Tipp’s late blitz clinches title

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For long periods in this disappointing final, Tipp trailed their great Munster rivals, but when it mattered most, they finished with a brace of points to see off the Cork challenge for the third year in a row.

16-year-old Shane Long was the most impressive player on show, finishing with two goals and a point to his credit. His goals, crucially came at stages when Cork looked like taking control. Niall Teehan, Paddy Stapleton, David Sheppard and Ritchie Ruth were others to play well for the winners.