Dempsey demands overdue recognition

Luke Dempsey called for a little respect after his side pulled off a surprise Leinster championship result for the second successive season.

Last year, Carlow overcame Louth to qualify for the Leinster semi-finals for the first time since 1958. They didn’t win yesterday but drawing with one of the province’s traditional super powers deserves equal celebration, according to boss Dempsey.

“They certainly feel that in Carlow they are not given due recognition and that the general media don’t study Division 4 and realise how competitive it is,” said Dempsey.