Darren Gallagher stars as Longford edge Louth

Gallagher's 1-3 haul proved decisive in a low-scoring game

Darren Gallagher of Longford scores a point late in the game despite the efforts of Emmet Carolan of Louth. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Leinster SFC: Longford 1-9 Louth 1-7

A few minutes before the rest of the Longford players returned to the field for the second-half in Mullingar, Darren Gallagher hobbled back out on his own.