 Athenry faced little competition from Ballyhaunis in the provincial decider, and a 2–16 to 0–7 victory gave Cloonan a fifth Connacht medal.Athenry later had the chance of securing a record-equalling fourth All-Ireland title, however, James Stephens defeated Cloonan's side by 0–19 to 0–14.Eugene's last game was against beagh in a match to see who would go through to the quarter finals in 2008. beagh beat athenry after extra time, he was forced to retire after recurring injuries as he was approaching his 30th birthday.