Congratulations to our U21 players and management team on their thoroughly deserved 3-13 to 1-12 victory over De La Salle in the County 'A' Hurling Final played this afternoon at Fraher Field. Every player, to a man, put in a truly committed and skillful display to claim our fifth county title at this grade and our first since 2007. Indeed, this win has great significance for our club. We won the first title played in 1966 and have now won the last. From 2019 this competition will be played at U20 level. Of further importance to us is that the U21 trophy is named in honour of our much esteemed late chairman, Tony Mansfield. We tried might and main to win this cup over the last few years but fell at the final hurdle. Thankfully it now rests in Tony's beloved Village. It will sit nicely alongside the County U21 'A' Football trophy won earlier this year!!
Conor Prunty receiving the Tony Mansfield Cup from Moira Mansfield and County Board Chairman, Paddy Joe Ryan |
Conor Prunty raises the Tony Mansfield Cup |
Players, Mansfield family members and supporters celebrate victory in the County U21 'A' Hurling Championship Final |
Conor Prunty with the Mansfield family celebrate victory in the County U21 'A' Hurling Championship Final |
County U21 'A' Hurling Champions, 2018 |