Carlow stars shine as three players named on Team of the Week after Croke Park heroics

Carlow players and staff celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Football League Division 4 final at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Carlow players and staff celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Football League Division 4 final at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Three players recognised on GAA.ie's Team of the Week after dramatic Division 4 victory

Three Carlow footballers have been named on the GAA.ie Football Team of the Week following the county's historic Division 4 final victory at Croke Park.

Padraig Bolger, Conor Doyle and Ross Dunphy were all recognised after playing key roles in Carlow's dramatic win over Longford, which saw them claim a rare national title after extra time.

Dunphy was among the standout performers, hitting 1-3, while Doyle contributed 0-4 and Bolger also played a crucial role in a battling team display.

In a post on X, Carlow GAA said: "Congrats to Padraig Bolger, Conor Doyle & Ross Dunphy on being selected on the GAA's Team of the Week.

"With 8 top teams involved in the League Finals last weekend this is some achievement.

"Well done to the 3 lads who were part of a superb Carlow team performance on Saturday."

Carlow were pushed all the way by Longford before eventually sealing the win in extra time, marking a major milestone for the county and a perfect boost ahead of the Leinster championship.