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A Ballinamore attacker tries to stop a Salthill defender last Sunday Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

Ballinamore threw the kitchen sink at Salthill says Mark Henry

AIB Connacht Club Senior Football Championship Quarter Final reaction

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Leitrim to open Lidl NFL campaign with Westmeath trip

Ballinamore's Brian Banks and Louis Quinn try to prevent a Salthill Knocknacarra from getting the ball away during Sunday's AIB Connacht Club Senior Quarter Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

Clinical Salthill just too sharp for battling Ballinamore

Mark Henry (centre) holds the Fenagh Cup as he is pictured with the Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins management team following the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final replay Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Henry ends Ballinamore reign after hugely enjoyable three years

​Ciara Mageean celebrates winning the women's 1500m final at the 2024 European Athletics Championships at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome Picture: Sam Barnes Sportsfileplaceholder image

THE LAST POINT: Sport the most important of the least important things

St Brigid's captain Niamh Donegan pictured with the Cup Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

​Connacht Final was step number three in St Brigid’s 2026 journey

St Joseph's manager Enda Lyons (second from right) pictured with the management team of Elaine McGovern, Conor O'Neill, Yvonne Caffrey and JP McManus Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

Today took a lot of bottle says St Joseph’s manager Enda Lyons

Captain Carmel McGovern starts the St Joseph's celebrations with her teammates after the Connacht LGFA Senior B Final in St Croan's GAA Club Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

St Joseph's claim Connacht Senior B title after power packed finish

The McGovern brothers battle for the ball against Fenagh St Caillins in the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final replay Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Ballinamore hoping for happier memories against Salthill Knocknacarra

​Karen McGovern (centre) pictured with Mary McKeon & Barbara Gunn Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

​Sticking to the plan was key to St Brigid’s Connacht Junior success

Edel Shanley (right) pictured with Eimhin & Siomha Quinn and the Westbake Glenamaddy Cup after St Brigid's victory Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

Connacht title was what Edel Shanley was aiming for all year long

St Brigid's players celebrate after winning the AIB Connacht LGFA Junior FC Final on Saturday in Swinford Picture: Stefan Hoareplaceholder image

Brilliant St Brigid's storm to AIB Connacht LGFA Junior Club title

AIB CONNACHT LGFA JUNIOR CLUB FC FINAL: ST BRIGID’S LEITRIM 2-17 SHAMROCK GAELS 3-6

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Leitrim's Barry McNulty at the launch of Londis' partnership with UCD GAA on Thursday October 29 Picture: INPHOplaceholder image

Leitrim star McNulty helps launch Londis partnership with UCD GAA

Tom Prior pictured after it was announced he had won the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final Man of the Match last Sunday Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​If your leg is hanging off you, you’ve got to go for it - Tom Prior

Aughnasheelin's Thomas Gunn strikes for a point during the Fresh Today Junior A FC Final against Kiltubrid on Sunday in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Relentless Aughnasheelin squeeze the life from Kiltubrid in Junior

Paul Moran watches as the ball hits the Fenagh St Caillins net for Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins' third goal in Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final replay Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Driven Ballinamore make no mistake second time round to claim title

Action from the Fresh Today Junior A group game between Kiltubrid and Aughnasheelin which the home side won by three points - Sunday's Final is very much up for grabs! Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Derby Fresh Today Junior A Final finely balanced

Darren Cox turns in celebration after scoring his team's second goal against St Patrick's Dromahair Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

THE LAST POINT: Delivering when the pressure is really on​

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Leitrim champs exit Connacht Minor Club after strong showing

Leitrim GAA County Board officials Aoife Keenan, Attracta O’Reilly and Declan Bohan pictured with the Fenagh Cup - who will bring it home next Saturday Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Injuries could play a big part in destination of Fenagh Cup

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Breaking BREAKING: Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final replay moved to Sunday

The St Patrick's Dromahair team that contested the 2026 Smith Monumentals IFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​No complaints but Dromahair boss Casey rues missed chances in inal

Annaduff captain Eoin Gill celebrates with family and the Frank Reynolds Cup Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Captain Eoin Gill promises ​Annaduff will savour Final victory

Smith Monumentals IFC Final reaction

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Darren Cox scores Annaduff's third goal against St Patrick's Dromahair Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Darren a reluctant Man of the Match in Smith Monumentals IFC Final

Player of the Match Anna Devaney celebrate with a young Glencar Manorhamilton fan Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​Winning the County Final an unreal feeling that never gets old

The St Joseph's team who were defeated by Glencar Manorhamilton in the Leitrim LGFA SFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Frustrated Lyons rues missed chances in SFC Final but no complaints​

​Glencar Manorhamilton captain Aoife Gilmartin celebrates with her family after last Saturday's Leitrim LGFA SFC Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Easy to captain Glencar Manorhamilton with so many leaders on team

