Carlow provide boost for new boss Turlough O’Brien

Carlow 3-08 Louth 1-12: Carlow’s footballers provided new boss Turlough O’Brien with a first win thanks to this merited two-points victory over Louth in yesterday’s O’Byrne Cup tie at Dr Cullen Park.

The hosts goaled within 60 seconds when full-forward Hughie Gahan got the final touch to a long ball from midfielder Darragh Foley.

Louth fought back but were hit by a second goal for the Barrowsiders from midfielder Seán Gannon in the 27th minute as Carlow held a 2-3 to 0-6 interval lead.