LEITRIM CREATED HISTORY when they captured the FBD League title in an exciting final at a bitterly cold and wet Pairc MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
It was the first time ever that Leitrim have ever retained in a title in any grade as they backed up last year’s historic success with another win.
They laid the foundation for victory in the opening half when they played against the strong wind but still led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the break.
The crucial score came after six minutes when Aaron Hickey blasted to the net after Roscommon goalkeeper Darren O’Malley had done well to deprive Ray Cox after a great pass from Emlyn Mulligan.
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Wing-back Wayne McKeon crowned a man of the match performance with two excellent points in the opening half. Roscommon failed to use the wind and shot six wides, with all three points in the opening half coming from defenders.
Brothers Diarmuid and Ciaran Murtagh reduced the deficit after the restart with good points but Fergal Clancy and Cox responded for Leitrim.
The key score came four minutes from the end when John Mulligan finished off a good move involving Emlyn Mulligan and Tomas Beirne to open up a five points lead.
A late Niall Daly goal and a point from a free from Cathal Cregg in the dying moments ensured a nervous finish but Leitrim deservedly held on for victory.
Scorers for Leitrim: A Hickey and J Mulligan 1-0 each, W McKeon 0-2, E Mulligan (f), F Clancy and R Cox 0-1 each.
Scorers for Roscommon: N Daly 1-1, D Murtagh 0-2, N Carty, C Daly, C Cregg (f) and C Murtagh 0-1 each.
LEITRIM: C McCrann; B Prior, P Maguire, D Wrynn; W McKeon, P Brennan, G Reynolds; A Hickey, D Moran; K Conlan, R Lowe, F Clancy; E Mulligan, T Beirne, R Cox.
Subs: D Beck for Brennan, black card 23; J Glancy for Lowe 36; G Hickey for Moran 44, J Mulligan for Cox 51, E Mahon for Hickey 59.
ROSCOMMON: D O’Malley; N Collins, N Carty, R Stack; S McDermott, N Daly, C Daly; C Shine, K Higgins; C Devaney, C Burns, M Nally; S Kilbride, C Cregg, C Murtagh.
Subs: M Finneran for Burns 23; D Keane for Devaney 30; D Murtagh for Kilbride 30; D O’Gara for Nally 46; E Smith for Higgins 57;
Celebrations for Leitrim footballers as they retain FBD League title
Leitrim 2-5
Roscommon 1-7
LEITRIM CREATED HISTORY when they captured the FBD League title in an exciting final at a bitterly cold and wet Pairc MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
It was the first time ever that Leitrim have ever retained in a title in any grade as they backed up last year’s historic success with another win.
They laid the foundation for victory in the opening half when they played against the strong wind but still led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the break.
The crucial score came after six minutes when Aaron Hickey blasted to the net after Roscommon goalkeeper Darren O’Malley had done well to deprive Ray Cox after a great pass from Emlyn Mulligan.
Wing-back Wayne McKeon crowned a man of the match performance with two excellent points in the opening half. Roscommon failed to use the wind and shot six wides, with all three points in the opening half coming from defenders.
Brothers Diarmuid and Ciaran Murtagh reduced the deficit after the restart with good points but Fergal Clancy and Cox responded for Leitrim.
The key score came four minutes from the end when John Mulligan finished off a good move involving Emlyn Mulligan and Tomas Beirne to open up a five points lead.
A late Niall Daly goal and a point from a free from Cathal Cregg in the dying moments ensured a nervous finish but Leitrim deservedly held on for victory.
LEITRIM: C McCrann; B Prior, P Maguire, D Wrynn; W McKeon, P Brennan, G Reynolds; A Hickey, D Moran; K Conlan, R Lowe, F Clancy; E Mulligan, T Beirne, R Cox.
Subs: D Beck for Brennan, black card 23; J Glancy for Lowe 36; G Hickey for Moran 44, J Mulligan for Cox 51, E Mahon for Hickey 59.
ROSCOMMON: D O’Malley; N Collins, N Carty, R Stack; S McDermott, N Daly, C Daly; C Shine, K Higgins; C Devaney, C Burns, M Nally; S Kilbride, C Cregg, C Murtagh.
Subs: M Finneran for Burns 23; D Keane for Devaney 30; D Murtagh for Kilbride 30; D O’Gara for Nally 46; E Smith for Higgins 57;
Referee: Michael Duffy (Sligo).
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