St. Nete's College vs Granard: All-Ireland Senior B Football Final
St. Nete's College from Ballymahon contested the All-Ireland College Senior B Football Championship final against Granard at Páirc Sheáin Uí Escreoláin in Ballymahon. The match showcased emerging football talent, with St. Nete's making a strong early impression on proceedings.
The home side struck quickly, with captain Murray Arty, a Mayo minor footballer, netting a brilliant goal just over three minutes into the contest. Dean Casey provided the assist for this early breakthrough, setting the tone for St. Nete's aggressive opening.
The final represented a significant opportunity for Granard, who were pursuing their first Paddy Drummond Cup title in twenty-four years. The Longford rivals came to Ballymahon seeking to claim the prestigious honour for the first time in more than two decades.
Connor Dureen of Cavan took charge as referee for the fixture, with Audron Madden and Sean Buckley serving as linesmen throughout the match. The contest brought together two of the county's leading college football programmes in pursuit of national honours at senior B level.
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St Nete's College from Ballynamore faced Granard in the All-Ireland College Senior B Football Championship final at Park Shaw. Early in the match, St Nete's took the lead with a brilliant goal from captain Murray Arty after just over three minutes of play, with the ball expertly kicked in by Dean Casey. The match was refereed by Connor Dureen of Cavan, with linesman Audron Madden and Sean Buckley.