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The All-Ireland final was a unique occasion as it was the first ever championship meeting between
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Cloonan found a few inches of space to wriggle through and squeeze home the equalising goal to send the game into extra-time.
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The first half proved a dull affair with neither side settling into their game. A string of frees from
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Athenry's victory secured their third All-Ireland title in five years. They joined
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2001 All-Ireland Senior Club
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