Substitute Niall Grimley came off the bench to punch to the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time for an unlikely draw and an opportunity to side-step what had looked certain relegation.
Kieran McGeeney’s side will need to beat Derry next weekend to avoid the drop, but they will face the Oak Leafers with renewed belief following their courageous comeback at Healy Park.
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