Old Leighlin Crowned Carlow Senior Football Champions
Old Leighlin are the Carlow Senior Football champions for the fifth time after a thrilling final against Rathvilly.
The match went into injury time with the sides level, until Cathal Coughlan scored the winning point, securing a 1-11 to 0-13 victory.
“They just kept backing off and backing off and it opened up. It was now or never.
Coughlan, part of Old Leighlin’s last championship success 12 years ago, reflected on the moment, noting it was a long time between titles.
- Old Leighlin won the championship for the fifth time.
- The final score was 1-11 to 0-13 against Rathvilly.
- Cathal Coughlan scored the winning point in injury time.
Author's summary: Old Leighlin wins Carlow championship.