MacDiarmada Gaels are Leitirm under-20 division one football champions for 2024 following 1-21 to 1-18 extra-time victory over Glencar-Manorhamilton in a pulsating county championship final played in Drumkeerin on Tuesday evening.
MacDiarmada Gaels, who are an amalgamation of Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins and Kiltubrid will thank their marquee forward Paul Honeyman, who’s personal tally of 1-13 propelled his side to victory.
The game finished 1-16 apiece after normal time with Bailey McBride registering the goal for the north Leitrim outfit.
It was MacDiarmada Gaels’ greater scoring prowess in extra-time that proved the difference.
One of the victors’ selectors Emmett Mahon, spoke of his delight to Ocean FM Sport’s Brian Kerrigan:
Brian Kerrigan also spoke to Glencar-Manorhamilton joint-manager Padraig Corrigan following the game:
