Avondhu GAA: Araglin and Mitchelstown to meet in Division 2 football final
Araglin and Mitchelstown will meet in the Cavanagh's Fermoy Div 2 FL final this Saturday in Glanworth 3pm.
Eight teams competed in the league which began in February. Araglin, Fermoy, Glanworth, Mitchelstown, Kildorrery, Shanballymore, Doneraile. Mitchelstown were unbeaten but held to a draw by Doneraile.
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