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with a brace crushed the effort of Dunloy. In the 56th minute Birr were leading by 0-17 to 0-10 when they pounced for a goal. A long Brian
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free and turning it over the bar. The Dunloy defence was working hard, however, Pilkington,
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made a great catch before offloading to his brother
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