GAA: Whelehan and Birr victorious in Kilkenny

Simon Whelehan made a glorious return after injury to inspire Offaly champions Birr to a convincing victory over Castletown (Laois) in the AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship final replay at Nolan Park.

Sun, 16 Dec, 2001 - 15:00

Birr 2-10, Castletown 0-05 (full-time)

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Courts Gaa Heathrow Place: Kilkenny Place: Nolan Park Place: Laois Person: Whelehan Person: Birr Person: Simon Whelehan Person: Simon Person: Stephen Brown Event: AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship final Event: AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Organisation: Offaly Organisation: Castletown Organisation: Laois

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