'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.

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.