Longford beat Dublin in an extra-time thriller to secure Leinster minor crown

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A series of missed goal chances on the Dublin side were a key factor, but Longford still had to show incredible character

is invariably special, but Monday’s incredible fare in Tullamore will be treasured for a long time after the smallest county in the province secured a thrilling extra-time victory over

In between, captain Mark Cooney saved their bacon with a stunning 48 metre free off the ground in second half stoppage time, but it was the least that they deserved for a showing that was full of heart and energy throughout. Rían Doherty’s dead ball accuracy helped make it 1-4 to 0-3 at half-time, but it could have been much more devastating as Bolger pulled one chance wide, Ross saved another from Doherty, and Charlie Loughran couldn’t quite gather a pass that was bobbling away from him with just the keeper to beat.

 

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