Hurlers heading to Croke Park after victory over Warwickshire books Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup Final spot

Leitrim hurlers are Croke Park bound after the Green & Gold booked their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final thanks to a hard fought victory over a stubborn Warwickshire on Saturday in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday.

Needing just a point to confirm their place in the Final at GAA Headquarters over the weekend of May 30-31, Leitrim secured the victory that leaves them top of the Lory Meagher Cup table regardless of what happens in the final round next weekend although they still have a wait to see who they will face in the decider.

Longford look odds on to reach the final after they recovered from an eight point halftime deficit to win by nine against Cavan, 3-18 to 1-15, but Monaghan's 0-28 to 1-13 win over Lancashire means there is still a possibility that Longford could be knocked out if Monaghan prevail. On that basis, Longford could lose out on the head to head rule while Cavan, if they beat Leitrim in the final group game next weekend and Monaghan also prevail, could be back in the mix.

In that scenario, Longford's scoring difference of plus 48 is a huge advantage but a point would be enough for Longford to book a final place against their neigbhours in Croke Park.

Leitrim, playing against the strong wind in the first half, wasted a succession of good chances but went in level at halftime at 1-7 apiece against Warwickshire, James McNabola scoring the Green & Gold's goal. Leitrim dominated the second half and were five points clear when a late goal for the Exiles made it a nervy finish before Mike Wall's side secured their place in the decider.