Fitzpatrick eager to lure Murtagh

LOUTH senior football boss Peter Fitzpatrick is keen to tempt forward John Murtagh from Armagh.

Fitzpatrick will meet the Dublin-based Parnell’s clubman before the weekend in an attempt to finalise an intercounty transfer for the ace attacker.

Fitzpatrick described Murtagh, who scored three points for the Dubs Stars club selection against Dublin in the annual New Year’s Day challenge, as a “fantastic footballer.”