Young Reds squander glorious opportunity to topple the Dubs

MISSED chances, a sendingoff, extra-time, some dreadful shooting by the winners; there was no shortage of drama in St Brigid's Park, Dundalk on Saturday as Dublin eventually booked a place in the semi-final with victory over Louth.

• Lady Luck deserts Louth once again

Opening day Blues for the Young Irelands

DUNDALK Young Irelands proved no match for Newtown Blues in Rathmullen on Sunday morning as the Drogheda side eased to a 20-point voctory. The visitors made a bright start and led after five minutes, but a John Kermode goal on the 20 minute mark put Blues in control.

Lady Luck deserts Louth once again

KIERAN Maguire bemoaned the bit of luck that he believed historically eluded Louth in close-run games as he reflected on another near miss by the Wee County.

• Young Reds squander glorious opportunity to topple the Dubs

Big wins for Seans and Barrs

Sean McDermotts Westerns

Manager admits game could have been over after ten minutes

PETER Fitzpatrick admitted his team were lucky to be still in the game at half time on Sunday, but was nevertheless impressed by the manner in which his troops pushed on for a valuable win in the second period.

• Brian makes his point

Louth's injury worries continue

PETER Fitzpatrick's injury worries are showing no sign of abating after it emerged this week that Padraig Rath broke his ankle in Sunday's win over Cavan and will be in plaster for at least six weeks.

Na Piarsaigh hold Mary's at bay

Na Piarsaigh St Mary's

Kelly off to a winning start

O'RAGHALLAIGH'S pulled off the belated shock of the weekend on Monday night as Colin Kelly's new charges inflicted a three point defeat on O'Donnell Cup holders, St Patrick's on their own patch in Lordship.