones Road is needed exclusively for people exiting the Hogan and Nally Stands.
Q. Why can I not go by Jones Road?
A. In large attendance or full stadium games, Jones Road is needed to facilitate crowds leaving the Hogan and Nally Stands. For safety reasons it must be kept exclusively for this reason. When other patrons enter this area it results in crowd congestion and affects pedestrian safety.
Patrons leaving from all other areas of the stadium are asked not to enter Jones Road after the game.
Q. How long will the Jones Road closure last.
A. The restriction will remain for approx 30 minutes after the game ends. Where you have a definite need to access Jones Road then our advice is to remain in the stadium for a period after the game and allow this time to lapse before approaching Jones Road.
Q. My seat is in the Hogan Stand. After the game I will be leaving by Nally Square. Can I turn left and go past the Croke Park Hotel?
A. No. Patrons leaving by Nally Square will be directed to turn right and leave by way of Clonliffe Road. This is for safety reasons to prevent too many patrons gathering on the street near the Croke Park Hotel.
Q. My seat is in the Hogan Stand. After the game I will be leaving the Hogan Stand by Russell Street Bridge. Can I turn right and go past the Croke Park Hotel?
A. No. Patrons leaving the Hogan Stand at Russell Street Bridge will be directed to turn left and leave by way of Gills Corner. This is for safety reasons, to prevent too many patrons gathering on the street near the Croke Park Hotel.
Q. My seat is in the Davin Stand. After the game can I walk around the stadium inside and exit onto Jones Road?
A. No. Where patrons from stands other than the Hogan Stand want to exit by Jones Road, it causes unnecessary crowd congestion and affects pedestrian exits from the Hogan Stand. For safety reasons, you should leave the stadium by the closest exit to where you are seated.
Q. My seat is in the Cusack Stand. After the game can I walk around the stadium inside and exit onto Jones Road?
A. No. Where patrons from stands other than the Hogan Stand want to exit by Jones Road, it causes unnecessary crowd congestion and affects pedestrian exits from the Hogan Stand. For safety reasons, you should leave the stadium by the closest exit to where you are seated.
