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"This is the first time that UL have won a senior men's title so look it's huge for the college. Hopefully we have got bigger things to come after Christmas," University of Limerick football manager David Power told Leader Sport.
University of Limerick were crowned Division One Football League champions for the first time in their college's history with a 2-20 to 2-16 victory over University of Galway on Wednesday evening in Maguires Field.
UL did just enough to edge past their opponents, and they will hope this hard-fought win provides momentum heading into the Sigerson Cup after Christmas.
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Former Tipperary boss David Power has taken over from Declan Brouder as manager of the UL footballers, and Mayo's Frank Irwin and Sean Morohan were crucial to this victory, contributing a combined 1-11. Limerick senior footballer Andrew Meade was introduced for the victors in the closing stages of the second half, while Newcastle West's Aaron Neville was part of the extended panel.
After UL's victory over the University of Galway, manager David Power spoke with Leader Sport.
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