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Tony Kelly captained Clare to their first All-Ireland senior hurling title in 11 years. Bryan Keane/INPHO

Tony Kelly named man of the match for magical 1-4 in Clare's All-Ireland final win

Kelly’s team-mate Conor Leen and Cork’s Robert Downey were also nominated.

CLARE CAPTAIN TONY Kelly has been named man of the match in the Banner’s epic All-Ireland hurling final win over Cork.

The Ballyea wizard scored one of the great All-Ireland final goals with a sublime piece of stickwork and finish in the 52nd minute.

Kelly finished with a magical 1-4, including the point which looked set to be Clare’s winner at the end of normal time, followed by three more points at crucial moments in extra time.

The award was announced on The Sunday Game on RTÉ, and presented to Kelly by GAA President Jarlath Burns at the team banquet at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin.

Kelly’s team-mate Conor Leen, and Cork’s Robert Downey — who scored a sensational goal of his own in the first half — were also nominated for man of the match.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 1:11 PM

    Great tribute. But it’s a shame that you can’t even mention in the article how he died! Part of the reason people commit suicide is because they feel they can’t talk about it! Attitudes need to change!

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    Jan 10th 2014, 1:46 PM

    Spot on Paul.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 4:06 PM

    I agree 100%. Suicide, depression, we need to talk openly and acknowledge that depression is very much a part of life for many people and without support and care can and frequently does lead to suicide.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 2:13 PM

    Such a loss and so young. From someone who suffers from depression let’s keep his memory alive to help young men especially from suicidal ideation.

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    Jan 10th 2014, 2:18 PM

    It shouldn’t be referred as “to commit” either as it’s no longer a criminal offence,,talk talk talk is the first step in combatting this problem!!he was a great hurler and he will forever be missed!!

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    Jan 10th 2014, 6:14 PM

    The player in focus in the photo (no. 8) is Andy Smith not Niall.

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    May 4th 2014, 1:26 AM

    Player in the photo is Niall.

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