2004 Leinster Senior Hurling semi- final

November 14th 2004

James Stephens 2-13  Oulart The ballagh  0-13

Francis Cantwell
Donnacha Cody Martin Phelan Dermot Grogan
Patrick Butler

(Matthew Ruth

Philip Larkin Peter Barry
Jackie Tyrrell

(Joe Murray 0-1)

Brian McEvoy

(0-1)

Eoin Mc Cormack  Eoin Larkin (1-7) Gary Whelan(1-2)
Joe Murphy

(Joe Mernagh)

Richie Hayes David Mc Cormack

(0-1)

The loss of Jackie Tyrrell, concussed, after 5 minutes greatly disrupted James Stephens.

A long spell without a score was followed by 1-2 within 4 minutes to leave the score 1-5 to 0-8 at half time.

In the second half Gary Whelan's goal was followed by a  4 points without reply to leave James Stephens well ahead.

Francis Cantwell back from honeymoon, mad a great save to ensure a good margin of victory