Glentoran grab dramatic last-gasp win in opener

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Jay Donnelly

A 98th-minute Jay Donnelly goal gave Glentoran manager Warren Feeney a dramatic winning start in the Irish Premiership as they beat Glenavon 1-0.

Seven minutes of injury-time had been added on at Mourneview Park before Donnelly's last-gasp winner.

Newly-promoted Loughgall got their top-flight campaign off to a stunning start with a 3-0 away win over Newry City.

Two Caolan Loughran goals either side of a Nathaniel Ferris penalty won it for The Villagers.

Newry had Thomas Lockhart sent off in the closing stages for a late stamp on Ally Teggart, who had slid in on Lockhart with a heavy tackle.

The new Irish Premiership campaign kicked off on Friday night as Coleraine came from behind to beat derby rivals Balymena United 2-1 thanks to two goals from Matthew Shevlin.

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