Tipp club wins first adult championship

Thurles Gaels captain Captain Anthony Cooney PIC Mid Tipperary GAA

There were joyous scenes in Littleton last Saturday when Thurles Gaels won their first-ever adult championship.

The club, which was founded in 2005, were crowned Mid Tipperary Junior 'B' Hurling champions following a dramatic extra-time victory over Holycross Ballycahill. Goalkeeper Michael Bryan was the unlikely hero for the Gaels after his third free in the last minute of extra-time handed them an historic 2-16 to 1-18 win.

"Some match!!!! Well done to our Men, commiserations to Holycross Ballycahill. Hearts and bodies were put on the line by both teams tonight!" the Gaels posted on Facebook afterwards.

💙💛 Premier Credit Union Mid Junior B Hurling Final💙💛

Congratulations to Thurles Gaels who claimed the Mid Junior B Title with a one point win after extra time

Captain Anthony Cooney collected the silverware with Morgan Lanigan picking up the Man of the Match award pic.twitter.com/WcdjXiad11

— Mid Tipperary GAA (@MidTipp) September 21, 2024