Ciarán Byrne: Louth benefitting from one of the best coaches in Ireland

Mickey Harte has led the Wee County to the brink of promotion to the top division.

IMPACT: Louth manager Mickey Harte in Ardee ahead of the game with Cork. Picture: INPHO/Ciaran Culligan

Sunday’s victory over Cork means Louth are now just one step away from promotion to Allianz Football League Division 1.

In 2021 they were playing in Division 4. Next weekend they take on Dublin in Croke Park with the winners set to join Derry in moving to the top tier. All the more impressive given Mickey Harte’s side have been without stars like Sam Mulroy and Ciarán Byrne for their recent run.