The Dungiven men will be big underdogs but if they need inspiration they can cast their minds back to Geoffrey McGonigle’s late, late show which wrestled the 2003 title from a Ballinscreen team who were leading by a point with four minutes to go at Fr. McNally Park, Banagher. Twice McGonigle won and converted late frees to ensure a 3-08 to 2-10 victory in a pulsating decider. Check out a few of the defining images on the 20th anniversary of a victory Lynch’s will be hoping to repeat this weekend . . .
1. Dungiven's Geoffrey McGonigle makes a solo run at goal pursued by Ballinscreen's Paul Kelly. (0209C23)
Dungiven's Geoffrey McGonigle makes a solo run at goal pursued by Ballinscreen's Paul Kelly in the 2003 County hurling final. (0209C23) Photo: Lorcan Doherty
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Ballinascreen can't get their shot away during the 2003 County Senior Hurling final against Kevin Lynch's at Banagher. Photo: Lorcan Doherty
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The Hinphey clan, Kevin, Liam Og, Liam snr and Ciaran pictured with the Fr. Collins Cup after defeating Ballinascreen in Banagher back in 2003. Photo: Lorcan Doherty
4. Dunmgiven's Paul Farren loses possession following this challenge. (0209C25)
Kevin Lynch's Paul Farren loses possession following this challenge at Banagher. (0209C25) Photo: Lorcan Doherty