When the game did commence Gloucestershire had the brightest of beginnings with Timmy O’Loughlin dominant in midfield kicking 3 early points. Warwickshire kept in touch with a few scores of their own to leave the half time score at 6 points to 4 in favour of Gloucestershire. In the second half St. Nicks Noel Roche pointed from several close range frees as Gloucestershire dominated. Western Gaels Aussie Phil Brash played his role at centre forward and victory was sealed when substitute Keiran O’Connor fisted a long range free into the net. After the goal the Warwickshire heads dropped and Gloucestershire comfortably saw out the game.

The Cardiff lads again played there part with Rowley scoring another well taken point, Murphy pointed and came into the game as he ventured out the field to win numerous balls, Merthyr lad Josh Long worked tirelessly at wing forward. In the backs, Des Gilleran saw his final cut short by injury, while Doyler now at full back and Fergus O’Neill in goals enjoyed a relatively quiet outing as the game was closed out. The final score ended Gloucestershire 1-12 Warwickshire 0-7.

Amongst triumphant scenes Brian McCarthy of West Cork had the honour to be the first Gloucestershire Captain to lift aloft The Sam Maguire Cup aloft in victory, pleasing those in attendance with an cúpla focal. As part of his thanks he gave special consideration to those who have put the work and effort into the county in years gone by and for keeping the county alive during the hard days. Today was also there day. Amongst them were Cardiff’s Mick Power who noted that during his 45 years as a player and administrator for St. Colmcilles and Gloucestershire he thought he would never see the day when Gloucestershire would take the provincial title.