It was at the Sportsground in early December of last year when a hugely promising run at No.8 for Leinster for James Culhane came to a juddering halt. 

Although Eoin Dwyer carried the Coláiste fight, a first-half in which Templemore dominated meant any second-half fightback from the Ballincollig school - who are in their second year at the Harty Cup level - would likely fall short. 

Tipperary minor Euan Murray came up trumps in the end, advancing from centre-back to level the scores for a ninth time with 61 minutes on the clock. It would prove the last puck of the game.

Andy Moran's strike wasn't enough to earn Ireland the result they needed to at least make the playoffs.

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The 60th-minute goal brought the forward's superb contribution on the big day to 1-13

Paul Kerrigan's early second half goal was a dagger to Mallow's chances. 

It's the first time since 1926 that Tullamore have retained the title. 

Kilcoo were in complete control from start to finish with only one of Burren's four scores from play

A fifth senior county hurling title for the dual dynasty of Loughmore-Castleiney.

It's been a tough year for Ecuador, and a few weeks here has shown me the very best of its natural beauty along with the warmth of its inhabitants, who've also given me a crash course on its ugly side.

Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post in the first half.

"We are not cocky or anything like that but we believe in ourselves and we showed it out there today.”

A goal in each half from Hugh Flanagan and Colin Ryan sealed the final spot for Aaron Considine’s charges.

A first championship win in three seasons was attained thanks to Cork senior John O’Rourke’s accuracy, an excellent third quarter effort and Paul Hodnett’s match-clinching goal.

Shandrum were crowned Premier 2 MHC champions following an exhilarating second decider at Pairc Ui Rinn with St Finbarr's the hard-luck losers

Drogheda keeper Luke Dennison was the busier of the two keepers as he made a couple of excellent saves to deny the hosts victory.

The setting in GAA headquarters on Jones Road, where so many players on both sides would have dreamed of performing as kids before rugby became a priority, adds a different dimension.

Nic Berry, Paul Williams, Hollie Davidson and Andrea Piardi will be taking charge of Ireland's four upcoming games in November.