Person: Sean McCormack

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Collingwood Cup: Ulster students end UCC’s reign

Holders UCC were denied a second successive Collingwood Cup final appearance, going down 2-1 to Ulster University after a thrilling semi-final at the AUL Complex.

Michael Quinn celebrates at the final whistle 27/5/2018

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Impressive Longford hold nerve against Meath

Magnificent Longford’s long wait for a Leinster championship win finally ended when they created a massive shock with a thoroughly deserved victory over 14-man Meath before an attendance of 5,591 at Pearse Park yesterday.

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Royals win first senior shootout

Meath 1-19

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Devine and Dempsey claim top Motorsport Ireland accolades

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Longford open All-Ireland campaign with eight-point win over Louth

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Eight-point win for Longford

Pa Bourke stars as Thurles Sarsfields off to a flyer

Pa Bourke was star of the show as county champions, Thurles Sarsfields swept aside Borris-Ileigh in the first round of the county SHC at Templemore, winning 2-17 to 1-11.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Portlaoise’s powerful signal on road to Leinster final

Portlaoise (Laois) 5-12 Emmet Óg (Longford) 0-11: Quite the statement from the Laois champions.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Emmet Óg march on with second-half points surge against Navan O’Mahony’s

Emmet Óg 0-11 Navan O’Mahony’s 1-06: Six second-half points in a row helped Longford champions Emmet Óg advance to the Leinster Club SFC semi-final.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Progressive Longford in positive frame of mind despite missing stars

Before we consider what Dublin will face in their opening Leinster football championship tie, consider for a moment what they won’t.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Under The Radar: Longford move up into bonus territory

Success in a county like Longford

Mon, 18 May, 2015

McWeeney’s late point earns Leitrim draw with Longford

Leitrim 0-15 Longford 1-12: Allianz Football League Division 4: A late Seán McWeeney point earned Leitrim a draw with their neighbours Longford in a nip-and-tick Division 4 derby in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Tipp boss delighted to draw Longford at home

Tipperary football selector Michael O’Loughlin is delighted his county have a home draw against Longford in the second round of the qualifiers.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Longford stave off Derry fightback to take deserved win

Derry 2-14 Longford 2-16

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

Wexford secure semi-final berth

Wexford 1-15 Longford 1-13

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

Longford survive late Offaly fightback

Longford 0-19 Offaly 0-15

Sun, 18 May, 2014

Limerick display pleases Brudair

Limerick 2-11 Longford 0-11

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Slashers in great shape for St Mary’s showdown

With many teams recording their first wins in the Longford SFC, next weekend’s final round of games will be intriguing, with Longford Slashers v St Mary’s Granard the pick of the round.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2013

Slaneysiders dig deep to claim extra-time win

Longford 0-16 Wexford 2-15 (AET)

Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Longford faith finds its reward

Longford 2-14 Limerick 0-09

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Longford trounce Limerick to progress to Monday's football draw

Longford 2-14 Limerick 0-9

Sat, 29 Jun, 2013

Wicklow make hard work of it

Wicklow 1-15 Longford 0-16

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Louth too strong

Louth 1-14 Longford 1-08

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Longford offer little resistance to Louth

Louth 1-14 Longford 1-8

Sun, 07 Apr, 2013

Still no points for Longford footballers

Longford 0-6 Laois 0-9, Pearse Park

Sun, 24 Mar, 2013

Derry thrash Longford in Division 2

Derry 0-14 Longford 0-5

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

Galway see off struggling Longford

Longford 3-7 Galway 3-11

Sun, 10 Mar, 2013

Grimley hails ‘special’ Clarke

Armagh 3-08 Longford 2-09

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

Clarke inspires Armagh to first competitive win of season

Armagh 3-8 Longford 1-9

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Leinster and Ulster gear up for Interpro final

Crossmaglen Rangers players Aaron Kernan and Jamie Clarke have been named in the Ulster team for Sunday's M Donnelly Interprovincial Football final against Leinster at Croke Park (throw-in 3.45pm).

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013

Martin and Dolan steer Westmeath to victory

Longford 1-8 Westmeath 2-7

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

O’Brien off mark as Wexford battle back for victory

Wexford 2-08 Longford 1-10

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Late Wexford surge seals win

Wexford 2-8 Longford 1-10

Sun, 03 Feb, 2013

Sheridan shines as new boss O’Dowd off to flier with Meath

Meath 1-9 Longford 1-7

Mon, 07 Jan, 2013

Portlaoise pull out all the stops

Portlaoise (Laois) 1-11 Emmet Óg Killoe (Longford) 2-05

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Kickhams and Sarsfields to meet after securing victory

Ballymun Kickhams and Sarsfields of Kildare will meet in the semi-finals of the AIB Leinster Club Senior Football Championship after posting wins this afternoon.

Sun, 11 Nov, 2012

Donegal dominate All-Star list

All-Ireland SFC champions Donegal have had 12 players nominated for 2012 GAA GPA All-Stars Football awards, and are guaranteed to win the Footballer of the Year award.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2012

Emmet Óg back on glory trail

Emmet Óg 2-7 Dromard 1-8

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

Ryan keeps Longford post

Kildare native Glenn Ryan is to remain in charge of the Longford senior footballers, following his reappointment by the County Board.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Bradley hits out at Derry County Board

Paddy Bradley has taken aim at the Derry County Board in the wake of the county's All-Ireland SFC exit at the hands of Longford.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Brennan bitter after ‘goal’ ruled out

Drama. Controversy. Finger-pointing.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2012

McCormack steers Longford past Derry

Longford 0-17 Derry 2-8

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Model men set up Dublin meeting

Wexford 1-13 Longford 0-15

Sun, 10 Jun, 2012

Longford get even with the last kick

A draw was just about the right result from this hugely entertaining tie, and it is a bizarre turn of events that will see the sides face off for the fourth time in-a-row in next Sunday’s replay.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Sense of relief for Wexford manager

Jason Ryan broke out into a broad grin when asked if he felt Wexford had room for improvement, after their battling draw with Longford.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Longford need last-minute point to rescue draw

Longford 2-9 Wexford 0-15

Sun, 03 Jun, 2012

‘Hometown decisions’ irk McNulty

Glenn Ryan hailed his side’s mental fortitude in making such an important breakthrough by winning their first Leinster championship game since 2007.

Mon, 21 May, 2012

Longford stun Laois with second-half surge

Longford 1-10 Laois 0-12

Sun, 20 May, 2012

New boss Hyland wields axe in Cavan

New Cavan senior boss Terry Hyland wasted no time in making changes to his senior panel, releasing six players last week and calling up six more.

Wed, 02 May, 2012

Ryan’s delight as Longford keep the ball rolling

The rise of Longford football continued on Saturday night in Croke Park.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

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