PICTURES | The passion of it all as Longford hurlers savour Croke Park glory

By Alan Walsh

Managing Editor

Published 31st May 2026, 15:06 GMT

Wild scenes of jubilation in Croke Park as Longford capture Lory Meagher Cup glory with impressive 1-18 to 1-13 victory over neighbours Leitrim

Longford captured the Lory Meagher Cup for the first time since 2014 as Diarmuid Cahill’s men overcame Leitrim at Croke Park.

Sportsfile captured these great images from Longford’s memorable triumph and we hope you enjoy them.

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5. 31 May 2026; Longford supporters react during the Lory Meagher Cup final match between Longford and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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6. 31 May 2026; Longford supporters react during the Lory Meagher Cup final match between Longford and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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7. 31 May 2026; Cathal Mullane of Longford's, from left, father Eddie, son Cathal, aged 3, and wife Edel, all from Ardagh, before the Lory Meagher Cup final match between Longford and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

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8. 31 May 2026; Longford supporter Saoirse Stakem, age 4, makes her way down the steps into the stadium before the Lory Meagher Cup final match between Longford and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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