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Clonguish edge out Abbeylara to make knockout stage

Aug 10, 2025 18:53
By Dave Hooper
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Clonguish edge out Abbeylara to make knockout stage

Hear from both managers

James Hagan’s last gasp point sent Clonguish in the Longford quarter-finals after a dramatic win over Abbeylara.

Hagan in his first year in senior football helped Clonguish to a 1-18 to 2-14 victory over the county champions. The win guarantees Clonguish a quarter-final place.

Abbeylara led 1-9 to 1-7 at half-time at Fr McGee Park. Indeed, a Matthew Carey penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time bringing Clonguish back into the game. Cathal Gilligan had found the net for Abbeylara.

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However, Abbeylara landed a second goal before Hagan fired over the winning point for Clonguish in the second minute of stoppage time.

Clonguish boss Liam Belton spoke to John Duffy.

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Abbeylara manager Frankie Dolan spoke to John Duffy.

Elsewhere in group B this weekend, Mullinalaghta pipped Longford Slashers and Rathcline had too much for Fr. Manning Gaels.

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