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Brian makes his point

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WHEN things aren't going your way you need someone to step up and grab a game by the scruff of the neck, and on Sunday that man was Brian White. Louth were at sixes and sevens in the opening fifteen minutes, but when Ronan Carroll retired injured and White took his place in the middle of the park, the Reds slowly clawed their way back into a game that threatened to run away from them.

Young Reds squander glorious opportunity to topple the Dubs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Opening day Blues for the Young Irelands

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Big wins for Seans and Barrs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

Sean McDermotts Westerns

Manager admits game could have been over after ten minutes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Louth's injury worries continue

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

Na Piarsaigh St Mary's

Kelly off to a winning start

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Glens in style

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

GLENMUIR scored a convincing win over Quay Celtic at Glenmuir Park on Friday night.

Derby joy

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

Roche Emmets Naomh Malachi

Kirk award

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

ST Bride's will make a special presentation to Seamus Kirk, past chairman of the club. The event will take place on Friday, March 12th at 8pm in the clubhouse.

First win

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

ST MOCHTA'S ladies enjoyed their first senior league win on Sunday last.

Emmets stun the Dreadnots with second-half blitz

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

Roche Emmets Dreadnots

Louth out to dethrone the champs

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

KIERAN Maguire has reported a clean bill of health as Louth U-21s plot Dublin's downfall in the Leinster Championship quarter-final in Dowdallshill on Saturday (throw-in 2pm).

Mochta's celebrate successful year

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

ALL roads led to Darver Castle last Friday evening for the St Mochta's celebration dinner dance as the club's victorious teams were honoured for their efforts in 2009.

Cooley make O Sé decider

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

COOLEY Kickhams suffered more final blues last weekend as Dingle lived up to their favourites tag to clinch the Tayto 2010 Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé tournament.

Coiste Iomana host first blitz

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

COISTE Iomana Chondae Lú commenced their 2010 season of competitions by holding an U-12 hurling blitz in the JJB complex in Dundalk on Saturday afternoon.

Slow start didn't worry Maguire

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

IF Kieran Maguire really wanted to split hairs and find fault in a 20-point victory, then he would probably urge his players to seize the early initiative and hit the ground running against Dublin on Saturday week.

Confident Reds have Dublin in their sights

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

CAPTAIN Niall Conlon wasn't getting carried away by the margin of Saturday's victory, but the O'Connell's clubman felt the display showed that Louth mean business at U-21 level in 2010.

Local students impress

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

FOR local players on the DCU squad it's an extremely busy period on the football front.

Joey show angers boss

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

BOTH sets of players and indeed supporters alike must have been mystified by some of referee Joey Curley's decisions at St Brigid's Park last Sunday. The new fist pass seemed to cause certain confusion and then there was an incident in the 69th minute when one umpire indicated a point after a Kevin Nolan effort had gone wide. Louth were ahead by the minimum at the time, but after consulting with both umpires the ball was rightly waved wide.

Leagues throw-in

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

WITH Louth ladies not in action agian until March 28th when they host Leitrim, the club season gets under way on Sunday with games in all three divisions.

Gaels reveal ambitious new plans for Ramparts

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

DUNDALK Gaels launched a development plan for their Ramparts Road base last Wednesday evening to a large number of members gathered in their clubrooms.

Louth ladies suffer second defeat

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

when Mairead Cooper's goalbound shot was superbly blocked by Sarah Quinn, but the home side weren't to be denied and got a fortunate break just three minutes later when a mistake in the Reds' defence allowed Katie McMullan an easy tap-in.

Fitzpatrick wants O'Byrne appeal

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

DISGRUNTLED Louth boss, Peter Fitzpatrick has asked Wee County officials to lodge an appeal with Leinster Council asking for Sunday's O'Byrne Cup final against DCU to be replayed.

O'Connell's registration

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

O'CONNELL'S GFC will hold a registration day for all underage teams on February 27th between 11am and 5pm at The Grove.

Now for the real 'challenge'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

LOUTH under-21 boss Kieran Maguire has insisted that his side's impressive recent 'challenge' form will count for very little on Saturday afternoon as the Reds kick-start their Leinster Championship campaign against Wexford (Dowdallshill, 2.30pm).

Perfect opportunity to bounce straight back

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

AS painful as Louth's first defeat of the season was to Sligo, the Reds can bounce straight back on Sunday when they take on DCU in a repeat of the 2009 O'Byrne Cup decider (Drogheda, 2.30pm).

Keenan ruled out

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

PETER Fitzpatrick is hoping his side can bounce back from their first defeat of the season on a big weekend for Louth GAA. The Reds will defend their O'Byrne Cup crown against DCU on Sunday afternoon (Drogheda 2.30pm) in a repeat of last year's decider, while Saturday is judgment day for Kieran Maguire's under-21s, who open their Leinster Championship campaign at home to Wexford (Dowdallshill 2.30pm).

Louth must learn lessons

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

WHILE proud of the way his team came back from the dead in the second half, Peter Fitzpatrick insisted that Louth will have to learn from the mistakes they made in the closing stages as the new boss suffered the first defeat of his tenure in dramatic circumstances.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Club tea, of the decade sparks heated debate

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:15:40 +0000

Hi I'm writing as a Mattock Rangers fan concerning the club team of the decade. You say its all about opinion, but the big fact you've used as a headline 'big thee dominate team of the decade' is wrong when their are 4 Newtown Blues, 3 St Patricks, and only 2 Mattock Rangers players on it.

Greene enjoying his second coming

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:59:01 +0000

RONAN Greene admitted he is enjoying his second chance with the county panel after another accomplished display on Sunday.

Judge wary of Sligo threat

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:59:01 +0000

WITH a four-point haul from open play, Colm Judge was a constant thorn in Wexford's side on Sunday, but the Newtown Blues sharpshooter was quick to shrug off his own contribution and focus on what could prove a crucial victory.