Donal McKenny: 'We still obviously want to go out and beat Kerry to get that extra week off'

Ardee man McKenny was part of the Louth team that conceded 5-24 to Kerry when they met at the same Round 3 stage of last year's All-Ireland SFC.

CHASING TOP OF TABLE: Donal McKenny says ambitious Louth are targeting a landmark win over Kerry to give themselves a vital week off in the All-Ireland race. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Donal McKenny says ambitious Louth are targeting a landmark win over Kerry to give themselves a vital week off in the All-Ireland race.

Crucially, the Louth defender maintains that the back-to-back Leinster finalists are better placed this year to push Kerry hard following a heavy defeat in 2023.