Kerry vs Louth: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the All-Ireland SFC group stage clash

Tony Brosnan of Kerry in action against Dan Corcoran of Louth during the 2023 All-Ireland SFC group stages match against Louth at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portaloise. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Kerry play Louth in the final round of All-Ireland SFC group stage games on Sunday afternoon. 

Where and when is Kerry vs Louth on?

The match takes place at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Sunday, June 16th with a 3pm throw-in.

Where can I watch Kerry vs Louth?

The game is not being shown by either RTÉ or GAAGO. However, it can be followed on Radio Kerry and LMFM. 

Kerry GAA chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan told the Irish Examiner last week that he feels sorry for those who will not be able to attend the game.

“The biggest thing is older people who have served the association and society as a whole have more difficulty getting to games, and I feel for those who won’t be able to go to the game," he said. 

“At the same time, I don’t think there has been too many Kerry games that have not been shown since GAAGO was introduced. I don’t know if there’s an easier way to fix it.”

What's the team news for Kerry vs Louth?

Kerry have made three changes for the game. 

Paul Murphy, Tadhg Morley and Dara Moynihan come into the starting XV in place of Dylan Casey, Mike Breen and Cillian Burke.

Shane Ryan retains his place in goals with Murphy joining Jason Foley and Tom O'Sullivan in the full back line. Brian Ó'Beaglaoich and Gavin White will line out with Morley in the half back line.

The midfield partnership of Diarmuid O'Connor and Joe O'Connor continues with Tony Brosnan and captain Paudie Clifford joining Moynihan in the half forward line.

The full forward line will see David Clifford, Seán O'Shea and Paul Geaney.

KERRY (SFC v Louth): S Ryan; P Murphy, J Foley, T O’Sullivan; B Ó Beaglaoich, T Morley, G White; D O’Connor, P Clifford (c), D Moynihan; D Clifford, S O’Shea, P Geaney.

Subs: S Murphy, D Casey, C Burke, M Breen, S O’Brien, A Spillane, B D O’Sullivan, D Roche, S O’Brien, D Geaney, A Heinrich.

What's at stake?

Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages. The game will decide which side finishes top of Group 4. After two wins from their games against Monaghan and Meath, the Kingdom head into the clash top of the table on four points. Louth are in second on three points following their win against Meath and a draw with Monaghan.

Craig Lennon of Louth celebrates after scoring his sides's goal during the All-Ireland SFC group stage game against Monaghan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile

Teams that win their groups progress to the All-Ireland quarter-final stage while the sides which finish second and third must play a preliminary quarter-final.  A draw will be enough for Kerry to secure a quarter-final spot. 

What's the recent championship history of Kerry vs Louth?

Kerry defeated Louth - 5-24 to 0-11 - in last year's All-Ireland group stage, a game also played in Portlaoise. It was the first meeting between the two counties since 1953.