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Paddy McCormack after firing home his first green flag for Tipperary

Tipperary power home against the Cats in U-20 decider

After the heartbreak of missing their final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero as they saw off Kilkenny 3-19 to 1-16 in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20 Hurling final at UPMC Nowlan Park.

Hurling • 01 Jun

U20: Champions Offaly dethroned as Laois beat Wexford

Reigning All-Ireland Under-20 champions Offaly have been dethroned at the provincial quarter-final stage, with Dublin firing three second-half goals to quash any back-to-back ambitions at St Conleth's Park.

Hurling • 05 May

Tipperary's Senan Butler has shown a keen eye for goal at underge level

Under-20 star Butler inspired by Premier pathway

Tipperary Under-20 rising star Senan Butler has said that the pathway to senior county hurling has been bulldozed clear by Liam Cahill.

Hurling • 25 Mar

Leo O'Connor celebrates All-Ireland under-20 success with Offaly at Nowlan Park

'We created a family' - O'Connor toasts U-20 glory

Leo O'Connor credited Offaly GAA chairman Michael Duignan for giving him the freedom to lead the Faithful county to their maiden All-Ireland U-20 Hurling Championship title.

Hurling • 01 Jun 24

The Offaly players with the James Nowlan Cup

Offaly stand firm to land maiden U20 All-Ireland title

Offaly win their first hurling All-Ireland at the U20 grade.

Hurling • 01 Jun 24

Offaly supporters on the pitch at Laois Hire O'Moore Park after the Leinster final

Offaly expect 20k at final after tickets sent to clubs

Offaly GAA chairman Michael Duignan says additional tickets for the county's All-Ireland U20 hurling championship final with Tipperary have been sent to their clubs and that he is hopeful they will bring almost 20,000 supporters to Saturday's game at Nowlan Park.

Hurling • 30 May 24

Leinster U20 hurling: Galway snatch draw in Offaly

Galway hit the final five points of the game to salvage a draw against Offaly in their pivotal group game in the Leinster Under-20 hurling championship in a windy Tullamore this afternoon.

GAA • 06 Apr 24

Adam Screeney of Offaly in action against Darragh O'Sullivan of Cork

Cork crowned U20 champions as Rebels power past Offaly

Cork's underage resurgence continues as Ben O'Connor's side captured a third oneills.com All-Ireland Hurling Championship title in four years at a sun-splashed FBD Semple Stadium.

GAA • 04 Jun 23

Kilkenny have their first title at the grade since 2008

Kilkenny champions after ding-dong battle with Limerick

A masterful scoring display in front of goal from Billy Drennan saw Kilkenny crowned All – Ireland U20 Hurling Champions for 2022 in Semple Stadium this afternoon.

GAA • 22 May 22

Tipperary's Luke Shanahan in action against Cork's Ciarmhac Smyth

Tipperary to face Limerick in Munster U-20 final

Tipperary hurling received a timely pick-me-up with an impressive victory over three-in-a-row chasing Cork in their Munster U-20 hurling semi-final at FBD Insurance Semple Stadium, while Limerick accounted for Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 27 Apr 22

Peter McGarry banging home Tipp's critical goal against Waterford

U20: Tipp and Cork win out in tight Munster battles

Cork and Tipperary both progressed to the EirGrid Munster U20 hurling semi-finals after hard-fought wins over Clare and Limerick respectively this evening.

GAA • 14 Apr 22

Cork unable to fulfil Under-20 final over Covid-19 case

The Cork Under-20 hurlers will be unable to play the All-Ireland U-20 hurling final next weekend after a positive Covid-19 test was recorded in the camp, with all members of the playing and management staff being deemed close contacts.

GAA • 01 Aug 21

Cork repel Dublin challenge to win U20 hurling title

Cork claimed the 2020 Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U20 hurling title after they started well and then resisted a Dublin fightback to win 2-19 to 1018 at UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday evening.

GAA • 10 Jul 21

Dublin edged out Offaly in the Leinster U20 quarter-final

Late goals see Dublin hold off Offaly surge in Birr

A highly-rated Dublin U-20 hurling side came through a tough test of their credentials this afternoon at St. Brendan's Park in Birr, only squeezing past a defensively strong Offaly side thanks to goals from Darach McBride and Kevin Desmond in the last ten minutes of play.

GAA • 12 Dec 20

All-Ireland u20 hurling championship