The Nire's Waterford SFC win completed a remarkable Déise double for Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan, file photo

The Nire survived a late rally from Rathgormack to claim their 10th Conway Cup at a bright and breezy Fraher Field.

It was the first time that former Waterford and Westmeath boss Michael Ryan managed his local team to men's senior football glory. Two weeks ago, he wore the bainisteoir bib when the Ballymacarbry ladies completed 40 in a row.