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Tue 04 Apr 2001Athenry show they are up with best
Under the united banner of maroon and white, the west ruled Croke Park yesterday. The All-Ireland club finals - this year the moveable feast of football and hurling - was an occasion for Galway's standard bearers and Mayo's young contenders.
Athenry were back to defend their hurling crown in a final that is always best served hot. Instead, it remained chilled and without much fervour until Graigue-Ballycallan gradually forced them onto the edge.
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