Caoimhín Reilly

And the wise old saying of 'when mid-Louth clubs are strong, Louth are strong' is ringing true once again.

Louth have lacked midfield depth in recent years at senior level but judging by the emergence of Dara McDonnell, the Maguire brothers and Sean Callaghan, it looks like we'll be grand for the years ahead. Good footballers, great fielders and powerful men.

Delighted for that group of players and management, many of whom trudged out of Pearse Park 12 months ago absolutely devastated, having led Longford for the majority of their semi-final tie only to be pipped at the finish. A team brimming with stars for the future.

Louth will face Offaly in the Leinster MFC final, who they already beat in the group phase, where the aim will be to end the county's 72-year wait on the Fr Larry Murray Cup, which is named after one of our own too.

Looks like Johnny Clerkin isn't only capable in the kitchen! He was joint-manager of the first Louth U16 team to win the Gerry Reilly Cup in 2022, a side which backboned this year's U20s, and now he has led us to just a second MFC final since 1971. https://t.co/w4rzVXpTAi

Louth's victory over Dublin in tonight's Leinster MFC semi-final means that, for the first time ever, the county will appear in the senior, U20 and minor provincial deciders. An incredible achievement and testament to the quality of coaching and dedication of the players.

Winner on Sunday...

Front cover of this week’s Leinster SFC final preview pullout in The Argus and Drogheda Independent newspapers. Delighted to have got a the call to pen a few pieces for it. https://t.co/qwoW7OG5w9

Monaghan's Martin McNally will referee Sunday's Leinster SFC final between Louth and Meath at Croke Park.

Louth to face Dublin in the Leinster MFC semi-final. The counties last met at this stage of the competition in 2003 when the Sky Blues prevailed after a replay. It was a Louth team that contained several future senior stars and Rob Kearney: https://t.co/wEgGsDy28Z

Second year in succession that Louth have reached Leinster semi-finals at senior, U20 and minor level. For years we couldn't make the last four in any of them!

Minors are some team too. Fitting too that Connell Kelly is starring under a management team comprising Johnny Clerkin, Sean McCann and James Califf, all of whom his father, Colin, put in charge of a development squad that produced 11 starters on the U20 team last night.

RT @jimmybrickie: @CaoimhinReilly Caoimhín, I have been very annoyed during the past week with all the hullabaloo on the new stadium etc &…

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I actually think it’s 11. Darragh Dorian, Tadhg McDonnell, James Maguire and Sean Callaghan. Rest can go again!

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What’s even more impressive about tonight’s U20 final win is that all bar five of the starting team are eligible again in 2026.

What’s even more impressive about tonight’s U20 final win is that all bar five of the starting team are eligible again in 2026.