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01 Apr 2026

Carlow stars shine as three players named on Team of the Week after Croke Park heroics

Three players recognised on GAA.ie's Team of the Week after dramatic Division 4 victory

Carlow stars shine as three players named on Team of the Week after Croke Park heroics

Carlow players and staff celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Football League Division 4 final at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Three Carlow footballers have been named on the GAA.ie Football Team of the Week following the county's historic Division 4 final victory at Croke Park.

Padraig Bolger, Conor Doyle and Ross Dunphy were all recognised after playing key roles in Carlow's dramatic win over Longford, which saw them claim a rare national title after extra time.

Dunphy was among the standout performers, hitting 1-3, while Doyle contributed 0-4 and Bolger also played a crucial role in a battling team display.

In a post on X, Carlow GAA said: "Congrats to Padraig Bolger, Conor Doyle & Ross Dunphy on being selected on the GAA's Team of the Week.

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"With 8 top teams involved in the League Finals last weekend this is some achievement.

"Well done to the 3 lads who were part of a superb Carlow team performance on Saturday."

Carlow were pushed all the way by Longford before eventually sealing the win in extra time, marking a major milestone for the county and a perfect boost ahead of the Leinster championship.

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