All-Ireland Senior Colleges Title 1989

St. Kieran's College 3-5

V

St. Flannan’s Ennis 1-9

7 May, Nenagh 1989

Conor Manogue

(Kilkenny)

Barry Power

(Kilkenny)

Michael Holohan

(Kilkenny)

Robert Cody

(Kilkenny)

Jack Carey

(Kilkenny)

Pat O’Neill (Capt)

(Kilkenny) (0-1)

Bobby Dillon

(Kilkenny)

Noel Maher

(Kilkenny)

Philip Carroll

(Kilkenny)

Andy Comerford

(Kilkenny)

Dick Dooley

(Kilkenny)

Timmy Finlay

(Laois)

Canice Brennan

(Kilkenny) (0-1)

D.J. Carey

(Kilkenny) (3-3)

Ciaran Phelan

(Kilkenny)

Match Report:

St. Kieran’s College may be among the traditional big names in colleges hurling, yet still they continue to break new ground and in the searing heat of Nenagh they made a bit of history when they beat battling St. Flannan’s College of Ennis Co. Clare to win this gruelling senior final. This was St. Kieran’s ninth win in all, but further to that it was the first time they put All Ireland wins back to back.

In some way Kieran’s made life difficult for themselves by missing chances in the second half. However after two goals for Kieran’s scored by D.J. Carey in the first five minutes of the second half the Noresiders never looked back. Still, because of their squandermania, registered 11 wides in this half. This left them vulnerable but luck was on their side, when Flannan’s had a goal disallowed by referee Willie Horgan who ruled the St. Flannan’s player dropped his hurley before he parted with the ball.

In the first half Kieran’s mounted a smashing rearguard action, with the half back trio of John Carey, Pat O’ Neill and Robert Dillon excellent for 20 minutes. In the 10 minutes leading up to the break Flannan’s enjoyed their best spell of the match when they took control of midfield. Flannan’s lead 1-6 to 1-2 at the interval.

During this half, St. Flannan’s got two early points followed by two near misses. After Kieran’s had absorbed a lot of pressure, Kieran’s broke up the field and D.J. pointed a free. Within two minutes he gathered a nice delivery from Andy Comerford side-stepped a defender and slammed the ball low into the net (1-1 to 0-2).

The best strikers of the ball on view Pat Markham and Carey traded points after that, then Kieran’s missed a chance that proved costly when Michael Holland  burst through the Kieran’s defence from the puck-out and scored a goal (1-3 to 1-2) in the 19th minute. Flannan’s then registered 3 more points before the break.

Five minutes into the second half Dick Dooley struck a sideline across the edge of the square where D.J. Carey rose unchallenged to bat the ball down into the net. Three minutes later Carey scored from 30 yards when the sliotar slipped past the unlucky Flannan’s keeper. Flannan’s pulled back two points. But even after a few squandered chances Canice Brennan scored a point, followed by a ’65 from Pat O’Neill. By the time Flannan’s had the goal disallowed it was all over.

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Key Dates (Academic Year 2025/2026)

Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.

August
Wednesday 20th
Staff Day (No school for students)
Thursday 21st
6th Years return at 8:50
Friday 22nd
3rd Year students return 8:50am / 1st Year Induction at 11am
Monday 25th
2nd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am
September
Monday 15th
Open Evening (Provisional)
Friday 19th
Sports Day (Provisional)
Monday 22nd
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional)
October
Monday 6th - Friday 10th
October Exams (Provisional)
Monday 13th - Friday 24th
TY Work Experience (Provisional)
Thursday 16th (4:15-6:45pm)
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 24th (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
November
Monday 3rd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 13th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Thursday 20th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 28th
Staff Training Day (No school for students)
December
Monday 1st - Friday 5th
Christmas Exams (6th Years / 3rd Years)(Provisional)
Monday 15th - Friday 19th
Christmas Exams (1st / 2nd & 5th Years)
Friday 19th (1pm)
Christmas Holidays Begin
January
Monday 5th (8:50am)
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
Thursday 15th
1st Year Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Thursday 22rd (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
1st Year P/T Meeting
Thursday 29th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
2nd Year P/T Meeting
February
Monday 2nd
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - No School
Tuesday 3rd - Friday 13th
TY Work Experience (Provisional)
Tuesday 3rd - Friday 13th
Mock Examinations for JC & LC
Wednesday 11th
TY Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Friday 13th February (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
Monday 23rd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Midterm Break
Thursday 26th (4:15-6:45pm)
TY P/T Meeting
March
Monday 2nd - Friday 5th
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years)
Friday 6th
St Kieran’s Day Activities
Saturday 7th
Entrance Assessment Test (Provisional)
Monday 16th
Free Day (No School for students)
Tuesday 17th
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday)
Friday 27th (1pm)
Easter Holidays Begin
April
Monday 13th
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
Thursday 23rd
Information Evening for Parents of 3rd Year (Regarding TY)
May
Monday 4th
School Closed (Bank Holiday)
Monday 25th - Friday 29th
Summer Examinations
Friday 29th (1pm)
Summer Holidays Begin
June
Wednesday 3rd
Junior & Leaving cert exams start

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