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The All-Ireland final was a unique occasion as it was the first ever championship meeting between
Athenry and Graigue-Ballycallan. It remains their only clash in the All-Ireland series. Athenry were hoping to become only the second team ever to retain the title while Graigue-Ballycallan were hoping
215:. Athenry led by 0–12 to 0-7 after 40 minutes, but Graigue dug in and with Adrian Ronan beginning to exploit widening gaps, they bagged an equalizing goal in the 45th minute. Graigue-Ballycallan outscored Athenry by 1–8 to 0–2 in the final 17 minutes of normal time and looked to be on their way.
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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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2001 All-Ireland Senior Club
Hurling Championship final
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2001 All-Ireland Senior Club
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494:"Cloonan weaves magic as Athenry achieve greatness"
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161:on 16 April 2001 to determine the winners of the
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279:3-24 - 2-19
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