Dublin open title defence with easy win over Louth
While not perfect, the performance left manager Tommy Lyons rubbing his hands in anticipation of what is to come.
Louth were undoubtedly below par and, when they were stunned by Alan Brogan’s opportunist goal after five minutes, they had to endure a succession of near misses, including two golden goal opportunities. They were also forced to play out the final 20 minutes of the game with 14 men, after midfielder Seamus O’Hanlon was shown a red card by referee Pat McEnaney for a needless foul on Jonathan Magee.
