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Wicklow and Donegal Advance to Allianz Hurling League Division 2
Victories in the final round secured Allianz Hurling League Division 2 promotions for Wicklow and Donegal. In other matches, Sligo defeated Longford, Cavan defeated Monaghan, and Warwickshire defeated Lancashire.
Wicklow defeated Louth by a score of 3-27 to 0-11 in Aughrim. Wicklow led early, 1-10 to 0-2 after the first fifteen minutes, with an early goal from Fionn Darcy. Further goals from Eoin McCormack and Darcy helped Wicklow to a 25-point victory, finishing atop the Division 3 table. Donegal defeated Roscommon 3-20 to 0-19 at Dr. Hyde Park; Josh Cronnolly McGee and Richie Ryan scored the goals in the first half for Donegal, giving them a 3-10 to 0-12 lead at the break. Liam McKinney scored Donegal's first three points after the resumption from frees. Declan Coulter and Dan Donnelly added scores, sealing the Ulster side's seven-point victory.
Key Facts
- Wicklow defeated Louth 3-27 to 0-11.
- Donegal defeated Roscommon 3-20 to 0-19.
- Fionn Darcy and Eoin McCormack scored goals for Wicklow.
- Josh Cronnolly McGee and Richie Ryan scored goals for Donegal.
- Liam McKinney scored Donegal's first three points of the resumption from frees.
- Armagh and Fermanagh drew 0-21 to 1-18.
- Sligo defeated Longford 4-25 to 3-11.
- Cavan defeated Monaghan 1-16 to 0-15.
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Research Sources
- Hogan Stand — Wicklow and Donegal secure promotion to Division 2 while Sligo thump Longford