'None of us ever thought we’d see the day they would run out in Croke Park'

In a first visit to GAA HQ, Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry know they face an uphill task against Watergrasshill. But it's a community used to uphill battles.
'None of us ever thought we’d see the day they would run out in Croke Park'

Shane Moloney (Tynagh Abbey Duniry), pictured ahead of the AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Final, which takes place this Sunday, January 12th at Croke Park at 2.30pm, between Tynagh Abbey Duniry (Galway) and Watergrasshill (Cork). Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

They have certainly taken the long road but when the hurlers of Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry arrive at Croke Park on Sunday for the first time in their history, it will represent the end of a journey that started almost a century and a half ago.

The club from south-east Co Galway know they are up against it when they take on Watergrasshill in the All-Ireland intermediate hurling final, but dealing with adversity has never been a bother for them.

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