Thomas Meehan scores a point for Dromahair against St Joseph's in Sunday's Westlink Coaches U17 FC Division 2 Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Dromahair edge Minor shootout to claim U17 FC Division 2 title

Annaduff's Senan Mooney fields the ball early in Sunday's Smith Monumentals IFC Final against St Patrick's Dromahair Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Annaduff's second half goal glut wins the day in tense IFC Final

Fenagh St Caillin's Oisin McLoughlin is tackled by Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins' Michael McKiernan Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

THE LAST POINT: Goals that got us leaping out of our seats

Leah Fox watches as her fisted effort crosses the line for Glencar Manorhamilton's second goal against St Joseph's in Saturday's Leitrim LGFA SFC Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Awesome Glencar Manor in seventh heaven in stroll to LGFA SFC crown

Action from the 2025 Leitrim LGFA SFC Final - St Joseph's are trying to stop Glencar Manorhamilton from winning seven titles in a row Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

LGFA SFC Final: ​Can St Joseph’s stop Manor’s magnificent seven?​

​Glencar Manorhamilton manager Terry McManus chats with David Gaffney and Brian McDonald of the management team during a game recently Picture: James Molloyplaceholder image

Glencar Manorhamilton ​chasing one in a row, not record says McManus

St Joseph's manager Enda Lyons watching the action against St Mary's in the semi-final Picture: Willie Donnellan​placeholder image

Enda and St Joseph’s relishing chance to take on Manor juggernaut​

The reaction from the Kiltubrid and Annaduff players after Aisling McWeeney's dramatic equalising goal in Saturday's LGFA IFC Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Kiltubrid snatch victory from the first to break Annaduff hearts

Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins manager Mark Henry chats after Sunday's final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Henry thought game was gone as he hails Ballinamore’s​ resilience

St Mary's players celebrate with the George O'Toole Cup after defeating Annaduff in the Westlink Coaches U17 FC Division 1 Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Keaney leads St Mary's past battling Annaduff to U17 FC Divi 1 title

Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins' Tom Prior sends the ball to the Fenagh St Callins net during Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Last gasp ​Prior goal sends dramatic roller coaster final to replay

Player of the match Aileen Maguire pictured with the Cup and a young St Brigid's fan after the LGFA Junior Championship Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

THE LAST POINT: Final jeopardy​ and no get out of jail card!

​Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins' Paul Honeyman (left) and Fenagh St Caillins' Riordan O'Rourke in action during the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Semi-Finals - the two will play important roles in next Sunday's County Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, 3.30 pm throw-in Pictures: Willie Donnellan​placeholder image

​​Derby factor adds flavour to compelling Connacht Gold SFC Final

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​Ladies Intermediate Final and Junior Men semi-final take centre stage

Fenagh St Caillins’ captain Ryan O’Rourke will lead his team out in next Sunday’s Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​Fenagh have been punching above their weight says Ryan O'Rourke

​Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins captain Brian Banks is looking forward to a third Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final in a row next Sunday Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Brian and Ballinamore back to where they want to be on SFC Final day

St Mary's Kiltoghert players celebrate winning the Westlink Coaches U17 FC Division 1 Final in 2025 in Cloone Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​St Mary’s favoured in Minor Final but Annaduff pose serious threat

Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins Brian Leyden chats ahead of next Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final against Fenagh St Caillins Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​No looking back on last two years says Ballinamore's Brian Leyden

Former Armagh player Jamar Hall, who has been appointed as the new Head of Athletic Development with the Leitrim Senior footballers, pictured on his way into Croke Park for the 2024 All-Ireland SFC Final Picture: Sportsfileplaceholder image

Leitrim add Armagh All-Ireland winner Hall to Poacher's backroom team

Long serving Fenagh St Caillins player Donal Wrynn is looking forward to Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​Love of parish kept Donal Wrynn coming back for Fenagh

Fenagh St Caillins joint manager Martin Dunne chats ahead of next Sunday's clash with Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins in the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​Medals aren’t handed out for winning semi-finals says Martin Dunne

Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins manager Mark Henry speaking ahead of next Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Final against Fenagh St Caillins Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

​Ballinamore’s experience of previous finals doesn’t count - Henry

​Pupils from St Caillins National School in Fenagh out in force to cheer on Fenagh St Caillins ahead of next Sunday's Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship Final against Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture submittedplaceholder image

A date with destiny for Ballinamore & Fenagh

Dromahair's James Clancy gets away from Aughavas' Shane O'Brien and Paul Bohan during Sunday's Smith Monumentals IFC Semi-Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

Dromahair's Jeykll & Hyde show as they hang on for IFC Final spot

Shauna McLoughlin celebrates Fenagh St Caillins victory with her sister Amy in far flung Australia right after the final whistle last Sunday in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. Amy plans to fly from Oz to be back for Fenagh’s final appearance against Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins on October 11. Picture: Willie Donnellanplaceholder image

THE LAST POINT: Gone with the wind in Pairc Sean​ remakes

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