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Barry Leonard faced a Communion Day conundrum.

While most fathers are sweating about bouncy castles and buffets, Barry faced a more complex challenge.

He was cornerback on the Mayo team facing Galway in the Connacht Junior Football Championship final in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. However, the 11.30am timing of his daughter Kathlyn’s big day in Lahardane Church meant it was impossible to be in the Leitrim venue — 94km away — for the 1.30pm throw-in.