Antrim edges Carlow late to capture All-Ireland Junior title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •Antrim scored a last-minute point to win the championship.
- •Maria O'Neill was crucial with decisive scoring late in the match.
- •The final took place at Croke Park in Dublin.
- •Antrim's win equals their record fourth All-Ireland Junior title.
- •Carlow showcased strong competitiveness in their first final.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Antrim strike late to win All-Ireland Junior title
"Maria O'Neill's point with just 15 seconds remaining won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship for Antrim in a dramatic final against Carlow at Croke Park.
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