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Monaghan win first ever Lory Meagher cup title

Jun 3, 2023 17:00 By Michael Cooke
Monaghan win first ever Lory Meagher cup title
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The Farney men claimed a two-point victory after a thrilling contest.

Monaghan claimed their first ever Lory Meagher cup title after beating Lancashire 3-22 to 3-20 at Croke Park.

The Farney men led 1-12 to 2-8 at half-time, with Arthur Hughes’ men held on for a two-point victory.

Monaghan led 0-6 to 0-2 inside nine minutes. Lancashire’s Robin Spencer registered a goal 60 seconds later making it a one-point game.

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Niall Arthur gave Monaghan a two-point buffer on 23 minutes, three minutes later Darragh Carroll’s goal edged Lancashire in front.

Thomas Hughes registered Monaghan’s opening goal on 32 minutes helping them to a one-point lead at the break.

Carroll scored his second goal within a minute of the restart giving Lancashire a two-point lead.13 minutes later, Niall Garland restored parity by finding the net.

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Garland’s second goal gave Monaghan a two-point buffer 13 minutes from time and the Farney men held on to win by the same margin.

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