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2010 7's review
Portumna took the honours in 2010 Meteor Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Hurling Seven’s
Saturday September 4th 2010 - Galway’s Portumna fought off fierce competition from 40 of Ireland’s most decorated hurling clubs to claim the 38th annual Meteor Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Hurling Sevens Senior Cup. Inniskeen Grattansfrom County Monaghan were winners of the Shield in a hotly contested competition featuring 16 teams.
Defending Champions Moycarky Borris from Tipperary were defeated in the quarter final by Bishopstown from Cork by 3-5 to 2-10.
Seamus Howlin, Chairman of the Leinster Council, presented the winning teams with their trophies along with Philip McGauran,Sponsorship Managerfor Meteor, and Tom Barry Chairman of the Kilmacud Crokes Hurling section.
Joe Canning was awarded the player of the tournament with a tally of 8 goals and 2 points in the final.
In the final Portumna led by 5-4 to 2-4 at half time and had extended that lead with two goals in quick succession in the opening minutes of the second half. They went on to take the title by an impressive 11-9 to 4-8.
In the first Cup semi final Portumna lined out against Ballinahassig and proved to have too much fire power for the Cork outfit to handle running away with a 25 point win. Mullagh booked their spot in the final with a 5-11 to 4-2 win over Bishopstown to complete the all Galway final.
In the Sheild Monaghan's Inniskeen Grattans overcameTyrone’s Eoghan Ruadh by3-10 to 4-5.
Commenting on the results of the day, Tom Rock, Chairman of the Meteor Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Sevens Workgroup, said:
“I would like to congratulate everyone who took part today and in what is now one of the highlights of the GAA calendar. The tournament has been a huge success and it was fantastic to see such an amazing turnout with over 600 participants."
John Penberthy Smith, Commercial Director for Meteor, said:
“Congratulations to Portumnaand Inniskeen as well as all the teams that participated in the competition today. The amazing turnout of teams and spectators is a true testament to the stature of the competition and to the superb organisation of our partners Kilmacud Crokes.”
He added, ”This is one of the most sociable events on the GAA calendar which make it such a great fit for us. We pride ourselves on being your social network, something we aim to convey through all our online initiatives and sponsorships.”
The event supported the ‘Headsup’, text referral service from Rehab Care, which aims to help young adults in difficulty by offering support group information for a range of issues via text on 50424. Visit www.kilmacudcrokes-hurling.com for details on the history of the event, past winners, maps and more.
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Meteor Kilmacud Crokes 2010 All Ireland Hurling Sevens to Feature the Best in the Game
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Press Release August 31st
Defending Meteor Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Sevens champions Moycarkey Borris will lead a star studded field in this the 38th annual running of the event taking place on September 4th. The Stillorgan based club announced full details of the draw yesterday (Tuesday) for what will kick off the most anticipated weekend of hurling in the GAA calendar.
All-Ireland Club Champions from ‘06, ‘08 and ‘09 and All Ireland Sevens winners in ‘04 and ‘08 Portumna, led by Joe and Ollie Canning, are joined in Group 4 by Croom of Limerick, Eire Og Annacarty / Donohill of Tipperary and Rapparees-Starlights of Wexford.
Killeagh of Cork have a proud history of producing some of the finest hurlers in the game and will feature in group 2 which includes former winners Roscrea.
In Group 5 Moycarkey Borris are paired with Murroe Boher of Limerick, Carrigtwohill of Cork (featuring Niall McCarthy) and Lorrha/Dorrha of Tipperary.
Group 6 includes Cratloe of Clare (winners of the Clare senior hurling championship for the 1st time in their history in 2009), UCC of Cork, Templederry Kenyons & Boherlahan Dualla of Tipperary.
John Penberthy Smith, Commercial Director for Meteor, said:
“Meteor is extremely proud to partner with Kilmacud Crokes bringing such a prestigious and high profile event to the GAA calendar. With 40 of the countries most decorated hurling clubs taking part as well as a host of intercounty stars this promises to be a fantastic day of family fun. Fans can expect a top class hurling spectacle showcasing the immense skill and talent required for this condensed discipline of the game.”
The competition will commence at 10:30am on Saturday with quarter finals to be held in Parc De Burca, Glenalbyn (next to the Stillorgan Shopping Centre) from 14:30 with the semi-finals from 17:00 and final at 18:45.
Supporters on the day will be in with a chance to win two tickets to the much anticipated All Ireland Hurling Final showdown between Kilkenny and Tipperary on Sunday
The event is also supporting the ‘Headsup’, text referral service from Rehab Care, which aims to help young adults in difficulty by offering support group information for a range of issues via text on 50424.