All Munster Final for the first time as Cork and Tipperary contest the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Championship Final

 

Shane Kingston (Cork Captain), Colin English (Tipperary Captain), Denis Ring (Cork Manager) and Liam Cahill (Tipperary Manager) today attended the preview of this Sunday’s Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Final, which will be a repeat of this year’s Munster decider, marking the first ever U-21 All-Ireland Final where two counties from the same province go head-to-head for the ultimate prize.

 

The 2018 campaign comes to a conclusion on Sunday 26 August at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick (17:30 throw-in) with Cork in search of their first Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland title in 20 years while the Premier will be looking to make amends for their Munster Final defeat to the Rebels and reclaim the crown for the first time since 2010.

 

Cork were convincing winners when the two counties met in July in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, registering a 13-point win over their neighbours as they lifted their first Munster title in 11 years. Despite the hard defeat, Tipperary bounced back impressively in their All-Ireland Semi-Final against a strong Galway outfit to set up this weekend’s pairing which becomes the latest in a long line of encounters between these two close rivals.

 

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, John Horan said: “This final promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Gaelic Grounds and I wish the teams the very best of luck. It’s far from a novel pairing but it is novel in terms of this stage of this championship. I’m sure we’ll get another great renewal of an age-old hurling rivalry.

 

“I want to thank Bord Gáis Energy for their ongoing sponsorship of this competition. This is their tenth as sponsor and over the last decade they’ve done so much to promote the game of hurling and its players to fans across the country. I look forward to seeing what they have in store at the final.”

 

Managing Director (Interim) of Bord Gáis Energy, Mark Prentice said: “It’s a testament to the unpredictability of this competition that this Sunday’s Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Championship Final signals the first ever meeting of two counties from the same province in a Final. It’s a particularly interesting pairing given both teams have already met this year and I’m sure that will only add to the anticipation ahead of what always proves to be a fantastic occasion in the hurling season.

 

“I’d like to thank both captains, Shane and Colin for joining us for today’s preview event along with their respective managers, Denis and Liam. We appreciate it’s a busy week for both camps as they prepare for Sunday and on that note I would like to extend my best wishes to all four, their respective teams and all of the travelling supporters from both counties.”

 

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Cork’s Path to the Final

Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 Munster Championship

Semi Final – Cork (0-23) Waterford (1-17)

Final – Cork (2-23) Tipperary (1-13)

 

Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Championship

Semi-Final – Cork (3-26) Wexford (0-13)

 

Tipperary’s Path to the Final

Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 Munster Championship

Semi Final – Tipperary (1-22) Limerick (1-13)

Final – Cork (2-23) Tipperary (1-13)

 

Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Championship

Semi-Final – Tipperary (3-17) Galway (1-17)

 

 

Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 All-Ireland Championship Roll of Honour

 

2017 – Limerick

2016 – Waterford

2015 – Limerick

2014 – Clare

2013 – Clare

2012 – Clare

2011 – Galway

2010 – Tipperary

2009 – Clare

2008 – Kilkenny

2007 – Galway

2006 – Kilkenny

2005 – Galway

2004 – Kilkenny

2003 – Kilkenny

2002 – Limerick

2001 – Limerick

2000 – Limerick

1999 – Kilkenny

1998 – Cork

1997 – Cork

1996 – Galway

1995 – Tipperary

1994 – Kilkenny

1993 – Galway

1992 – Waterford

1991 – Galway

1990 – Kilkenny

1989 – Tipperary

1988 – Cork

1987 – Limerick

1986 – Galway

1985 – Tipperary

1984 – Kilkenny

1983 – Galway

1982 – Cork

1981 – Tipperary

1980 – Tipperary

1979 – Tipperary

1978 – Galway

1977 – Kilkenny

1976 – Cork

1975 – Kilkenny

1974 – Kilkenny

1973 – Cork

1972 – Galway

1971 – Cork

1970 – Cork

1969 – Cork

1968 – Cork

1967 – Tipperary

1966 – Cork

1965 – Wexford

1964 – Tipperary