Hoey dismisses bad omens as Louth seek early success

MAYBE it’s because they’re not listening. Maybe it’s because they simply don’t care but Louth’s relationship with the O’Byrne Cup is a love affair that is not supposed to augur well.

History warns tomorrow’s victors that the trophy they lift in Newbridge will more than likely be the first and last piece of silverware they collect this season.

Since 1995, just three counties (Offaly, Meath and Dublin twice) have followed up their O’Byrne Cup success with a Leinster SFC title later in the year.