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Munster win M. Donnelly Wheelchair Hurling Tournament

M.Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Inter - Provincial Tournament

M.Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Inter - Provincial Tournament

Munster win M. Donnelly Wheelchair Hurling Tournament

Following on from the immensely successful launch midweek, the M. Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Inter-Provincial Tournament, sponsored by myclubshop.ie, took place Saturday, November 2nd at the Athlone Institute of Technology, with Munster taking the honours.

Camogie President, Aileen Lawlor, sponsor Martin Donnelly (myclubshop.ie), Paul Browne (Limerick Hurler), GAA Referee Christy Browne (Tipperary) and Paralympian James McCarthy (Munster and Limerick) were all present in Athlone for the inaugural event

It was McCarthy who dominated the tournament, especially the final against Connacht. The Paralympic shot putter and international rower deserved his Player of the Tournament accolade. The Clareview man stated: "This is a huge day for everyone involved. It's amazing to be able play for Munster and to win the tournament is hugely satisfying. I'd like to thank everyone for making today's event possible and I'd like to dedicate this win to my mother."

Camogie President Aileen Lawlor stated: "It is both an honour and privilege to be here at the Wheelchair Hurling tournament. I am amazed by the skills which the players demonstrated and at the speed at which the game is played. It is great to see Wheelchair Camogie players today as well and I look forward to taking in some of the Wheelchair League matches, next year."

Sponsor Martin Donnelly stated: "I am humbled to be part of this exciting new sport. "When I was asked to sponsor Wheelchair Hurling, I only needed to be asked once. Creating opportunities and providing pathways for people to play sport, to me, was a no-brainer. Plus, with Munster winning, it capped off a great day. I can't wait for the Wheelchair League to start."

Results

3rd/4th Play-Off: Ulster 3 - Leinster 2Final : Munster 6 - Connacht 1

For information on Wheelchair Hurling contact Tony Watene at inclusion@gaa.ie or on (01) 8363222.

Photo: James McCarthy, left, from Munster, in action against Aidan Hynes from Connacht during the final of the M.Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Inter-Provincial Tournament held in the Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Co. Westmeath