Loughrea Hurling Club Claims Victory in the 2024 Brooks County Senior Hurling Final!

Loughrea Hurling Club Claims Victory in the 2024 Brooks County Senior Hurling Final!

In a thrilling showdown at Kenny Park, Athenry, the Loughrea Hurling Club triumphed over Cappataggle Hurling Club to claim the 2024 Brooks County Senior Hurling Championship title. With a final score of 1-15 to 0-16, Loughrea emerged victorious, securing their place as County Champions for the first time since 2006.

The winning moment was solidified by a goal from Anthony Burns in the 57th minute. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Anthony Burns was named Man of the Match in the County Senior Hurling Final. He accepted his award from Liam Brady.

Photo by Galway GAA.

Sponsored by Brooks Group, the 2024 County Senior Hurling Final was held on Sunday, 10th November 10th, in Kenny Park, where Loughrea and Cappataggle faced off for the County title.

The historic win, witnessed by a passionate crowd adorned in Loughrea’s blue and gold, marked the club’s third County Championship win since its founding. Their previous wins include their inaugural title in 1941 and a fierce victory in 2006 against Portumna. This year’s triumph also ends a determined journey for Loughrea, who last competed in the final in 2022 but fell just short in a nail-biting replay against St Thomas.

Cappataggle, making their Senior Final debut, brought intensity and ambition to the field, eager to claim their first championship since their establishment in 1885. Known for their powerful semi-final performance, where they defeated reigning All-Ireland Club Champions St Thomas, Cappataggle offered formidable opposition in this decisive match. The game was an intense battle of skill, strength, and strategy, with both teams displaying exemplary sportsmanship and determination to claim the title.

Caragh Precision, proud main sponsors of the Loughrea Senior Hurlers, extend their warm congratulations to the Loughrea team for their remarkable achievement.

LOUGHREA: G. Loughnane; P. Hoban, J. Coen, K. Hanrahan; S. O’Brien, S. Morgan, B. Keary; I. Hanrahan (c), S. Sweeney; C. Killeen, T. Killeen, J. Mooney; A. Burns, Darren Shaughnessy, N. Keary.

Subs: Cullen Killeen for S. Sweeney (inj 11); J. Ryan for N. Keary (39); Dylan Shaughnessy for Darren Shaughnessy (52); T. Hoban for C. Killeen (58).

CAPPATAGGLE: J. Skehill; D. Campbell, J. Garvey, L. Hession; L. Coughlan, M. Garvey, D. Dolan; E. Garvey, Oisín Finn; R. Garvey, N. Collins, Oran Finn (c); L. Collins, D. Malone, J. Mannion.

Subs: C. Bowes for Oran Finn (40); J. Egan for R. Garvey (46).

Scorers for Loughrea: A. Burns (1-3); T. Killeen (0-4, 3 frees); J. Morgan (1 free, 1 65) (0-3); I. Hanrahan (0-2); S. O’Brien, Caimin Killeen, N. Keary (0-1 each).

Scorers for Cappataggle: N. Collins (0-8, 5 frees, 2 65s); L. Collins (0-4); D. Malone (0-3); J. Mannion (0-1).

Referee: B. Keon (Tommy Larkins).

Loughrea Hurling Club homecoming is estimated at the clubs main pitch at 6pm.

Congratulations once again to Loughrea Hurling Club – 2024 County Senior Hurling Champions!

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