LIMERICK are the All Ireland under 21 hurling champions for 2015. John Kiely’s men defeated Wexford 0-26 to 1-07 in Thurles tonight in front of 18,500 fans.
In what was a one sided affair from start to finish, Limerick produced some fine scores to lead 0-11 to 0-4 at half time. The second 30 was no different, athough a 51st minute goal for Wexford from Conor McDonald, did look like a comeback was on. Limerick showed character, which this team has in abundance, to kick on a finish the game with seven more points to secure the Cross of Cashel trophy for the fifth time, the county’s first since 2002. Barry Nash, wearing the number 15 jersey, was Man of the match in what is a brilliant finish to what had been a frustrating season for Limerick hurling.
Limerick
1. David McCarthy (Glenroe)
2. Sean Finn (Bruff)
3. Richie English (Doon)
4. Michael Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell – Captain)
6. Barry O Connell (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
7. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patrick’s)
8. Darragh O’Donovan (Doon)
9. Pat Ryan (Doon)
10. Ronan Lynch (Na Piarsaigh)
11. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
12. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
13. Colin Ryan (Pallasgreen)
14. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
15. Barry Nash (South Liberties).
Wexford
1. Oliver O’Leary (Buffers Alley)
2. Simon Donohoe (Shelmaliers)
3. Liam Ryan (Rapparees)
4. Eoin Conroy (Naomh Eanna – Captain).
5. Jim White (Oylegate Glenbrien)
6. Padraig Foley (Crossabeg Ballymurn)
7. Jack O’Connor (St. Martin’s)
8. Conor Devitt (Ballyfad)
9. Tony French (Adamstown)
10. Andrew Kenny (Buffers Alley)
11. Kevin Foley (Rapparees)
12. James Cash (Shelmaliers)
13. Cathal Dunbar (Ballygarret)
14. Conor McDonald (Naomh Eanna)
15. Peter Sutton (Oulart The Ballagh)
