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The game needed extra-time to find a winner and at the end of it all, Cill Chomáin – last year's beaten finalists – held on to see off their north coast neighbours by 3-12 to 1-15, the goal that settled it being a penalty scored by Derek Moran right at the end of the first period of extra time.
In the end, Kilmaine just about deserved to hold on for a victory that more than made up for last years defeat to Castlebar Mitchels B in the final.
After winning the county and Connaught junior titles already, this latest victory brings the curtain down on what has been a magnificent year for the west Mayo club.
It was little wonder there was massive celebrations among the huge Balla after the final whistle as it was way back in 1980 since they last won the title which, in fact, was their first ever county junior championship title.
Lahardane, who are managed by former Mayo boss John Maughan, won their first ever county junior title last month and now have created their own bit of history by adding the Connacht title as well.
Lahardane, who are managed by former Mayo boss John Maughan, won their first ever county junior title last month and now have created their own bit of history by adding the Connacht title as well.
On Sunday, it's the JFC and SFC football finals. The McDonnell Cup decider gets underway at 12.30pm with Jon Finn in charge and that's between Cill Chomáin and Islandeady. The big one – the Moclair Cup decider – follows at 2.30pm when Ballina Stephenites, aiming for their 37th county title, face Westport, who are looking to win it for the very first time.
