Slashers topple champions

There will be new Longford SFC champions crowned in October after reigning champions Emmet Óg were beaten 0-13 to 0-10 by Longford Slashers.

Slashers were defeated in last year’s final, with the Killoe side stopping their quest for three in a row, and they made a terrific start by taking the lead inside the opening five minutes.

Emmet Óg’s first point came in the eighth minute but they were dealt a massive blow when midfielder Simon Kiernan was sent-off.