Finn and Canty spur Exiles
Louth were the beaten finalists that day as well and driven by that memory, as well as their status as unconsidered underdogs, they tested the credentials of their heavily fancied opponents until the final quarter.
It was a case of redemption for London though, who like Donegal in the Lory Meagher Cup, had lost the previous two finals. Eamonn Phelan brought a lengthy career to a close after last year’s decider but he was back as manager this time to steer the Exiles over the line.
