WATERFORD boss John Owens returned to his Leitrim roots to achieve success in Sunday’s NFL Division 4 opener but insisted that the impact of that win will be negated if the Déise fail to beat London next weekend.

An Oisin McConville inspired Crossmaglen Rangers side just about held Tyrone champions Errigal Ciaran to a draw in a pulsating Ulster SFC quarter-final tie at Omagh.

Dr. James McDaid, T.D., Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation announced

The Longford County Board has sprung a surprise by appointing Denis Connerton as the new manager of their senior football side.