History made, dreams fulfilled, and a moment that will live forever. With the very last kick, Niall Morgan's sensational two-pointer broke Errigal Ciaran hearts and crowned Edendork Tyrone Senior Football Champions for the first time ever.
This was a gripping encounter from the first minute until the last. An unanswered 1-4 before the break, including an expertly dispatched Darren Mc Curry penalty that brought Edendork from four down to two ahead at the break, summoned a real belief. A club, a community and a dream started to look like a real possibility. Three late scores, including two from Peter Harte, edged Errigal one ahead, and it looked like they were going to claim a third title in five seasons right at the last. But Edendork were not going to be denied their place in history, becoming the second Tyrone club in succession to win their first ever O'Neill Cup title by appearing in their maiden decider.
Morgan has won it all with his county Tyrone, including an All-Ireland in 2021 alongside two All-Stars, but doing it for his parish adds extra satisfaction. "This is the pinnacle. No matter where I go in life, it's Edendork first," Morgan told BBC Sport NI. "Impossible to sum up how I feel. As a club we've waited 94 years for this. My 20th season as a senior player." He praised Mc Curry, whose contribution was colossal, with 1-6 all coming in the first half. "I kicked that two-pointer at the end, but he carried us for the majority of the game, so only for him," Morgan said.
Edendork now turn their attention to the Ulster Club Championship, starting with a preliminary clash against Down winners Clonduff at Pairc Esler on Saturday 31 October. For Morgan and his club, the celebrations are just beginning. "It's going to be a party tonight," he said.
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