As it happened: Offaly win first All-Ireland Under-20 hurling title with convincing win over Tipperary
![Ben Currivan of Tipperary is tackled by Leigh Kavanagh, left, and Adam Screeney of Offaly during the Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/focus.independent.ie/thumbor/uKi6fcj-k83dfzncxWSn6mz3aZs=/0x10:3124x2088/960x640/prod-mh-ireland/bb848c61-1911-492b-9577-00f5bf1f17c0/4fe60030-0e93-4c9f-9744-22ae25a9175c/Sports2837236.jpg)
Ben Currivan of Tipperary is tackled by Leigh Kavanagh, left, and Adam Screeney of Offaly during the Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Offaly have won their first All-Ireland Under-20 hurling title with a victory over Tipperary at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.
Here’s how the action unfolded.
"I am often homesick when on the road but today I really am," says Shane Lowry.
"Proud of these lads… along with Leo O’Connor and Michael Duignan. They all deserve this."
Proud of these lads… along with Leo O’Connor and Michael Duignan. They all deserve this.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) June 1, 2024
I am often homesick when on the road but today I really am
Adam Screeney celebrates Offaly's win with his dad Keith
Dan Bourke lifts the cup
Captain Dan Bourke and manager Leo O'Connor both hailed Offaly's support as their 'sixteenth man' after their win over Tipperary.
“It’s something you dream of as a young lad,” Bourke said.
“It’s going to be one hell of a party in Tullamore," added manager Leo O'Connor.
"It will be like Mardi Gras in Tullamore tonight whatever time we get back there,” the manager said.
#OFFvTIP
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) June 1, 2024
'It'll be like Mardi Gras above in Tullamore tonight' 👀🥳
Labhraíomar leis an mbainisteoir buacach, Leo O'Connor, tar éis an chluiche.
Beidh Uíbh Fhailí ag ceiliúradh ar feadh tamaill!!
BEO/LIVE AR @TG4TV 📺#GAABEO @ONeills1918 pic.twitter.com/ykmDgDDdAY
Bronnadh an corn ar chaptaen na foirne Dan Bourke, Comhghairdeas leo! 🏆🥳
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) June 1, 2024
BEO/LIVE AR @TG4TV 📺#GAABEO pic.twitter.com/HteYhILIBY
“To go out and play in front of this crowd, it’s unbelievable. I can’t believe it. It’s outrageous. I can’t thank the boys enough. The hard work they’ve put in, it’s unreal.
Scór Lán-Ama #OFFvTIP@TipperaryGAA 2-14@Offaly_GAA 2-20
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) June 1, 2024
'It's everything you dream of as a young lad.'
Comhghairdeas le Dan Bourke Laoch na hImeartha inniu.👏
BEO/LIVE AR @TG4TV 📺#GAABEO @ONeills1918 pic.twitter.com/d4Ph3QOZDa
After the pain of 2022, they have their All-Ireland. They were the better team as they seized the occasion and got the better of Tipperary. They have already invaded the pitch in Nowlan Park win after a famous win for the county.
Captain Dan Bourke led by example with 1-3 from play but they had heroes all over the field, with Ruairi Kelly, Adam Screeney and Colin Spain all catching the eye.
Dan Bourke is named as the TG4 man-of-the-match, after scoring 1-3.