Athenry bridged a gap of 49 years when they beat St Finbarr’s of Cork to claim the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Club Title on a bitterly cold day in Semple Stadium in Thurles.

Joe Rabbitte’s side had to come from behind a second time, having trailed by four points midway through the second half, but Athenry again showed determination and spirit to win by 0-14 to 0-12.

Here is the commentary of that historic game with Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins. 

Presented by John Mulligan.

Post Match Reaction

While the presentation was happening, Tommy spoke to Athenry Manager Joe Rabbitte. 

Tommy then spoke to Athenry Captain Dervla Higgins.

The Galway Bay FM Player Of The Match Lisa Casserley was next to speak to Tommy.

Finally, Athenry legend Therese Donoghue spoke to Tommy. 

Teams and Scorers

SCORERS FOR ATHENRY: S Rabbitte 0-4(2fs, 1 45); C Burke 0-3; J Gill 0-2 (1f); E McGlynn, K Madden, T Donohue, K O’Driscoll, O Rabbitte 0-1 each

SCORERS FOR ST FINBARR’S: S McCartan 0-6(5fs); O Cahalane, K Wall 0-2 each; E Hurley, N Olden 0-1 each

ATHENRY: L Freeney, T Kilkenny, D Higgins, K Screene, L Casserly, O Rabbitte, S Feeney, K Madden, E McGlynn, E Keane, J Gill, T Donohue, C Burke, S Rabbitte, K O’Driscoll. Subs: A Jordan for Keane (48), M Noone for McGlynn (52).

ST FINBARR’S: C Hurley, S Punch, A Egan, A O’Neill, G Cahalane, M Cahalane, S Daly, K McCarthy, A Shannon, N Olden, K Wall, S McCartan, E Hurley, O Cahalane, H O’Leary. Subs: C Golden for Daly (ht), E Wigginton Barrett for E Hurley (54), L O’Donovan for Olden (59).

REFEREE: Brian Kearney (Kildare).

Athenry’s Clodagh Burke was named the RTE Player of the Match after the All-Ireland Final.

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