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Kildangan won a first-ever north Tipperary under-21A title at the expense of Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g in Dolla on Sunday afternoon. Despite trailing 0-4 to 0-7 with twenty minutes to play Kildangan hit 0-5 without reply to force themselves into a 0-9 to 0-7 lead, an advantage that Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g could not claw back despite a heroic late effort to do so.
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The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g and Kildangan players pictured battling for the ball during Sunday’s Walsh\u2019s of Nenagh North Tipperary Under-21A Hurling Championship final at Dolla.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Walsh\u2019s of Nenagh North Tipperary
\nUnder-21A Hurling Championship Final
\nNenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 0-8 Kildangan 0-9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kildangan won a first-ever north Tipperary under-21A title at the expense of Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g in Dolla on Sunday afternoon. <\/p>\n

Although \u00c9ire \u00d3g were defeated on this occasion the club would like to thank the panel of players for the manner in which they represented themselves, their families and the club. <\/p>\n

Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g would like to extend its thanks to the under-21 management team of Ger Tucker (manager), Eddie Tucker, Greg Browne & Donie O\u2019Brien for all of their efforts. <\/p>\n

\u00c9ire \u00d3g would also like to wish Kildangan all the very best in their up-coming county semi-final against west champions Clonoulty-Rossmore.<\/p>\n

FIRST HALF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kildangan took the lead thanks to a Willie Connors free as early as the fourth minute, but a highly-motivated Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g team responded when Mark Tuite won a turnover in the sixth minute and fed Killian Gleeson who fired over a great point off his right.<\/p>\n

The Blues were chasing a first divisional title at the grade in twenty years (1994) and worked tirelessly in the opening quarter. Indeed, a stunning Killian Gleeson tackle in the 16th minute won the ball for \u00c9ire \u00d3g and sparked a move which also featured a Donnacha Quinn assist and a James Mackey point. Seconds later Se\u00e1nie Geaney set up Bob O\u2019Brien for a left-handed effort and \u00c9ire \u00d3g led 0-3 to 0-1.<\/p>\n

Tadhg Gallagher hit back for Kildangan with a great point in the 17th minute, but \u00c9ire \u00d3g re-established their two-point lead when Philip Hickey set up Donnacha Quinn in the 18th.<\/p>\n

Willie Connors set up Paul Flynn for a Kildangan point in the 26th minute and the sides retired with the minimum between them at the interval – 0-4 to 0-3.<\/p>\n

SECOND HALF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immediately after the break \u00c9ire \u00d3g seized the initiative when Bob O\u2019Brien and Mark Tuite won frees which Donnacha Quinn converted. Willie Connors responded with a converted free for his side, but the Kildangan lads were left cursing their luck in the 38th minute when \u00c9ire \u00d3g full-back Adam Gratton cleared Ben Banaghan\u2019s tame effort off the line. <\/p>\n

A minute later Kildangan were singing the praises of \u2018keeper Cathal Hayes who conjured a stunning double save – Hayes saved brilliantly from Philip Hickey and Mark Tuite after John Cahalan\u2019s surging run.<\/p>\n

With twenty minutes to play a James Mackey point forced \u00c9ire \u00d3g three points clear (0-7 to 0-4), but then Kildangan\u2019s game plan started to pay a real dividend. <\/p>\n

A Willie Connors free in the 42nd minute set Kildangan on their way and four minutes later Tadhg Gallagher cracked over a point from play to reduce the margin to one. Then, in the 49th minute, Willie Connors fired over a free from his own 65-yard line to tie the game.<\/p>\n

The contest for possession was now ferocious in nature as both sides desperately sought the upper hand – the break finally went Kildangan\u2019s way in the 50th minute when Tadhg Gallagher surged into the \u00c9ire \u00d3g half before finishing off his right.<\/p>\n

Five minutes later Kevin Flynn made a terrific save in the \u00c9ire \u00d3g goal to deny Paul Flynn a three-pointer, but an undeterred Paul Flynn won possession once more a minute later and belted his side into a 0-9 to 0-7 lead.<\/p>\n

