'Another Monkey Off The Back' - First Leinster Win In 47 Years For Tullamore

The Offaly side defeated Tinahely in Aughrim. 

"Another Monkey Off The Back"

That's how Tullamore manager Niall Stack feels after his side clinched their first win in the Leinster senior football championship since 1977.

The Fox twins, Mike and Dan scored a goal each as the Offaly side defeated Tinahely by 2-10 to 1-7 in Aughrim. 

Stack says it is a relief for both the team and the town to progress in Leinster:

Next up for Tullamore is a Semi-Final at a neutral venue against Dublin Champions Cuala in two weeks time. 

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