Longford's all conquering 1997 All-Ireland Ladies Junior Championship winners relived past glories as former players from the county side came together for a special silver jubilee reunion at Longford town establishment PV's. So unlucky to lose against Clare in the final the previous year, the Longford ladies came back to Croke Park on October 12, 1997 with a vengeance and made no mistake at the second attempt in winning the much coveted All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title at the expense of a strong Tyrone outfit in a thrilling game (2-12 to 1-11). Longford Leader photographer Syl Healy was on hand on the evening to capture several happy and smiling faces from an evening which was evidently thoroughly enjoyed by all.

placeholder image — Longford's all conquering 1997 All-Ireland Ladies Junior Championship winners relived past glories as former players from the county side came together for a special silver jubilee reunion at Longford town establishment PV's. So unlucky to lose against Clare in the final the previous year, the Longford ladies came back to Croke Park on October 12, 1997 with a vengeance and made no mistake at the second attempt in winning the much coveted All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title at the expense of a strong Tyrone outfit in a thrilling game (2-12 to 1-11). Longford Leader photographer Syl Healy was on hand on the evening to capture several happy and smiling faces from an evening which was evidently thoroughly enjoyed by all.

PICTURES | Former glories recalled as triumphant Longford Ladies 1997 All-Ireland Junior Championship winners host silver jubilee reunion

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Published 6th Jan 2023, 09:33 GMT

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Caption: Michelle Mulvey, Fiona Gettings & Mary Kiernan

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Caption: 1997 All Ireland Junior Championship winning Longford Ladies team reunion. Ann McGovern, Fiona Gettings, Irene Sheridan, Paula Cullen, Michelle Smith, Mary McInerney, Mary Kiernan & Barbara Dolan, all members of Ballymore Ladies club

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Caption: Maria Doherty, Gary Fenelon (selector), Laura Doherty & Jennifer Hennessy from Killoe Ladies

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Caption: The triumphant Longford squad of 25 years ago came together last Thursday evening, December 29, 2022 at PV's Longford to celebrate the silver jubilee of their victory. Pictured are theb players and management from 1997

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PICTURES | Former glories recalled as triumphant Longford Ladies 1997 All-Ireland Junior Championship winners host silver jubilee reunion

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