2022/2023 TUS Dr. Harty Cup Under 19 A Hurling Final – Cashel CS 0-12 Thurles CBS 0-11

Cashel CS defeated Thurles CBS by 0-12 to 0-11 in the 2022/2023 TUS Dr. Harty Cup Under 19 A Hurling Final on Sunday February 5th at FBD Semple Stadium Thurles.

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Match Highlights

Highlights from a historic day in FBD Semple Stadium as @Cashel_CS overcame @cbsthurles in a pulsating @TUS_ie Dr Harty Cup Final. @StreamsportI | @Munsterpps https://t.co/ZxdnWpBLVW

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 5, 2023

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Harty Cup final: Clutch Ormond score delivers famous win for Cashel CS https://t.co/1ajrcHYoBn

— Irish Examiner Sport (@ExaminerSport) February 5, 2023

Harty Cup final: Clutch Ormond score delivers famous win for Cashel CS

Cashel CS 0-12 CBS Thurles 0-11

Report by Therese O’Callaghan for the Irish Examiner newspaper

Cashel CS claimed a famous first TUS Dr Harty Cup title (U19AH) in FBD Semple Stadium on Saturday.

Played before a huge and enthusiastic crowd of 7,283, the first-time finalists in this all-Tipperary decider were made go the full distance by a gritty CBS Thurles.

It was a dream come true for Brendan’s Ryan side, who only returned to the Harty last year. They were clearly up for the challenge. And having eked out narrow wins in both of their knockout games in January, they never panicked to create their own bit of history.

It was a brilliant collective team effort, with man-of-the-match Ger O’Dwyer leading the way delivering a rock-solid defensive performance. As well, six points from the stick of free-taker Ronan Connolly were crucial.

With the teams locked 0-11 apiece, Eanna Ormond supplied the winner in the second minute of stoppage.

It was a disappointing result for CBS Thurles who were seeking their ninth title – their most recent in 2015 – and it will be little consolation that they came up short only by the minimum.

It was a nervous start from both teams, Robbie Ryan eventually getting the scoreboard moving in the seventh minute. When he added a second free three minutes later, CBS Thurles with the wind at their backs were two ahead.

When Ronan Connolly – the joint-captain listed as number eight but lining out in the full-forward line – split the posts from a placed ball, Cashel CS got going. They picked off the next three points, two from their free-taker Connolly.

Notably, the first white flag from play didn’t arrive until the18th minute, that was courtesy of Fabian Ryan for Cashel CS to lead 0-4 to 0-2.

The final 10 minutes of the half belonged to CBS Thurles. Maher floated over a free before Aidan Stakelum combined with Daniel Rossiter and Joe Egan to level the game. and three minutes from the end of regulation, Tommy Maher scored his second point to leave CBS Thurles narrowly in front, 0-5 to 0-4.

Just like in the first-half, the restart was slow to get going. Tommy Maher extended the Thurles lead from a free. Ben Currivan and Connolly answered, 0-6 apiece.

David McGrath had a chance for a Cashel CS goal, but under pressure it trickled out wide only for the referee to call back for a free that Connolly converted. The same player added a ’65 and a free, 0-8 to 0-7 at the end of the third quarter.

As the intensity upped, Cashel CS began to stamp their authority and a point each from Oisin O’Donoghue and Adam Daly made it a three-point match.

However, and in keeping with the nature of the day, CBS Thurles bounced back with a trio of points to draw level, 0-10 each, and four minutes remaining.

The teams were tied once more through David McGrath and Tommy Maher before Eanna Ormond sealed the historic win with his 62nd minute point.

Cashel CS had a number of chances to extend their lead. But they didn’t oblige.

It mattered little.

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Post-Match Reaction

Post match reactio| @StephenGleeson_ caught up with several of the victorious @cashel_cs team after today's famous Dr Harty Cup win. @StreamsportI | @Munsterpps | @TUS_ien from Cashel players following Harty win https://t.co/KbXuUhJT9r

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 5, 2023

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Scorers for Cashel CS: R Connolly (0-6, 0-5 frees, 0-1 65), E Ormond, B Currivan, O O’Donoghue, D McGrath, F Ryan and A Daly (0-1 each).

