McKiernan leads by example as Cavan finally deliver

CAVAN claimed their first Ulster U21 FC title since 1996 last night after Gearoid McKiernan inspired them to a deserved win at Brewster Park.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
Cavan 1-10 Tyrone 0-10 Francis Mooney

Cavan struck gold with the fastest goal of the campaign, Niall Murray nipping in to net after just 10 seconds after the Tyrone defence failed to clear McKiernan’s delivery.

McKiernan was an inspirational figure throughout for the Breffni side.

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CourtsGaaPlace: Brewster ParkPerson: McKiernanPerson: Gearoid McKiernanPerson: Niall MurrayPerson: Mattie DonnellyPerson: Ronan O’NeillPerson: Jack BradyPerson: Barry ReillyPerson: O’NeillPerson: Richard DonnellyPerson: N MurrayPerson: K BradyPerson: G McKiernanPerson: B ReillyPerson: R O’NeillPerson: N McKennaPerson: R DonnellyPerson: P HartePerson: M DonnellyPerson: C GirvanPerson: TyronePerson: N MorganPerson: R PickeringPerson: R McNameePerson: F McQuaidPerson: N SluddenPerson: R McNabbPerson: T McCannPerson: P McNeicePerson: S McGuiganPerson: K ConeyPerson: McGuiganPerson: K MosseyPerson: McNabbPerson: D McNultyPerson: McNeicePerson: J McCullaghPerson: McNultyPerson: O’MaraPerson: F FlanaganPerson: O MinaghPerson: D TighePerson: K MeehanPerson: D BarkeyPerson: M BradyPerson: M LeddyPerson: N SmithPerson: J BradyPerson: N McDermottPerson: P LeddyPerson: T MooneyPerson: TighePerson: P KingPerson: C McClareyPerson: SmithPerson: S SmithPerson: McDermottPerson: D FlanaganPerson: ReillyPerson: S McLaughlinEvent: All-Ireland semi-finalOrganisation: CavanOrganisation: ULSTER U21 FCOrganisation: TyroneOrganisation: BreffniOrganisation: Wexford
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