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'A fight to the bitter end': Ryan hails Ballygunner's warriors after securing 13th consecutive Waterford crown

Fourmilewater, the rank outsiders appearing in their first-ever final, had never beaten the Gunners in the championship, but led by three points with seven minutes remaining and were still a point ahead entering the final minute of normal time.

GUNNING FOR GLORY: Ballygunner players celebrate with the cup. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 - 02:42

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Waterford SHC final: Ballygunner 1-16 Fourmilewater 0-15

Jason Ryan hailed his Ballygunner titans for finding a different way to win as their 13th consecutive Waterford senior hurling title proved by far their hardest-earned.

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