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Etihad GAA Interprovincial Hurling Championship Saturday 14th at Ghantoot


ETIHAD TO BRING MAJOR HURLING FINAL TO ABU DHABI
Etihad Airways, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, will bring Abu Dhabi its first taste of Irish hurling when Connacht and Leinster face off in the M Donnelly Interprovincial final in Abu Dhabi at Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club on March 14th.

Connacht booked their place on the flight to Abu Dhabi with a dramatic 2-20 to 2-18 win over Munster at Pearse Stadium. Munster had led by two points going into stoppage time, but Niall Healy secured the win for Connacht with an injury time goal and safety point. Leinster proved far too strong for Ulster at Casement Park and won comfortably:Ulster 0-8 Leinster 4-14.

Tickets for the match can be brought at Etihad Holidays shops in Khalidiya Mall in Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s Marina Mall, Spinneys outlets, the Irish Village in Dubai, the office of the Professional Sports Group in Zayed Sports City and via www.timeouttickets.com.

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