The 2017 40x20 Juvenile Team of 6/4 competitions took place last Saturday in Salthill and Claregalway venues. In total six different counties took part with Kilkenny and Cork counties taking home the gold medals.
In the U12/13 competition Cork received a w/o from Tyrone in the first semi-final while Kilkenny overcame Galway in the second semi-final 73-48. The final was a very exciting match with little between both teams with the result in the balance right up to the last ace. Going into the final game Cork led 57-62 and they extended their lead by leading 10-2 before a very strong comeback by Kilkenny which resulted in them losing the last game 11-15 but winning the title by the slimmest of margins 73-72.
In the U14/15 competition Kilkenny had a comfortable win over Mayo in the semi-final 90-33 while Tipperary received a bye to the final. In the final the Kilkenny team just edged their Tipperary opponents on a score-line 70-67.
Finally in the U16/17 competition Galway had a convincing win over Laois in the first semi-final 56-29 while Cork received a bye. In the final there was little between both team but Cork took the honors as they defeated the local Galway team 56-40.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches, parents and a special word of thanks to the Salthill and Claregalway club’s for their hospitality and referring on the day.
GAA Handball 40x20 Juvenile Team of Six/Four Championships - Results
Under 12/13 Team of 6 Championships
- SF 1: Cork: Cameron Sullivan, Cian Cronin O’Neill, Ben Sullivan, Calum McCarthy, Hayden Supple, Eanna McInerny, Eoin Daly, John Cronin W/O Tyrone Eoin McElholm, Ruairi McCullagh, Eoin Donaghy, Gary McAleer, Conor Owens, Patrick McCann. Scr.
- SF 2: Kilkenny: Kyle Jordan, Conor Holden, Daniel Hanrahan, Thomas Sharkey, David Holden, Ronan O'Brien, James Purcell, Michael Brennan dft Galway: Stephen Kelly, Cathal Ó Laoire, Dara Ó Laoire , Mikey Kelly, Paraic McNeela, Seán Stafford, Feidhlim Ó Diollúin, Jack Ó Domhnaill 73-48.
- Final: Kilkenny: Kyle Jordan, Conor Holden, Daniel Hanrahan, Thomas Sharkey, David Holden, Ronan O'Brien, James Purcell, Michael Brennan dft Cork: Cameron Sullivan, Cian Cronin O’Neill, Ben Sullivan, Calum McCarthy, Hayden Supple, Eanna McInerny, Eoin Daly, John Cronin 73-72.
Under 14/15 Team of 6 Championships
- SF 1: Tipperary:Cian Donnelly, Nathan Lenihan, Rory Grace, James Power, Eoin Healy, Jack McGrath Bye
- SF 2: Kilkenny: Eoin O'Brien, Sean Barron, Sean Purcell, Ciaran O'Neill, Gearoid Phelan, John Doheny, Tom Holden, David Quinlan dft Mayo: Micheal Gilmartin, Eoin Fox, Patrick Carroll, James Lally, Bobby Reilly, Ciaran Heneghan, Conor Hanahoe, Liam McCormack 90-33.
- Final: Kilkenny: Eoin O'Brien, Sean Barron, Sean Purcell, Ciaran O'Neill, Gearoid Phelan, John Doheny, Tom Holden, David Quinlan dft Tipperary:Cian Donnelly, Nathan Lenihan, Rory Grace, James Power, Eoin Healy, Jack McGrath 70-67.
Under 16/17 Team of 4 Championships
- SF 1: Cork:Colin Healy, Anthony O’Connell, Luke Barrett, Brooklyn Hickey Bye
- SF 2: Galway: Darragh Jordan, Eanna Wood, Evan Kerrigan , Paul Conneely, Shane Lawless, Fiachra Mulkerrins dft Laois: Brian Brennan, Conor Mulhall, Thomas Walsh, Padraig Walsh 56-29.
- Final: Cork:Colin Healy, Anthony O’Connell, Luke Barrett, Brooklyn Hickey dft Galway: Darragh Jordan, Eanna Wood, Evan Kerrigan , Paul Conneely, Shane Lawless, Fiachra Mulkerrins 56-40.