Hugo Quann, son of Clogheen GP Dr Melanie O'Reilly
A big congratulations to Hugo Quann, son of Clogheen GP Dr Melanie O'Reilly, who played centre back with Waterford who won the All-Ireland minor final against Clare on Saturday evening in Thurles.
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An inspirational Waterford soared to a first All-Ireland minor hurling title in 12 years as they overpowered Clare by 1-18 to 0-10 in front of 16,411 fans at FBD Semple Stadium last weekend.
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Across the previous three seasons, Waterford’s minor and U20 sides suffered 21 defeats from 24 games.
“This is the starting point for our county,” declared Waterford minor manager James O’Connor after masterminding a fresh chapter in the county’s underage fortunes.
Cork were the only team to better them in Munster, in both the round-robin and decider. The Déise kids regrouped for the All-Ireland series, downing Limerick, Kilkenny, and Clare to collect the Irish Press Cup from halfway up Thurles’ Ryan Stand.
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