In an epic year of minor hurling, Tipperary came out on top and were crowned 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling champions after a titanic tussle with old rivals Kilkenny.
The teams could not be separated after 60 minutes in the final in Nowlan Park. Ultimately, after extra-time, a 13-man Tipperary conquered a determined performance from Kilkenny in a game that will live long in the memory as one of the greats.
James Woodlock’s side had Cillian Minogue and Darragh O’Hora sent off in the first half but they overcame all obstacles to emerge victorious.
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Minor Hurling Team Of The Year
Understandably, the two teams that made up the final, represent 9 of the 15 team of the year places, with Tipperary players taking five places and Kilkenny having four representatives. While semi-finalists Galway and Clare having three and two spots respectively, one player from Wexford is also included in the team.
2024 Electric Ireland Hurling Minor Star Team of the Year
1. Seán Kelly (Galway and St Thomas’)
2. Sean McNamara (Clare and Clooney-Quin)
3. Cathal O’Reilly (Tipperary and Holycross-Ballycahill)
4. Larry Phelan (Kilkenny and James Stephens)
5. Jack Dollard (Kilkenny and Glenmore)
6. Jonah Donnellan (Galway and Pádraig Pearses)
7. Dara Kennedy (Clare and Ballyea)
8. Tiarnan Ryan (Tipperary and Holycross-Ballycahill)
9. Kevin Buggy (Kilkenny and Erin’s Own)
10. Jake Mullen (Kilkenny and Shamrocks Ballyhale)
11. Euan Murray (Tipperary and Durlas Óg)
12. Billy O’Brien (Tipperary and Nenagh Éire Óg)
13. Seán O’Brien (Wexford and Rathgarogue Cushinstown)
14. Brian Callanan (Galway and Ardrahan)
15. Cillian Minogue (Tipperary and Durlas Óg)
Tipperary’s Euan Murray has deservedly been crowned Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year. The Tipperary playmaker was at the heart of so much of the Premier county’s play throughout the championship and impressively chipped in with 1-4 in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway and a 4-point return in the final against Kilkenny.
All teams represented will no doubt hope to see the minor potential make an impact in the senior ranks in the coming years.
