Ennis Rugby Club have been defeated as they chased glory in the U16 All Ireland Rugby Final this afternoon.
The Clare side travelled to Mullingar to take on Tullow from Carlow, looking to build on their Pan Munster success from earlier this season.
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Tullow led the charge early on and took a 20-10 lead into half time.
The Ennis lads emerged strong in the second half, though and soon closed the gap to 20-17.
A try and conversion for Tullow extended the gap once more before Ennis again reigned the difference back to three points.
Tullow got over the line with six minutes left and Ennis could only manage a try in the remaining time.
That one finished up 34-27.