The Nire crowned Waterford champions after holding off fightback from rivals Rathgormack

Aaron Ryan netted two minutes into the second half for Michael Ryan's men while man of the match Dermot Ryan sent over three points. Rathgormack were guilty of 11 wides

Fraher Field. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Waterford SFC final: The Nire 1-7 Rathgormack 0-9 

The Nire captured their 10th Conway Cup at a bright and breezy Fraher Field this afternoon as they held off a final quarter fightback from Rathgormack.