Scorers for CBS Thurles: T Maher (0-5, 0-4 frees), R Ryan (0-3 frees), B Flanagan, A Stakelum and R Stapleton (0-1 each).

CASHEL CS: T Breen (Boherlahan-Dualla); D Spillane (Fethard), C Byrne (Golden-Kilfeacle), C Ryan (Golden-Kilfeacle); D Fogarty (Boherlahan-Dualla), J Quinlan (Fethard), G O’Dwyer (unattached), O O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs), S Buckley (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams); E Ormond (Golden-Kilfeacle), B Currivan (Golden-Kilfeacle, J-Capt), A Daly (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams); D McGrath (Cashel King Cormacs), F Ryan (Cashel King Cormacs), R Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs, J-Capt).
Subs: R Darcy (Boherlahan-Dualla) for R Connolly (55-56 bs), P Dalton (Golden-Kilfeacle) for E Ormond (63), R Darcy for F Ryan (63).

CBS THURLES: E Horgan (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams); L Doyle (Holycross Ballycahill), E Morris (Holycross Ballycahill), P O’Dwyer (Killenaule); E O’Connell (Loughmore Castleiney), J Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill), S Walsh (Moycarkey Borris); J Egan (Moycarkey Borris), T Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, Capt); J Maher (Moycarkey Borris), D Rossiter (Durlas Óg), A Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields); R Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill), J Lahart (Holycross Ballycahill), R Stapleton (Thurles Sarsfields).
Subs: B Flanagan (Moycarkey Borris) for J Lahart (37), J Doyle (Holycross Ballycahill) for A Stakelum (43), D Kelly (Éire Óg Annacarty) for R Ryan (45), J Hayes (Moycarkey Borris) for D Rossiter (58), E Ralph (Durlas Óg) for E O’Connell (63).

Referee: Eamonn Stapleton (Limerick).

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Fixture Details

TUS Dr. Harty Cup (U19 A Hurling) Final
Sunday February 5th 2023
Thurles CBS v Cashel Community School
Venue: FBD Semple Stadium Thurles at 1pm
Referee: Eamonn Stapleton (Limerick)
Extra Time if necessary (Result on the Day)

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Ticket Information

All Adults, Students and OAPs attending this game will require a ticket. Tickets are available to purchase via the link below and at participating Centra and Supervalu outlets.

Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of arriving at FBD Semple Stadium. There will be no cash sales at the venue.

Entry will be via the Ó Riain Stand only.

Adults – €10
Post Primary School and Third Level Students (12s and upwards) / OAPs – €5
Under 12s – Free admission when accompanied by an adult

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Live Streaming Information

This game will be streamed live by Munster GAA TV at a cost of 10 euro.

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Souvenir Match Programme

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the 40 page Souvenir Match Programme for 3 euro.

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Interview with Thurles CBS Manager Eamonn Buckley

| @CBSThurles Manager Eamon Buckley previews Sunday's @MunsterPPS Harty Cup final with @Cashel_cs! Stream Pass: https://t.co/wmvpjwG7fs https://t.co/tTWchqVU2Z

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 3, 2023

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Interview with Cashel Community School Manager Brendan Ryan

| @Cashel_cs Manager Brendan Ryan looks ahead to historic @MunsterPPS Dr Harty Cup final with @CBSThurles! Stream Pass: https://t.co/wmvpjwG7fs https://t.co/s97ms1avH0

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 3, 2023

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Interview with Colm Hayes, Munster GAA Post Primary Schools Chairman

Colm Hayes of @MunsterPPS previews the Dr Harty Cup final between Cashel_cs and @CBSThurles! Stream Pass: https://t.co/wmvpjwG7fs https://t.co/f4Re7gZtQk

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 2, 2023

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Interview with Amy McGuire, Head of Department of Sport and Early Childhood Studies at TUS, sponsors of Munster GAA Post Primary Schools

Amy Maguire of @TUS_ie looks ahead to this weekend's Harty Cup final between @Cashel_cs and @CBSThurles! Stream Pass: https://t.co/FUcnjkyN5k https://t.co/rqsuiy2cvX

— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) February 1, 2023