1980s–2000s
Tony Kirwan
All-Ireland hurling winner with Galway
Summary
The Connacht Tribune of 2 November 1984 printed Tony Kirwin among Fohenagh's best in the under-12 final at Loughrea[1]. On 14 September 1990 he was at centre as Fohenagh beat Annaghdown 3-7 to 0-8 at Loughrea in the county minor championship (Connacht Tribune, 14 September 1990)[2]. He scored 0-4 for Galway's victorious 1993 U-21 side in the All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork, and led the Fohenagh attack all season (Connacht Tribune, 27 Aug and 5 Nov 1993)[3]. Also with Ahascragh-Fohenagh, he scored points from midfield in the intermediate league against Oranmore-Maree at Ballymacward in March 2002, the side leading 2-3 to 0-5 at half-time (Connacht Tribune, 8 March 2002)[4]. He was named on Galway All-Ireland U-21 Hurling champions 1993 (Galway GAA)[5]. Ahascragh-Fohenagh County Junior hurling champion, 2009 (Galway GAA Roll of Honour)[5].
Pictures and clippings
- Connacht Tribune, 2 Nov 1984
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 2 Nov 1984
- Connacht Tribune, 27 Aug 1993
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Connacht Tribune, 27 Aug 1993
- Tuam Herald, 23 Oct 1993
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives (irishnewspaperarchives.com), Tuam Herald, 23 Oct 1993
In the papers
“Vital For St. Thomas … After a fine first half showing in this Under-12 "C" final in the Coiste Iomana Tournament in Loughrea on Monday, St. Thomas held out for a win[1].”
“Energetic Galway U-21s floor fancied Cork side … by Frank Farragher GALWAY'S '93 hurling train continues to charge down the tracks in seemingly unstoppable mode and even if this wasn't exactly a display in the flawless category at Semple Stadium on Saturday evening, the winners were only occasionally threatened with de-railment by a Cork side unable to match the sheer intensity and workrate of last year's beaten semi-finalists. … Further on Liam Burke and Joe McGrath provided the leadership while Fohenagh's Tony Kirwin, both at wing forward and full forward, gave a superb display and looks a fine prospect[3].”
Career
1993
Played
- All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Championship (1993)
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References
Courtesy of Irish Newspaper Archives
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