Dolan magic inspires Brigid’s

THE unsavoury scenes at the end of this Connacht SFC club final in Kiltoom will dominate the initial headlines but the lasting legacy will be abouta stirring second-half comeback by Roscommon champions St Brigid’s to retain their crown.

This was their fifth appearance in the final in the last seven years and it was entirely predictable there would be little between them and a Corofin side going for their third title in four years.

The football never really matched the achievements of these two clubs in recent years with referee LiamDevenney, perhaps feeling he needed a strong arm on proceedings given the rivalry, becoming a far too central figure.