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St Brigid's Claim Connacht Crown With Late Fallon Goal Against Maigh Cuilinn

A late Ruaidhrí Fallon finish secured the Roscommon champions' title to book a January All-Ireland series berth.

Overview

  • St Brigid's defeated Maigh Cuilinn 1-16 to 1-14 at Dr Hyde Park to seal the Connacht Club Football Championship.
  • Conor Hand hit 0-7 from play in a standout display that anchored the Roscommon side’s push.
  • Maigh Cuilinn struck first through a Fiachra McDonagh goal and targeted high deliveries to a tall inside line.
  • Improved control into the wind and timely points from Ben O'Carroll and teammates swung the second half toward St Brigid's.
  • The victory advances St Brigid's to the All-Ireland club series in January and handed Maigh Cuilinn a first Connacht defeat.