Double delight for Loughmore

Loughmore-Castleiney 3-10 Aherlow Gaels 0-09

Loughmore-Castleiney had earlier won the hurling crown by defeating Éire Óg, Nenagh, and their ability to create goal chances and take them, was the difference between the sides as the champions claimed the trophy for the 13th time and first since 2004.

Former All-Ireland winning minor star John McGrath was the key man for the champions. He scored 1-9, his goal from a 50-metre second-half free putting paid to the Aherlow challenge.