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Loughmacrory Claim First Tyrone Title With One-Point Win Over Trillick

A late Donaghy point from an Eoin McElholm burst restored the lead after Trillick drew level.

Overview

  • Loughmacrory edged Trillick 0-18 to 2-11 at Healy Park to lift the O’Neill Cup for the first time.
  • The decisive moment came when Eoin McElholm surged through and set up Gareth Donaghy to nudge Loughmacrory back in front late on.
  • Trillick had drawn level with eight minutes remaining, arriving as the more seasoned side with a sixth final in 11 years and an extra week’s rest.
  • After recording just one point from the 33rd to 57th minute, Loughmacrory controlled possession following the go-ahead score to see out the result.
  • Supporters flooded the pitch to celebrate, and captain Nathan Kelly used his speech to salute the late Trillick manager Jody Gormley.