St Mary’s triumph over Shamrock Gaels in Sligo final
St Mary’s clinched the Sligo Senior Football Championship title with a thrilling 1-12 to 1-10 victory against Shamrock Gaels at Markievicz Park. This win marks their first championship since 2015, celebrating 50 years since the club’s foundation in 1976.
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In a pulsating Sligo Senior Football Championship final at Markievicz Park, St Mary’s emerged victorious over defending champions Shamrock Gaels with a narrow 1-12 to 1-10 scoreline. The decisive first-half goal from Robert O’Kelly-Lynch, combined with Nathan Rooney’s impressive tally of seven points, laid the foundation for St Mary’s maiden title since 2015.
The match was steeped in significance, with Shamrock Gaels aiming to become the first side in their history to retain the Owen B Hunt Cup since their triumph in 2025. St Mary’s, meanwhile, marked their 50th anniversary, having been established in 1976, and sought to reclaim glory after last appearing in the final in 2022.
The game featured standout performances including Nathan Rooney’s seven points and a crucial penalty save by goalkeeper James Cronin in the 47th minute that shifted momentum. Despite a late surge from Shamrock Gaels, highlighted by a goal from Shane Deignan and points from key players David Quinn and Ciaran Kenny, St Mary’s resilience shone through. Rooney’s composed free in stoppage time ultimately sealed a memorable victory, earning him Player of the Match honours.
The match was steeped in significance, with Shamrock Gaels aiming to become the first side in their history to retain the Owen B Hunt Cup since their triumph in 2025. St Mary’s, meanwhile, marked their 50th anniversary, having been established in 1976, and sought to reclaim glory after last appearing in the final in 2022.
The game featured standout performances including Nathan Rooney’s seven points and a crucial penalty save by goalkeeper James Cronin in the 47th minute that shifted momentum. Despite a late surge from Shamrock Gaels, highlighted by a goal from Shane Deignan and points from key players David Quinn and Ciaran Kenny, St Mary’s resilience shone through. Rooney’s composed free in stoppage time ultimately sealed a memorable victory, earning him Player of the Match honours.
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