NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS’ Eoin Hayes won his latest piece of soccer silverware as part of the Munster squad crowned 2026 FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament winners.
Munster will now represent Ireland at the next UEFA Regions Cup with Newmarket Celtic’s Hayes a vital member of their squad.
A 1-0 win over Ulster FA and a 3-0 win over Connacht FA for the Jason Purcell managed Munster left them needed to avoid defeat against Leinster FA in their final outing.
They did just that and recorded a 2-2 draw, they had went two goals in front but despite conceding two goals held out to be crowned champions.
Hayes had an assist in Munster’s win over Ulster, setting up Eoin Murphy for the all-important goal on fifty four minutes. The two-time Oscar Traynor winner made an immediate impact when introduced from the bench.
Supporting Eoin all the way in Letterkenny were his father Dessie, sister Grainne, brother-in-law Dan, uncle John and cousin Jason.