Galway learn venues for Leinster minor and U20 hurling finals
THE VENUES have been confirmed for Galway’s Leinster minor and U20 hurling championship finals next week. O’Moore Park, Portlaoise will host both the Leinster minor and U20 hurling finals.
On Monday evening, the Galway minor hurlers take on Kilkenny in the Leinster minor hurling final at 7:30pm in Portlaoise. Kenneth Burke’s side remain unbeaten throughout have recorded victories over Laois and Kilkenny during the group stages, while they played out a draw with Dublin in their final group game.
The Tribesmen produced a ruthless performance last weekend defeating Wexford 6-21 to 3-12 in the Leinster semi-final. Midfielder Jamie Egan picked up an injury in the semi-final, while vice-captain Tadgh MacCárthaigh missed the clash through injury. Burke will be hoping both players can recover from their respective injuries for the Leinster final. Galway last won the Leinster MHC in 2023 and have been defeated in the last two provincial finals at minor level.
On Wednesday evening, the Galway U20 hurlers meet Kilkenny in the Leinster final at 7:35pm in Portlaoise. Gavin Keary’s side eventually got past Wexford 2-23 to 1-16 after extra time in the Leinster semi-final, Kilkenny had too much for Dublin in the other Leinster semi-final.
Goals in extra time from Brian Callanan and Ronan Cahalan secured Galway’s place in the Leinster U20 final for the first time since 2021. Senior hurling panelists Jason Rabbitte and Cullen Killeen were introduced off the bench in the second half, while Galway forward Aaron Niland was unavailable due to a knock. Sean Murphy, meanwhile, continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
The winner of Wednesday’s Leinster U20 hurling final will face Clare in the All-Ireland final.