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Nenagh CBS land first-ever Harty Cup with win over Ardscoil Rís

Tipperary school now become third school in a row to achieve their maiden triumph.

Nenagh CBS 2-16

Ardscoil Rís 0-21

ANDY HOOLAN’S STOPPAGE time goal meant he and Nenagh CBS have their place in Harty Cup history, as the Tipperary school secured the Dr. Harty Cup for the very first time, with Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís trumped by the late drama.

The U19 Schools hurling final had all the quality expected for this grade, and Ennis provided a suitable venue for the 3,014 spectators. There was little to separate the sides throughout, but Ardscoil had a hand on the silverware when Patrick Kearney put them two ahead with the two additional minutes elapsed.

However, Nenagh, as with their semi-final win, didn’t read the script and they eventually got the goal to take the title. Before the late dramatics, the sides regularly swapped the advantage, with Nenagh’s strong finish to the opening half repelling a quality Ardscoil start.

Fintan Fitzgerald was key to a 0-9 to 0-5 advantage, his fourth point the pick of the bunch as he tied the Tipperary defence in knots.

There were contributions too from Daniel Chaplin and Marc O’Brien, while in reply, Darragh McCarthy led for Nenagh.

McCarthy, captain of the side, was sharp from frees and play and he was joined by Eoghan Doughan, who helped them stay in touch. The half closed with the opening goal, substitute Austin Duff rattling the net for a quickfire 1-1 from the Toomevara man.

Neither side could break free during a tense second half, but Eoin Begley, O’Brien (free) and Kearney hit three on the trot to put Ardscoil clear. There was time for another chance, first a stunning Fionn O’Brien save to deny Brian O’Meara, then a Hoolan effort which nestled in the bottom corner.

History made, with a third new winner on the bounce; St. Joseph’s of Tulla (2022), Cashel Community School (2023) and now Nenagh CBS.

Scorers for Nenagh CBS: Darragh McCarthy 0-7 (0-4 frees); Austin Duff 1-1; Andy Hoolan 1-0; Eoghan Doughan 0-3; Mason Cawley 0-3; Ciaran Foley 0-2.

Scorers for Ardscoil Rís: Fintan Fitzgerald, Marc O’Brien (0-1 frees) 0-5 each; Danny Chaplin (0-2frees), Michael Collins 0-3 each; Eoin Begley 0-2; Darragh Gleeson, Daniel Scully, Patrick Kearney 0-1 each.

Nenagh CBS (all Tipperary):

Simon Grace (Ballina)

Conor Grace (Burgess), Cian Connolly (Nenagh Éire Óg), Gavin McGrath (Kiladangan)

Jack Doran (Toomevara), Jake Hackett (Toomevara), Andy Hoolan (Moneygall)

Ciaran Foley (Borrisokane), Mason Cawley (Nenagh Éire Óg)

Jack Mulcahy (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara, Capt), Zack Keller (Nenagh Éire Óg)

Aodhan O’Connor (Nenagh Éire Óg), Danny Quinn (Silvermines), Eoghan Doughan (Moneygall)

Subs: 

Austin Duff (Toomevara) for Quinn (25)

Darragh Treacy (Silvermines) for Keller (48)

Joe O’Dwyer (Burgess) for Mulcahy (51)

Ardscoil Rís (Limerick unless stated): 

Fionn O’Brien (Bruree)

John O’Keeffe (Na Piarsaigh), Sean McMahon (Smith O’Briens, Clare), Sean Morrissey (Dromin-Athlacca)

James Finn (Na Piarsaigh), Jamie Moylan (Cratloe, Clare), Diarmuid Scully (Dromin-Athlacca)

Riain McNamara (Cratloe, Clare), Matthew O’Halloran (Sixmilebridge, Clare)

Diarmuid Stritch (Clonlara, Clare), Fintan Fitzgerald (Mungret St Paul’s), Michael Collins (Clonlara, Clare)

Danny Chaplin (Sixmilebridge, Clare), Marc O’Brien (Cratloe, Clare), Eoin Begley (Clonlara, Clare)

Subs: 

Darragh Gleeson (Adare) for O’Keeffe (half-time)

Patrick Kearney (Adare) for Chaplin (39)

Brian O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs) for O’Connor (55)

Jack Cosgrove for Stritch (58)

Sean Arthur (Newmarket on Fergus) for Collins (63)

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    May 2nd 2020, 8:59 AM

    We could certainly be doing with a Ferris or two in the green jersey nowadays. One of the best ever to wear the jersey. Pity career ended prematurely. I do enjoy him on the punditry. Very honest.

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    May 2nd 2020, 1:02 PM

    @Ray Ridge: So powerful, quality player indeed, thought he started his punditry on the bitter side, taken some time for the competitor in him to fade a little, he’s decent enough now tho in fairness.

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    May 2nd 2020, 5:11 PM

    He would have made any world 15 in his prime, absolutely quality player. Such a shame his career ended so early

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    May 2nd 2020, 8:09 PM

    When on form and injury free he was up there with Kaino as the best no.6 in the world.

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    May 2nd 2020, 9:11 AM

    Is Impactful code for always injured?

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    May 2nd 2020, 12:30 PM

    @Spailpeen Farrell: stupid comment. He was a class player

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    May 2nd 2020, 10:04 PM

    @Spailpeen Farrell: Always injured? Yes injury blighted the last year or so for him, but always injured, that’s a laugh. The reckless way he put himself about was possibly what didn’t help him have a long career but he never went missing in games and without needing to talk about what irishness meant to him he did his bit and more for the game here. Top class 6.

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    May 3rd 2020, 12:58 AM

    What a brilliant player – such a shame he had to retire so early. Always thought he could have managed himself a little better in terms of injuries, but guess that was just the competitor in him / always wanted to be back out in the thick of it.

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    May 3rd 2020, 2:06 PM

    I train at the same gym as him nowadays and hes STILL a beast!

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    May 4th 2020, 6:08 AM

    Jaysis Ireland really had a glorious chance in 2011 to win the World Cup. Full panel of players to chose from……..Welsh defence was unreal that day though

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    May 5th 2020, 3:12 PM

    Not sure we played New Zealand in Croker in 2010, think it was Aviva Stadium.

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