Two-pointers are crucial as Wolfe Tones claim first Meath Feis Cup
Meath GAA – Feis Cup Final Wolfe Tones 0-21 Donaghmore/Ashbourne 1-14
Four second half two-pointers proved crucial as Wolfe Tones lifted the Feis Cup for the first time in their 50 year history at Pairc Tailteann last Sunday.
The efforts, two apiece from the outstanding Daniel O'Neill and Caolan Ward (two frees) were all top drawer scores and completely sucked the life out of Donaghmore/Ashbourne.
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