\u00c9ire \u00d3g fought back with all the determination that we have come to associate with this group of players with wing-back Se\u00e1nie Geaney landing a monster of a point in the 58th minute.<\/p>\n

The Kildangan defence stood tall thereafter and \u00c9ire \u00d3g failed to create a final scoring opportunity which could have rescued this north final.<\/p>\n

MATCH DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g:<\/strong> Kevin Flynn (captain), Brian Flynn, Adam Gratton, Michael Collins, Darragh Walsh, Barry Heffernan, Se\u00e1nie Geaney (0-1), Killian Gleeson (0-1), Gary Howard, Donnacha Quinn (0-3, 0-2 frees), Bob O\u2019Brien (0-1), John Cahalan, Philip Hickey, Mark Tuite, James Mackey (0-2). Subs: (39th) Conor Ryan for John Cahalan, (61st) Christopher Ryan for Conor Ryan.<\/p>\n

Remaining Panel Members:<\/strong> Brian Gubbins, Aodh\u00e1n Geaney, Keelan Higgiston, Alex Jones, Luke Kennedy, Brian Tuite, Gavin O\u2019Connor, Dean Ray, Aidan Healy, Michael Hallinan, Paul Slattery, Ois\u00edn Ryan, Darragh Gleeson, Andrew Coffey, Donnacha Heffernan, Shane Hennessy.<\/p>\n

Kildangan:<\/strong> Cathal Hayes, Darren Moran, Alan Flynn, Jim Minehan, Johnny Horan, Eoin Meagher, David Sweeney, Jack Loughnane (captain), Andy Loughnane, Se\u00e1n Webb, Paul Flynn (0-2), Tom McLoughlin, James Mulqueen, Tadhg Gallagher (0-3), Willie Connors (0-4, 0-4 frees). Subs: (37th) Ben Banaghan for James Mulqueen.<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Philip Kelly (Ballinahinch).<\/p>\n

Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g & North Tipperary
\nUnder-21A Hurling Finals<\/strong>
\n2014 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 0-8 Kildangan 0-9
\n2011 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 3-6 Burgess 0-18
\n2001 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 0-10 Toomevara 3-12
\n1999 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 0-7 Burgess 1-5
\n1996 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 1-16 Toomevara 2-14
\n1994 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 1-14 Moneygall 1-8
\n1993 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 1-10 Moneygall 0-7
\n1982 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 2-7 Roscrea 1-8
\n1981 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 3-13 Erin’s Hope 2-9
\n1980 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 3-13 Lorrha-Dorrha 1-7
\n1979 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 3-4 Roscrea 1-5
\n1969 Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 2-7 Borris-Ileigh 3-9 <\/p>\n

North Tipperary Under-21A Roll of Honour<\/strong>
\nKilruane MacDonagh\u2019s (12): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013.
\nToomevara (10): 1967, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2005.
\nRoscrea (7): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1968, 1983, 1984.
\nNenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g (6): 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1993, 1994.
\nBorris-Ileigh (4): 1969, 1987, 1988, 1997.
\nBurgess (4): 1999, 2002, 2004, 2011.
\nNaomh P\u00e1draig (3): 1959, 1970, 1971.
\nTemplederry Kenyons (2): 1977, 2008.
\nLorrha-Knockshegowna (2): 1965, 1966.
\nErin\u2019s Hope (2): 1989, 1991.
\nBorrisokane-Shannon Rovers (1): 1960.
\nMoneygall (1): 1992.
\nBallina (1): 2003.
\nKildangan (1): 2014.<\/p>\n

CLUB LOTTO<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Just watch how far we can stretch your \u20ac2!<\/p>\n

Alternatively you can also support Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g by paying your club membership<\/a>. Membership for 2014 is now due and can be paid to any club officer or online<\/a>. The cost of membership is priced at \u20ac25.<\/p>\n

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