St Brigid's secured their first senior football title in a dramatic all-Belfast Antrim SFC final, defeating cross-city rivals O'Donovan Rossa 0-21 to 1-16. Founded in 1998, St Brigid's were playing in their first senior final and overcame a nervy start to claim historic victory.
Ronan Mc Grady proved vital after a shaky beginning, kicking the next three scores to draw the sides level after 25 minutes. JJ Higgins put Cathal Murray's side ahead for the first time, and further scores from Paudie Finnegan and Paul Bradley gave St Brigid's a two-point lead at half-time.
Diarmuid Rogan's goal early in the second half kept O'Donovan Rossa in contention, and the lead changed hands several times. However, St Brigid's remained in control, with Higgins kicking the final three scores in added time to seal a two-point win.
The final whistle sparked celebrations as the field filled with blue and yellow flags and flares, marking a landmark moment for the Belfast club.
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