Tom Prior’s late goal secures Leitrim final draw
A thrilling Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC final ended in a draw after Tom Prior struck a last-minute goal for Ballinamore. The match, held at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, saw Fenagh St Caillins denied their first title since 1932.
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In a pulsating Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship final at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Tom Prior struck a decisive goal in added time to earn Ballinamore SOH a dramatic draw against Fenagh St Caillins. This late strike prevented Fenagh from clinching their first county title in 94 years, setting the stage for a replay.
Ballinamore started strongly, with Paul Moran, Paul Honeyman, and Keelan McHugh each scoring points within the opening minutes. Fenagh soon responded through Oisin McLoughlin and Riordan O'Rourke, with Ryan O'Rourke converting a penalty to give Fenagh their first lead. The teams traded scores in a tightly contested first half, finishing level at 0–8 to 1–5.
After the interval, Ballinamore surged ahead, but Fenagh fought back with a goal from Colm McLoughlin and points from Riordan and Oisin McLoughlin, gaining a three-point lead. However, in the final moments of injury time, Prior’s goal ensured the game ended 2–11 to 1–15, forcing a replay. Key contributors included Paul Moran (five points, including two frees), Dillon Beirne, and Brian Leyden for Ballinamore, while Fenagh relied heavily on the O'Rourke brothers and Fergal McLoughlin. The match was officiated by referee Kevin Mallon from Bornacoola.
Ballinamore started strongly, with Paul Moran, Paul Honeyman, and Keelan McHugh each scoring points within the opening minutes. Fenagh soon responded through Oisin McLoughlin and Riordan O'Rourke, with Ryan O'Rourke converting a penalty to give Fenagh their first lead. The teams traded scores in a tightly contested first half, finishing level at 0–8 to 1–5.
After the interval, Ballinamore surged ahead, but Fenagh fought back with a goal from Colm McLoughlin and points from Riordan and Oisin McLoughlin, gaining a three-point lead. However, in the final moments of injury time, Prior’s goal ensured the game ended 2–11 to 1–15, forcing a replay. Key contributors included Paul Moran (five points, including two frees), Dillon Beirne, and Brian Leyden for Ballinamore, while Fenagh relied heavily on the O'Rourke brothers and Fergal McLoughlin. The match was officiated by referee Kevin Mallon from Bornacoola.
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