2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final

Last updated
2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship Final
Event 2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Cork Tipperary
Colours of Cork.svg Colours of Tipperary.svg
1-163-13
Date26 August 2018
Venue Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Man of the Match Robert Byrne
Referee John Keenan (Wicklow).
WeatherRain
← 2017
2019 →

The 2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final was a hurling match that was played on 26 August 2018 to determine the winners of the 2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, the 55th season of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion and runner-up teams of Leinster and Munster. The final was played at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick and contested by Cork and Tipperary, who both represent the province of Munster. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The final between Cork and Tipperary was the first time that teams from the same province played each other in a decider. [4] Cork were hoping to claim their 12th championship title overall and a first since 1998. Cork had previously beaten Tipperary by 13 points in the Munster final on 4 July 2018. [5] Tipperary were hoping to win their 10th All-Ireland title. [6]

The final was broadcast live as part of GAA Beo on TG4, presented by Mícheál Ó Domhnaill.

Cork were in front by 1-9 to 1-7 at half time but Tipperary won the game by 3-13 to 1-16 with an injury time goal by Conor Stakelum putting Tipperary into the lead by two points, another point by David Gleeson put them three points in front before the final whistle was blown. [7] [8] [9]

Match

Details

Cork Colours of Cork.svg 1-16 - 3-13 Colours of Tipperary.svg Tipperary
Conor Cahalane 1-3, Declan Dalton 0-5 (5fs), Robbie O’Flynn 0-3, Tim O’Mahony, Shane Kingston, Brian Turnbull, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Jack O’Connor 0-1 each. Report Jake Morris 1-4 (3fs), Stephen Nolan and Conor Stakelum 1-0 each, Jerome Cahill 0-3, Cian Darcy 0-2, Colin English, Ger Browne, David Gleeson, and Paudie Feehan 0-1 each.
Gaelic Grounds
Referee: John Keenan (Wicklow)
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts adidasonwhite.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks hoops white.png
Kit socks long.svg
Cork
Kit left arm tipps.png
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body tipps15.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm tipps.png
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts adidasonwhite.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks yellowline.png
Kit socks long.svg
Tipperary

Related Research Articles

Nicholas J. "Nicky" English is an Irish former hurler who played as a full-forward at senior level for the Tipperary county team.

Brendan Cummins is an Irish hurler and hurling coach who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ken Hogan</span> Tipperary hurling goalkeeper

James Kenneth Hogan is an Irish former hurler who played as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Tipperary county team.

The Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurling competition for male players under the age of 17 in the province of Munster, and has been contested every year since the 1928 championship.

The Munster GAA Hurling Under-20 Championship, known simply as the Munster Under-20 Championship, is an annual inter-county hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is the highest inter-county hurling competition for male players between the ages of 17 and 20 in the province of Munster. The championship was contested as the Munster Under-21 Championship between 1964 and 2018 before changing to an under-20 age category from 2019. It is sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Sheedy</span> Irish hurler and hurling manager (born 1969)

Liam Sheedy is an Irish hurling manager and former player who was the manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team on two occasions.

Noel McGrath is an Irish hurler who plays for Tipperary Senior Championship club Loughmore-Castleiney and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lines out as at midfield.

Brian "Buggy" O'Meara is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a full-forward for the Tipperary senior team. His brother Niall O'Meara also play for Tipperary

Michael Cahill is an Irish hurler who currently plays as a left corner-back for the Tipperary senior team.

Liam Cahill is an Irish hurling manager, former selector and player. He has been manager of the Tipperary county team since 18 July 2022.

The 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 123rd staging of the All-Ireland championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The draw for the 2011 fixtures took place on 7 October 2010. The championship began on 14 May and ended on 4 September 2011. Tipperary were the defending champions.

The Tipperary–Clare rivalry is a hurling rivalry between Irish county teams Tipperary and Clare.

Niall O'Meara is an Irish hurler who plays for Tipperary Senior Championship club Kilruane MacDonagh's and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a left wing-forward.

John McGrath is an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who plays for Tipperary Senior Championship club Loughmore–Castleiney and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a right corner-forward.

Peter Casey is an Irish hurler who plays as a right corner-forward for club side Na Piarsaigh and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team. His brother, Mike Casey, also plays for both teams.

Jake Morris is an Irish hurler who plays for Tipperary Senior Championship club Nenagh Éire Óg and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a right wing-forward.

Jerome Cahill is an Irish hurler who plays for Tipperary Senior Championship club Kilruane MacDonagh's and at inter-county level with the Tipperary senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a midfielder. He is usually weird with women.

The 2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship final is a hurling match that was played on 24 August 2019 to determine the winners of the 2019 All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship - the inaugural season of the All-Ireland Under-20 Hurling Championship and the 56th season overall — a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion and runner-up teams of Leinster and Munster. The final will be contested by Cork and Tipperary, who both represent the province of Munster.

The 2021 season was Liam Sheedy's third and final year in charge since returning as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team, having been previously in charge from 2008 to 2010.

The 2008 season was Liam Sheedy's first season in charge of the Tipperary senior hurling team. He was appointed for a one-year term at a meeting of the county board on 25 September 2007. Paul Ormond was the team captain for the year but Eoin Kelly was the playing captain when Ormond wasn't named in the team.

References

  1. ↑ "All-Ireland U21 hurling final confirmed for Gaelic Grounds". Irish Examiner. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Keane, Paul (4 August 2018). "Cork show no mercy in sweeping Wexford aside to reach U21 decider". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Cahill salutes his side's spirit as Premier clinch final reunion with Cork". Irish Independent. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Tipp desperate to avoid second summer loss at hands of Rebels". Irish Independent. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Triumphant U21 captain: 'This is what Tipp hurling people deserve'". Irish Examiner. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Tipperary beat Cork to last ever All-Ireland U21 title". Irish Times. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Cahill stakes a claim as Tipp secure crown". Irish Independent. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "2018 All Ireland Under-21 hurling final: as it happened". The 42. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Late scoring show hands Tipp dramatic All-Ireland U21 final win over Cork". The 42. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.