1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship

The 1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship the installment of the annual Connacht Senior Football Championship held under the auspices of Connacht GAA.

1927 Connacht Senior Football Championship
Tournament details
TrophyJ. J. Nester Cup
Teams5
Winners
ChampionsLeitrim (1st win)
Qualify forAll-Ireland SFC
← 1926
1928 →

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.