Galway 2-17
Cork 2-15
Fintan O’Toole reports from Croke Park
JACK CANNING SMASHED home two second-half goals and claimed the man-of-the-match award as Galway lifted the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling title today with victory against Cork.
Galway trailed 2-7 to 0-10 at the break with Cork starting excellently as Brian Turnbull and Evan Sheehan, both injury doubts before the game, netted in the first-half.
Turnbull’s goal arrived after just eight seconds of play and despite being hampered by a hamstring injury, he still shone throughout and finished with 1-7.
Sheehan fired home a brilliant second goal in the 15th minute as Cork went in front 2-3 to 0-3 but Galway cut that advantage before the interval with Seán Bleahane and Conor Molloy both in accurate form.
Then Galway exploded into life after the break with Donal Mannion’s wonderful run setting up Canning to finish to the net with aplomb and the Portumna youngster blasted home another goal in the 39th minute.
Galway used that as a platform to go 2-17 to 2-12 clear entering the finale and while Cork hit the final three points of the game through Turnbull (2) and Robert Downey, Galway’s defence repelled their advances to triumph.
Scorers for Galway: Jack Canning 2-2, Conor Molloy 0-7 (0-7f), Sean Bleahene 0-5, Ben Moran, Donal Mannion, Daniel Loftus (0-1f) 0-1 each.
Scorers for Cork: Brian Turnbull 1-7 (0-3f), Liam O’Shea 0-3, Evan Sheehan 1-0, Craig Hanafin 0-2, Barry Murphy, Daire Connery, Robert Downey 0-1 each.
Galway
1. Darrach Fahy (Ardrahan)
2. Caimin Killeen (Loughrea)
3. Daniel Loftus (Turloughmore)
4. Darren Morrissey (Sarsfields – captain)
5. Ronan Glennon (Mullagh)
6. Conor Caulfield (Kilconieron)
7. Mark Gill (Castlegar)
21. Conor Molloy (Kilnadeema-Leitrim)
9. Conor Fahy (Padraig Pearses)
10. Ben Moran (Tynagh Abbey Duniry)
11. Conor Walsh (Turloughmore)
12. Martin McManus (Loughrea)
13. Sean Bleahene (Ahascragh Fohenagh)
14. Donal Mannion (Cappataggle)
15. Jack Canning (Portumna)
Subs
22. Shane Ryan (Clarinbridge) for McManus (half-time)
17. Sam McArdle (Clarinbridge) for Loftus (53)
24. Mark Kennedy (Clarinbridge) for Moran (56)
20. Enda Fahy (Kilbeacanty) for Walsh (61)
Cork
1. Ger Collins (Ballinhassig)
2. Conor O’Callaghan (Dromtarriffe)
3. Sean O’Leary-Hayes (Midleton – captain)
4. Eoin Roche (Bride Rovers)
5. Aaron Walsh-Barry (Carrigtwohill)
6. James Keating (Kildorrery)
7. Ger Millerick (Fr. O Neill’s)
8. Daire Connery (Na Piarsaigh)
9. Diarmuid Linehan (Ballyhooly)
10. Craig Hanifin (Na Piarsaigh)
11. Liam O’Shea (Lisgoold)
12. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers)
13. Evan Sheehan (Na Piarsaigh)
14. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers)
15. Brian Turnbull (Douglas)
Subs
23. Declan Hanlon (Blarney) for Linehan (38)
20. Barry Murphy (Castlelyons) for Walsh Barry (46)
Referee: Sean Cleere (Kilkenny)
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Can’t stand that Irelands call. We are a one nation team. Surely a better sing than a Phil coulter ditty would be better. Cmon Ireland
We’re not a “one nation team”.That’s non negotiable.Accept it and show some respect to the Bests and Trimbles in Irish rugby.
One nation two jurisdictions. Irish is Irish whether it’s the North or the Republic
Eh that’s what i meant! republic and northern Irish players playing as one.
Leslie, my comment was directed at Peter Rice. I agee with you of course
sound Peter my reply was not for yourself either, was meant for the other chap too :-)
The whole point of introducing Ireland’s Call – I also hate it btw ;-)…. – was that many of the Northern players don’t see themselves as Irish. Like it or not, that’s the reason….
Mattoid, of course they see themselves as Irish, but not of the Republic. They also believe, as I do, that the Irish Rugby team represents Irish nation as a whole and not just the Republic.
Well they sure as hell aren’t going to see themselves as English, Scottish or Welsh! The point is they don’t feel represented by Amhran na bhFiann, and that applies as much to the fans as the players.
Murray is mad for them box kicks. Can’t really see the point in giving up possession. Am I missing something?
Sooner the better we realise Ireland are not as good as we all think. Their an average team have been for last 3 years
Not too bright are ye Thomas? Average yet they’ve beaten top rugby teams like France, south Africa, Australia and Wales over the same 3 year period. Not bad when rugby is very much a 3rd sport in Ireland – GAA and Soccer being the most played.
Fair play to Trimble with the token try at the end – best looking scoreline in a long while for Ireland!
Token?
Higgins would make a better scrum half than murray !!
Feargal you are a loser.
TP;Toilet Paper…I have to go soon, enjoy :D