Lory Meagher Cup Final

Leitrim’s senior hurlers travelled to Croke Park on Sunday 31 May to face Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup final. The match, scheduled for 12.30 pm, had been announced by Leitrim GAA with tickets available through Ticketmaster and selected SuperValu and Centra stores.

Longford emerged victorious, winning 1‑18 to 1‑13. Captain Reuben Murray was the decisive figure, scoring the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute and finishing with a tally of 1‑3. His strike gave Longford a lead they held for the rest of the match. The win marks Longford’s third Lory Meagher Cup title and their first since 2014, and it secures promotion to the Nicky Rackard Cup for 2027.

Leitrim had a strong campaign in the group stage, winning all five matches and becoming the first county from the region to reach a national decider since 2019. They began the final with a slow start, trailing 0‑2 to 0‑4 after the opening quarter. A brief burst of points from Longford’s Maitiú O’Donohoe helped maintain a narrow advantage, but Leitrim fought back in the second half, taking the lead 0‑10 to 0‑8 before Longford’s second‑half surge turned the tide.

Longford’s victory was supported by a solid team performance, including former Limerick senior Cathal Mullane, who contributed 0‑3, centre back Martin Farrell, and others. The five‑point margin reflected Longford’s dominant second‑half display, which saw them reel in Leitrim and then dominate the remainder of the game.

The final was a showcase of the competitive spirit of the Lory Meagher Cup, with both teams displaying determination and skill. Longford’s promotion to the Nicky Rackard Cup will add a new challenge for the 2027 season, while Leitrim will look to build on their strong showing in future competitions.

For full details, see the Leitrim GAA announcement and the match report from the Irish Times.

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