Two decades into club career, Robert Leavy and Ardee could make history against Cuala

The last Louth club to reach the Leinster SFC final was Mattock Rangers in 2002. A Louth club has never won the competition. 

VETERAN: Robert Leavy of St Mary’s Ardee celebrates after his side's victory against St Loman's in the Leinster Club SFC semi-final. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

For the greater part of his St Mary's career, Robert Leavy spent his time trying not to be relegated.

"I remember we won one game by a couple of points and the loser got relegated, against Knockbridge I think it was, around 2012," said the veteran Ardee midfielder. "That's where we were for a long time. My mind for a long time was on not wanting to be relegated."