Hurl of honour: Longford Gardaí celebrate colleague's Croke Park win

Garda David Buckley along with team captain Reuben Murray and teammates Seánie Tiernan and Ronan Courtney at Longford Garda Station with Superintendent Tomás Waters, Inspector Declan McGlynn, Garda colleagues and staff | Longford Gardaí

placeholder image — Garda David Buckley along with team captain Reuben Murray and teammates Seánie Tiernan and Ronan Courtney at Longford Garda Station with Superintendent Tomás Waters, Inspector Declan McGlynn, Garda colleagues and staff | Longford Gardaí

David Buckley, Longford hurler and Garda, was joined at the station by his teammates

Members of Longford Garda Station came together to honour the sporting achievements of their colleague Garda David Buckley who was part of the Longford senior hurling panel that won the Lory Meagher Cup at Croke Park.

Joining Garda Buckley for the occasion were Longford hurling captain Reuben Murray, along with teammates Seánie Tiernan and Ronan Courtney.

Action from Croke Park as Conor Hackett tries to keep up with Longford's David Buckley | Sportsfile

Also in attendance was Superintendent Tomás Waters, Inspector Declan McGlynn, and colleagues and staff from Longford Garda Station.

Sharing a photograph to their Facebook page, Longford Gardaí said they were delighted to honour their colleague following the county's incredible victory.

The Lory Meagher Cup success marked a significant achievement for Longford hurling, with the team producing an impressive campaign that culminated in a Croke Park win.

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