LEINSTER JHC Semi-final: After failing to register a win in the Division Three of the National Hurling League, the Longford hurlers finally got it right when they overcame Louth 0-14 to 1-9 in the Leinster Junior Hurling championship semi-final at Michael Fay Park last night.
Despite conceding a goal in the 21st minute when Paul Dunne found the back of the net direct from a well struck free.
Longford, however, raised their game and some excellent scores from outstanding wing-back Gareth Ghee gave them the upper hand in this tight contest.Ghee ended up with 0-6 of his side's total.
Eoin Donnellan also played a leading role in Longford's first victory of the year when firing over five points.
LONGFORD: N Casey; E Corcoran, T Stakelum, F Daly; G Ghee (0-6, 2f) B Stakelum, C Finnucane; M Coyle, G Dooley; J McDermott (0-2), E Donnellan (0-5, 3f) H O'Kane; D Lynam, E Daly, J Minnock (0-1). Sub: S Stakelum for Lynam inj (20 mins).
LOUTH: P O'Doherty; D Black, A Mynes, S Darcy; D Callan, D McCarthy, G Hoey; J Carter, P Murphy; N McEneaney, P Dunne (1-6, 1-5f), D Mulholland; D Dunne (0-1), A Carter, G Collins. Subs: T Hilliard for Mulholland (16 mins), D Byrne (0-2) for Collins (ht), K Kirk for Hoey (33 mins), T Corcoran for Murphy (46 mins), E Quigley for McEneaney (49 mins).
Referee: N Flynn (Offaly).
