Annacurra have the goal-den touch as they see off St. Nicholas to claim crown
St. Nicholas travelled over the Gap to the Echelon C.O.E. at Ballinakill on Friday to take on Annacurra in the Division 4 LGFA league final.
The game was played in pleasant conditions and was well contested for the most part.
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