Referee Paul Faloon had barely sounded the full-time whistle as a swarm of St Mary’s Magherafelt supporters ran on to the pitch at the Athletic Grounds to celebrate their win over Holy Trinity in Sunday’s MacRory Cup final.
First half goals from man-of-the-match Niall O’Donnell and Cahir Quinn paved the way for the Derry side to claim a 2-9 to 0-8 victory over Cookstown.
It was the second MacRory Cup success for Magherafelt following their maiden win in 2017 and they’ll represent Ulster in the forthcoming Hogan Cup campaign where they are scheduled to meet St Brendan’s of Killarney at the end of the month.
