Longford stage terrific second half comeback to cross first hurdle
Longford stage terrific second half comeback to cross first hurdleLongford LeaderKavanagh kicked the ball over the bar from a tight angle in the 70th minute to leave Longford leading by two points, 1-10 to 0-11, but then came a real dramatic moment as Kevin Meaney finished a Colm Begley free to the net in stoppage time.Longford thrive under pressureIrish IndependentQualifiers beckon as Laois leave their shooting boots at homeLaois Nationalistall 6 news articles »
Meaney ready for Longford challenge
Meaney ready for Longford challengeLeinster ExpressFor Laois' new captain Kevin Meaney, the decision that sees him take over the mantle from Colm Begley as the team's chosen leader on the field is a result of what he has done, not what he is expected to do. The sight of the Arles-Kilcruise man plucking ...
Longford stun Laois with second-half surge
Longford stun Laois with second-half surgeIrish ExaminerLaois were utterly dominant in the opening half, particularly in the middle third where Brendan Quigley, John O'Loughlin and Kevin Meaney were prominent. After a cagey opening, they gradually exerted control on the scoreboard, with points from Colm ...Longford's home form may be crucial against LaoisRTE.ieLongford shooters to leave bullet holes in LaoisHerald.ieLongford overcome LaoisSetanta Sports IrelandThe Scoreall 52 news articles »
Nothing shocking about Longford's victory
Nothing shocking about Longford's victoryIrish TimesExtra-time brought drama all of its own, Laois wing-forward Kevin Meaney palming home what most people thought was a legitimate square-ball goal until referee Michael Duffy pointed out that the ball in had come from a free kick and so couldn't stand.and more »
Promising signs for Offaly in competitive run out against Laois
Promising signs for Offaly in competitive run out against LaoisOffaly ExpressOffaly's Num 5 lays the ball off as Laois' Kevin Meaney and Billy Sheehan look to challenge. Photo Denis Byrne. TOM Coffey's Offaly side showed promising signs on Friday night against Laois in a challenge match organised as part of the official opening ...and more »