Portlaoise pipped by late Crokes crusade

THE most famous victory in the history of the Kilmacud Crokes club?

Mon, 08 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 2-7 Portlaoise (Laois) 2-4 Paul Keane

Proud boss Paddy Carr left the issue open to debate as his Dublin champions secured the bravest of Leinster club quarter-final successes over hosts Portlaoise.

Trailing by seven points after a horrendous start, Carr’s injury ravaged Crokes team showed both style and substance to force a 10 point turnaround by the final whistle.

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