The 2022 4-Wall Juvenile Boys Team of 6/4 competitions took place over the weekend in Cork, Tipperary and Tyrone venues. In total five different counties took part with Kilkenny taking home two titles and Clare taking home the 3rd set of gold medals.
In the U12/13 competition Kilkenny overcame Tyrone in the first semi-final 79-69 while Galway also had a tight victory over Clare opposition on a score-line 78-69. In the final the Kilkenny side proved too strong for the Galway team and took the title 90-22. No doubt we will see these players many times in the future, displaying their high level of handball skills that was on display at the weekend.
In the U14/15 competition Kilkenny received a bye from Monaghan while Clare also received a bye. In the final, Clare started strongly and built up a commanding lead and went on to defeat Kilkenny on an 81-45 score-line.
Finally, in the U16/17 competition, Kilkenny had a tight victory over Cork in the final to win on a score-line 54-41.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches, parents and a special word of thanks to the referees and the host clubs for their hosting and hospitality.
GAA Handball 4-Wall Juvenile Team of Six/Four Championships 2022
Under 12/13 Team of 6 Championships
- SF 1: Kilkenny: Shane Doyle, Steven Hoyne, Matthew Corr, Darragh McCormack, Conor Manogue, Jake O’Neill, Lorcan Mahony, Jack Egan dft Tyrone: Ciaran McCrystal, Damhan Meenagh, Tarlach Tracey, Micheal McCrystal, Caithair Kelly, Aidan Farley 79-69
- SF 2: Galway: Adam Hanley, Adam Keillor, Learaí Ó Grádaigh, Jack Ó Conghaile, James Walsh, Bertie Donohue, Oisín Ó Neachtain dft Clare: Daniel Madden, Daithi Madden, Charlie Collins, Cian Howard, Sean Considine, Eoin Shanahan, Donnach Lenihan, Sean Daly 78-69
- Final: Kilkenny: Shane Doyle, Steven Hoyne, Matthew Corr, Darragh McCormack, Conor Manogue, Jake O’Neill, Lorcan Mahony, Jack Egan dft Galway:Adam Hanley, Adam Keillor, Learaí Ó Grádaigh, Jack Ó Conghaile, James Walsh, Bertie Donohue, Oisín Ó Neachtain 90-26.
Under 14/15 Team of 6 Championships
- SF 1: Kilkenny: Rian Dowling, Dan Carroll, Daniel Hayes, Timmy Corr, Cian Doherty, Padraig Egan, Dan McCormack, James Kenny W/O Monaghan: Donnacha McCluskey, Dermott McKenna, Daithi McMeel, Enda McAnenly, Odhran McMeel, Myles McMeel scr.
- SF 2: Clare: Jack Madden, Jerry O’Connor, Matthew Coughlan, Ryan Hayes, Donnacha Mahon, Cathal Noonan, Mark McGrath, Liam Óg O’Meara. Bye
- Final: Clare: Jack Madden, Jerry O’Connor, Matthew Coughlan, Ryan Hayes, Donnacha Mahon, Cathal Noonan, Mark McGrath, Liam Óg O’Meara dft Kilkenny: Rian Dowling, Dan Carroll, Daniel Hayes, Timmy Corr, Cian Doherty, Padraig Egan, Dan McCormack, James Kenny 81-45.
Under 16/17 Team of 4 Championships
- Final: Kilkenny: Michael Stynes, Luke Hanrahan, Enna O'Keefe, Ronan O'Brien, Evan Doyle, Rory Glynn dft Cork: Nathan Sheehan, Colin Brosnan, Jack Keating, Fionn Fitzgerald 54-41.