The Longford ladies footballers will be seeking their second three-in-a-row of Leinster intermediate titles in seven years when they face Offaly in Clane, Co. Kildare on Sunday (throw-in 2pm).

Apart from 2011 when they lost to Westmeath, Longford have monopolised this championship and are favourites to overcome an Offaly side that won the All-Ireland junior title last year. However, manager John Higgins says Longford need to improve on their semi-final performance when they needed extra-time to see off Wicklow.

"There are things we need to work on and get it right. We really saw the true Longford team in extra-time," he is quoted in the Longford Leader.

"I have to praise the attitude, determination and pride that the girls showed to reach the Leinster final. They were exceptional and I was extremely proud of them. But we now have to transfer that into a 60-minute performance against Offaly if we are to win the title.

"We are taking nothing for granted against Offaly who will be hard beaten." Tweet

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