Farrell stands firm as Mel’s grab glory

St Mel’s, Longford 2-14 St Pat’s, Navan 0-17

St. Mel’s became Leinster colleges SFC champions for the first time in 11 years because of a string of stunning saves from goalkeeper Pat Farrell. He bookended a colleges classic with two wonderful stops, both coincidentally from St Pat’s Sean Stephens.

Of all the gallant Navan players, defeat was toughest on Stephens. The Navan captain drove his team forward all game, but found Farrell too impenetrable an obstacle.