Louth capture third Lory Meagher title

When Louth settled, they exploded into life with an unanswered 205 which proved decisive.

LOUTH AND PROUD: Captain Feidhleim Joyce lifts the trophy with his teammates after the game.

LOUTH sparkled on the big day at Croke Park to seal their place at the top of the Lory Meagher roll of honour with their third success in the grade with 13 points to spare over Longford.

Paul Mathews was key to Louth’s record triumph with two timely goals, one in each half, as well as playing Seaghan Conneely in for the opening goal. His presence alone was enough to send Longford in a spin when the sliotar came anywhere in his vicinity.