Nash springs huge upset to win first All-Ireland senior handball title

March 20, 2022

Clare's Diarmuid Nash celebrates with the silverware. ©INPHO/Evan Treacy.

Clare's Diarmuid Nash sprung a huge upset in Kingscourt yesterday when he defeated four-time champion Robbie McCarthy of Westmeath to land his first All-Ireland 4-Wall senior men's handball title.

Nash, who was runner-up to McCarthy in 2014 and 2019, turned in a massive performance to become the first winner from the Banner County since the legendary Pat Kirby 42 years ago after a tie-break victory

Cork's Catriona Casey claimed the All-Ireland 4-Wall senior ladies final again following a 21-18 21-15 win over Limerick opponent Martina McMahon.

Meanwhile, Cormac Finn (Sligo) and Clodagh Munroe (Tyrone) were crowned All-Ireland 4-Wall minor champions.


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