Tipperary’s 1989 All-Ireland winning hurling team will be honoured by Gaelic Players Association
Tipperary’s 1989 All-Ireland winning hurling team will be honoured at the Gaelic Player Association’s (GPA) Hurling Legends Lunch on the eve of the All-Ireland Hurling final. The victorious team will be celebrated at a lunch on Saturday 17th August in Croke Park.
Tipperary’s 1989 All-Ireland winning team, captained by Bobby Ryan, beat Antrim 4-24 to 3-09. Nicky English set a scoring record at the time, scoring two goals and 12 points on the day winning his first All-Ireland senior medal.
3 September 1989; The Tipperary team. All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final, Tipperary v Antrim, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE
This event welcomes all former intercounty hurlers to attend. To secure a complimentary place for yourself or your team, contact the GPA via email, formerplayers@gaelicplayers.
There are corporate hospitality opportunities available. Please contact karen@gaelicplayers.com.
The GPA Hurling Legends Lunch will take place on Saturday 17th August, on the eve of the All Ireland Hurling Final.
At the 2019 event, five hurling teams will be recognised for their achievements – Kilkenny 2009, Cork 1999, Tipperary 1989, Kilkenny 1979 and Kilkenny 1969. As well as honouring the five teams on the day, a hurler will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contribution to the sport. Previous recipients include Cork’s Ray Cummins, Tipperary’s Jimmy Finn, Galway’s John Connolly, Kilkenny’s Eddie Keher and Wexford’s Ned Wheeler (RIP).
The ambition is to grow this event, expand the Alumni of former players and enhance the level of support to provide to former players if & when needed.
