RESULT
Galway were crowned U20 Leinster hurling champions after overcoming Kilkenny by nine points in Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Wednesday night just days after the Minors claimed a Leinster championship.
Gavin Keary's side, who were without their star attacker Aaron Niland, were too strong for Henry Sheffln's side and booked their spot in the All-Ireland Final against Clare.
Galway: Chris Callanan; Thomas Blake, Michael Fallon, Ed O’Reilly; Jonah Donnellan, Donnacha Campbell, Gavin Maher; Michael Burke (0-01), Cullen Killeen (0-02); Luke Kennedy, Darragh Counihan (0-02), Jack Shaughnessy (1-07, 0-5 fs, 0-01 65) ; Vince Morgan(1-00), Brian Callanan (0-03), Ciaran Leen (0-02)
Subs: Jason Rabbitte (0-01) for Darragh Counihan (31), Ronan Cahalan (0-02) for Kennedy (HT), Sean Moran for Burke (47), Gearoid King for Blake (57), Harry Holmes for Shaughnessy (59)
Kilkenny: Jake O’Doherty; Michael Ahern, Rory Garrett, Darragh Vereker; Jim Conlon (0-02), Jack Dollard, Mikey Rohan; David Barcoe, Ben Nevin; Anthony Clifford (0-01), Ed Lauoff (1-02), Greg Kelly; Jake Mullen, Ed McDermott, Patrick Lacey (0-05, 0-03 fs, 0-01 65)
Subs: Ollie O’Donovan for Kelly (29), Kevin Buggy for Nevin (HT), Ruarc Sweeney (1-00) for Mullen, (HT), Sean Bergin for Dollard (47), Cian Byrne for Lacey (55)
1. 20 May 2026; Galway captain Donnacha Campbell lifts the cup after his side's victory in the Fulfil Leinster GAA U20 Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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2. 20 May 2026; Galway players, mostly wearing Kilkenny jerseys inside-out, including Ciarán Leen, front, celebrate after victory in the Fulfil Leinster GAA U20 Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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3. 20 May 2026; Jonah Donnellan of Galway after his side's victory in the Fulfil Leinster GAA U20 Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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4. 20 May 2026; Galway players, mostly wearing Kilkenny jerseys inside-out, including Ciarán Leen, 8, celebrate after victory in the Fulfil Leinster GAA U20 Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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