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: Padraic & Emma Davis

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Caption: 1997 All Ireland Junior Championship winning Longford Ladies team reunion. Michelle Mulvey, Sharon Cronin, Emma Davis, Liam Forde, Dara McGann, Christina Jordan & Theresa Kane from St. Helen's, Drumlish Ladies club

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Caption: The 1997 All Ireland Junior Championship winning Longford Ladies team management team: Gary Fenelon, Peter Donlon, Mary McInerney, Martin Reilly (manager), Christina Jordan and Liam Forde

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Caption: Sisters Ann (McGovern) & Mary Kiernan. Mary was instumental and the driving force in organising this reunion for the 1997 All Ireland Junior championship winning Longford team

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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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