Antrim edges Carlow late to capture All-Ireland Junior title

Antrim won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship at Croke Park on August 2, 2026, defeating Carlow 1-13 to 2-9. Maria O'Neill secured the victory with a point in the final seconds after Megan Townsend equalized for Carlow. Antrim initially led through Theresa Mallon’s early goal and held a narrow advantage at halftime. Carlow fought back to take the lead, but Antrim responded with key points before the dramatic finish. This win marks Antrim's record-equalling fourth title in this category and avenges their loss in the 2025 final.

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