Paul Welsh

Sports Editor at Drogheda Independent

Sports Editor at The Argus & Drogheda Independent. My views are absolutely my own

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Articles

Louth’s slim chance of Nickey Rackard Cup final spot ended by late, late Armagh goal

5 days ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Nickey Rackard Cup: Armagh 2-15 Louth 0-19Louth’s outside chances of a place in the Nickey Rackard Cup final were extinguished when a late, late goal from Armagh substitute Stephen Keenan earned the Orchard men a two-point win to keep their own outside final chances alive.
Mulroy privileged to be leading Louth out on Sunday

1 week ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Mulroy privileged to be leading Louth out on SundayLeinster Senor Football Championship FinalLouth v MeathLouth captain Sam Mulroy at Oldbridge House, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre in Drogheda, Meath during a media event for the 2025 Leinster GAA Senior Football Championship Final. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileThe injury that saw him sit out the final league game, the victory against Meath, and the Leinster Championship opener against Laois is almost forgotten.
“Oh my God, my heart…but look it, that's the way football is” says Louth Minor manager Johnny Clerkin after Westmeath close call

1 week ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

In a game that ebbed and flowed from one end to the other, Louth were in front at the break 3-4 to 1-8 and extended that lead and looked to be heading for a comfortable win leading 3-16 to 1-12 with just three minutes remaining. However, Westmeath struck with two late goals to get within four points leading to a few nervous minutes for Louth management and supporters alike, but it was a comeback too late.
Reel’s Louth U20s break through that glass ceiling to Leinster title

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Reel’s Louth U20s break through that glass ceiling to Leinster titleLeinster U20s Championship – FinalLouth U20s manager Fergal ReelLast week Louth U20s manager Fergal Reel, in advance of Wednesday evening’s Leinster U20s Football Championship final in Newbridge, spoke of the importance of Louth teams reaching finals, semi-finals and quarter-finals. Eventually someone was going to break the glass ceiling and win something – a Leinster title.
Louth’s muted celebrations tell their own story

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Leinster Senior Football Championship semi-finalLouth v KildareThere were none of the wild celebrations in Tullamore that were witnessed later on Sunday evening in Portlaoise after Meath ended Dublin’s long, long reign as champions to book a Leinster final meeting with Louth on May 5, in Croke Park. Louth had beaten Kildare and made it to a third final in-a-row. There was joy and happiness certainly, and handshakes and hugs and congratulations.
Louth Minors must take belief in what they can achieve into Westmeath clash

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Leinster Minor Football Championship Quarter-finalLouth v WestmeathThursday, May 1 – Hunterstown, 7.30pmComing so close to getting the better of Dublin in their group game, with a last gasp two-pointer denying his side victory by a single point, almost two weeks ago, Louth Minor manager Johnny Clerkin has had time to reflect on what could have been.
Louth focussed on breaking through that Leinster football glass ceiling

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Leinster U20 Football Championship FinalLouth v MeathSt Conleth’s Park, Newbridge (7.30pm)Wednesday April 30It’s some 44 years since Louth last won a Leinster U20 title, or U21 as it was back in 1981 when they beat Longford 2-8 to 0-6 with the team captained by Pat McConnon…but it’s only a year since they lost their last final, beaten by Meath 3-13 to 0-12 in Parnell Park.
Lennon’s the star and McDonnell saves the day but boy did Louth make hard work of Kildare

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

While Lennon was popping over points at one end, goalkeeper Neil McDonnell pulled off two outstanding and crucial saves at the other to deny Ryan Sinkey in the first half – diving full-length to his right to get a hand to the Kildare man’s shot – and Darragh Kirwin in the second half after he had been put through one-on-one with McDonnell.
Louth denied victory by late flurry of Mayo points

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Nickey Rackard Cup - Round 3Mayo 2-25 Louth 2-18“For me, looking at today, I wouldn't mind another shot at those [Mayo] boys,” said Louth manager Trevor Hilliard after he saw his side push Mayo all the way in their third round Rackard Cup encounter at Castlebar. “The score didn't show where we were. We led this game the whole way. I can't fault the boys for their effort. People were giving us no chance down here but by God, Louth brought their game today. I'm very proud of the way the lads played.”
Boost for Louth with captain Sam Mulroy named to start against Kildare

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Paul Welsh

Named at full-forward, and returning from injury since his last appearance in the league game against Cork, is team captain Sam Mulroy. The player to miss out is Fearghal Malone, who picked up an injury in the warn-up against Laois and was replaced at midfield, just before the interval, by Tommy Durnin. Malone however, is named amongst the substitutes for Sunday’s game.