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Adam Burgess of Rathvilly and Carlow faced off with cousin Robbie Murphy of St Josephs and Laois
It was a case of competing cousins in the Leinster U20 Football Championship as Carlow player Adam Burgess took to the field with his first cousin from Laois on Wednesday night.
Adam Burgess of Rathvilly was in action for Carlow while his first cousin Robbie Murphy of St Josephs lined out for Laois.
Carlow GAA explained on X: "The lads are grandsons of the great Paaks Connolly of Clonmore, Carlow & Leinster fame & sons of Trish & Francis Connolly, Minvaude, Hacketstown."
On the field, the sides shared the spoils after playing out a draw, Laois 2-10 to Carlow 1-13.
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The U20 game tonight saw first cousins in opposition - Adam Burgess of Rathvilly & Carlow and Robbie Murphy of St Josephs & Laois
— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) April 9, 2025
The lads are grandsons of the great Paaks Connolly of Clonmore, Carlow & Leinster fame & sons of Trish & Francis Connolly, Minvaude, Hacketstown. pic.twitter.com/Uyc7T5wQsL
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