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05 Sept 2025
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Eanna O'Connor in scoring form for Moorefield
In a repeat of the 2018 county SFC final, Moorefield and Athy booked their place in this season's Aldridge Cup final, due to be played next weekend.
Moorefield, had a comfortable win over Castledermot, they led by three points at the break, 1-4 to 0-4 but pulled away late in the game eventually winning by 3-10 to 0-5.
Meanwhile in Athy the home side had to dig deep before getting the better of Leixlip in a game played in very poor conditions.
Playing with the wind and rain on their back in the opening half Athy were held by Leixlip with the sides level at the break Athy 0-8 Leixlip 2-2.
Both sides managed to score just two points apiece in the second half, setting up extra time.
Athy took a three point lead with James Eaton firing over three points in three points in the opening half of extra time; Leixlip reduced the deficit on the resumption but that was as good as it got, Athy holding out, winning 0-13 to 2-5.
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