The 2019 M. Donnelly GAA
All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals was officially launched by Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael,
John Horanin Croke Park today.
The All-Ireland Poc Fada finals in Hurling and Camogie
will take place on the Cooley Mountains on Saturday August 3rd. The competition
was first held in 1960 and following a short hiatus from 1970-1980, it returned
in 1981 and has been ever-present on the national calendar since.
The unique Gaelic Games contest promises to be a
great day of sport, and speaking at today’s draw John Horan said:“I welcome this year’s staging of the Poc Fada
competition for 2019 and wish all the competitors well in what must be one of
the most unique competitions in our stable.
“Few of our events
encapsulate the history of the game in the way that the Poc Fada does and the
route the players and followers will take over the Annaverna Mountain is
nothing short of spectacular.
“A special word of
thanks to the organising committee and to our sponsor and partner Martin
Donnelly for his going support.”
Speaking about this year’s
Finals,UachtaránanCumann Camógaíochta Kathleen Woods said: “The
August Bank Holiday weekend is always a fantastic occasion on the Cooley
Peninsula when we witness the wonderful spectacle which is the Poc Fada Finals.
This is a unique and exciting competition which showcases some of the key
skills of our games and I am very much looking forward to another thrilling
competition this year.”
Defending senior hurling champion, Cillian Kielyof
Offaly, puts his crown on the line against a high calibre field that includes his
brother,Cathal, and the M. Donnelly picks, Cork’s Patrick Horgan and Poc Fada
veteran Brendan Cummins. The Kielys had dominated the under 16 competition in
recent times and will be hoping that the trend continues in the senior
competition for years to come.
Susan Earnerof Galway also
returns to defend the Senior titles she captured in 2017 and 2018.
The under 16 hurling competition will have a new
name on the trophy after Kyle Shelly won the trophy in 2018. Oisín Marley
returns to the mountain having competed in last year’s All-Ireland Final.
The under 16 Camogie competition will be contested
by competitors from Antrim, Cork, Dublin and Galway and will also see a new champion
crowned.
The M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Final Proceedings
will get under way at 11am on Annaverna Mountain, Ravensdale, Co. Louth on
Saturday, August 3rd.
Senior
Hurling
Playing Order
Darren Geoghegan - Louth
Gareth Johnson – Down
Cathal Kiely – Offaly
Patrick Horgan - Cork
Paddy Mc Killian – Tyrone
Sean Nugent – Galway
Colin Ryan – Limerick
Brendan Cummins - Tipperary
Tadhg Haran – Galway
Callum Quirke – Wexford
Ronan Taafe – Clare
Cillian Kiely – Offaly (2018 Champion)
Senior Camogie
Playing Order
Amy Lee - Cork
Louise Dougan – Derry
Abbye Donnelly – Meath
Andrea O Keefe – Clare
Caitriona Daly – Galway
Susan Earner – Galway (2018 Champion)
Under 16Hurling
Playing Order
Michael Kirwan – Kilkenny
Oisin Marley - Donegal
Patrick Burke – Galway
Pat Ryan – Tipperary
Under 16Camogie Playing Order
Playing Order
Orla Laverty - Antrim
Katie Gilchrist – Galway
Hannah Bourke – Dublin
Meadhbh Ring – Cork
