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1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship

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1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship
Tournament details
TrophyJ. J. Nester Cup
Teams5
Winners
ChampionsLeitrim (1st win)
Qualify forAll-Ireland SFC
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The 1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship the installment of the annual Connacht Senior Football Championship held under the auspices of Connacht GAA.

The winning team qualified for the 1927 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Leitrim won their first title and their last until 1994.[1]

Teams

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The Connacht championship is contested by the five counties in the Irish province of Connacht.

Team Colours Sponsor Manager Captain Most recent success
All-Ireland Provincial
Galway Maroon and white
Leitrim Green and gold
Mayo Green and red [[]]
Roscommon Primrose and royal blue [[]]
Sligo Black and white


Results

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Sligo1-8 – 2-3Mayo

An objection was made and a replay ordered.


Sligo0-0 – 1-0Mayo

[Match abandoned following a disputed goal for Mayo after 12 minutes. Sligo withdrew from the championship and Mayo were awarded the tie.]


Leitrim1-3 – 0-2Roscommon

An objection was made and a replay ordered.


Leitrim0-7 – 1-0Roscommon

Mayo1-4 – 1-5Galway
JE McEllin (1-0).

Leitrim2-4 – 0-3Galway

References

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  1. ^ "Favourite sporting moment: Leitrim lift the cup". RTÉ. 22 April 2020.