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Mullinalaghta's triumph brings joyous reaction

There were joyous scenes at full-time after Mullinalaghta shocked Kilmacud Crokes
Image: There were joyous scenes at full-time after Mullinalaghta shocked Kilmacud Crokes

Mullinalaghta's triumph over Kilmacud Crokes in Sunday's Leinster final was a true underdog story, as the Longford 'half-parish' stunned the Dublin suburban club with a two-point victory to claim a historic provincial title.

It was a fairy-tale ending to a fairy-tale year for the club, who proved to small rural sides all over Ireland that it's possible to go up against sides with greater resources and come out on top.

Given the manner of the dramatic 1-08 to 1-06 victory, there was an outpouring of joy across the entire country as the club with a catchment area of just 400 were crowned Leinster champions.

St Columba's will face Dr Crokes of Kerry in February's All-Ireland semi-final.

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