2024 Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Final: Longford 1-12 Dublin 0-9 - Keelin McGann’s beautifully crafted and finished 44th minute goal proved the decisive score as Longford deservedly created history by retaining the O’Byrne Cup for the first time and winning their fifth title in all by getting over Dublin in desperate weather conditions at Laois Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. Longford were previously crowned champions in 1965, 2000, 2020 and 2023. Piaras Ó Mídheach / Sportsfile attended Saturday's final at rain and wind swept Laois Hire O'Moore Park and he captured this selection of great photographs. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends.

placeholder image — 2024 Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Final: Longford 1-12 Dublin 0-9 - Keelin McGann’s beautifully crafted and finished 44th minute goal proved the decisive score as Longford deservedly created history by retaining the O’Byrne Cup for the first time and winning their fifth title in all by getting over Dublin in desperate weather conditions at Laois Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. Longford were previously crowned champions in 1965, 2000, 2020 and 2023. Piaras Ó Mídheach / Sportsfile attended Saturday's final at rain and wind swept Laois Hire O'Moore Park and he captured this selection of great photographs. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends.

PICTURES | Gutsy Longford capture fifth O'Byrne Cup title with victory over Dubs

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 20th Jan 2024, 19:13 BST

Updated 25th Jan 2024, 17:27 BST

Caption: Longford captain Patrick Fox lifts the cup after his side's victory in the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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Caption: Longford captain Patrick Fox lifts the cup after his side's victory in the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Caption: Colm Basquel of Dublin in action against Darren Gallagher and Joseph Hagan, 12 of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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Caption: Colm Basquel of Dublin in action against Darren Gallagher and Joseph Hagan, 12 of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Caption: Colm Basquel of Dublin in action against Joseph Hagan of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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Caption: Colm Basquel of Dublin in action against Joseph Hagan of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Caption: Joseph Hagan of Longford in action against Senan Forker of Dublin during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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Caption: Joseph Hagan of Longford in action against Senan Forker of Dublin during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup final match between Dublin and Longford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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