Tullamore claim second All Ireland Junior Cup Final with trio of drop goals
THREE drop goals from three different players in the second-half were the all important scores as Tullamore deservedly claimed their second All Ireland Junior Cup title in Dubarry Park on Saturday.
Tullamore 9
Monivea 3
While the final scoreline suggests a close, hard fought, defensive battle, Tullamore were much the better team on the day and should have won by a considerably greater margin.
They dominated in terms of territory and possession over the 80 minutes but despite being camped on the Monivea line for large periods, particularly in the first-half, they didn’t manage to score a try that would have put the game away long before the final whistle.
The drop goals came in quick succession after half-time with Colin Draper, Aaron Deverell and David Clavin all finding the target
See this Wednesday’s Offaly Express (February 22) for a full report, reaction and analysis of the game plus a full page souvenir poster
Tullamore claim historic first All Ireland title
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