‘Heartbroken' Luke Towey admits disappointment as Sligo fall to Fermanagh defeat

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Gutted – that was the abiding emotion from Sligo wing back Luke Towey after seeing Fermanagh edge out the Yeats County by 0-21 to 1-16 to end their hopes of Tailteann Cup glory in Croke Park.
On the day, the Naomh Molaise Gaels clubman was one of their better players – a constant link between defence on a day when the Sligo forwards generally misfired.

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