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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Out of interest how many of the Louth players that featured yesterday are aged 22 or under?"
Dara McDonnell 22 James maguire 21 tadhg McDonnell 21 sean callaghan 21.3 other lads 21 on the bench

Lolou37 (Louth) - Posts: 44 - 29/06/2026 21:05:44    2683046

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Out of interest how many of the Louth players that featured yesterday are aged 22 or under?"
Keiran mcardle 22

Lolou37 (Louth) - Posts: 44 - 29/06/2026 21:12:45    2683048

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massive congratulations to Louth, one off the best performances I've seen in croke park, your in the semi on merit now push on and win it these new rules gives everyone a chance.

Yourjoking (USA) - Posts: 768 - 29/06/2026 21:16:59    2683049

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Congrasts Louth, a great win for ye & deserved. A mighty performance by 14 men & a great support too.
Onwards & upwards for ye, but beware of Mayo...... they may have a poor record in finals, but they have a great record in semis!

Monaghan Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 456 - 29/06/2026 21:34:34    2683059

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Daire Nally and Donal McKenny 2 serious defenders

ColmFlaherty (Galway) - Posts: 136 - 29/06/2026 22:48:44    2683085

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Replying To Square_B:  "HILARIOUS. Be thankful ye didn't get Dublin or Kerry, ye might have had to have the burns department in the Mater Hospital on standby."
Where are Leitrim still trying to field a team for next year I'd say

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 1171 - 30/06/2026 05:39:14    2683105

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Increase in population with excellent work at underage. Louth will be around for a few years yet."
Yea Louth now 140,000 mayo130,000 population.
15 counties in Ireland with smaller populations than louth

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 964 - 30/06/2026 09:57:09    2683123

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Replying To S1234:  "Where are Leitrim still trying to field a team for next year I'd say"
Ye might as well not field one either, save yourself the annual spectacle of filling the togs when it matters.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2196 - 30/06/2026 18:20:45    2683261

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It's hard to put into words what this means. Having followed Louth since the 80s, through all the ups and downs, days like last Sunday and the two games before that feel especially meaningful. There's a deep sense of pride seeing this group reach an All-Ireland semi-final for the first time since 1957, not just for what they've achieved, but for how they've gone about it. And with the new stadium on the horizon , and the growth and competitiveness at underage level , it feels like the county is building something lasting, both on and off the pitch.

This didn't happen overnight. It's the result of years of belief, hard work, and the kind of long-term vision from very hard working folks that helped to set in motion. They saw what Louth football could become and laid foundations that are now bearing fruit.

For all supporters who've stayed with them through the lean years, and new supporters, there's a quiet joy in this moment. No boasting, just appreciation and immense pride in a team that's doing the county proud.

kudos (Louth) - Posts: 307 - 01/07/2026 10:15:16    2683369

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Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "Daire Nally and Donal McKenny 2 serious defenders"
Those lads have been exceptional along with Emmet Carolan in the full back line. Credit to the management team who have built a deep panel over the last few campaigns. Missing Dermot Campbell, Eoghan Callaghan, Peter Lynch and Dan Corcoran also in the backs. The likes of young Tinnelly came in when bodies were low in the league campaign and done well. Panel depth has been crucial.

Shearer (Louth) - Posts: 931 - 01/07/2026 16:26:44    2683484

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