Perhaps Johnny Doyle in his prime might have pulled this one out of the fire but at 41 a Leinster JFC final miracle was just beyond him.

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THE Allianz Sciath na Scol football finals finally got underway at Páirc Ui Rinn yesterday and produced four marvellous contests that had followers in full voice.