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Longford advance to O'Byrne Cup decider

Diarmuid Moriarty, Meath, and Joseph Hagan, Longford,  in action at Ashbourne. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Diarmuid Moriarty, Meath, and Joseph Hagan, Longford, in action at Ashbourne. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Semi-Final

Longford 2-14 Meath 1-14

Holders Longford earned an impressive away O'Byrne Cup win over Meath in Ashbourne.

Jayson Matthews and Darren Gallagher scored goals for Paddy Christie's determined outfit, who led 2-6 to 0-8 at half-time.

Diarmuid Moriarty, who impressed for Meath, led the Royals revival.

Longford, though, remained calm with late scores from Dylan Farrell and Bryn Peters proving to be crucial.