Louth finally push past Laois to claim Leinster semi-final spot

There was a surprise before the throw-in when it was announced that key Louth midfielder Tommy Durnin would start on the bench rather than in the first 15, but his teammates did well enough without him for starters.

SEMI-FINAL BOOKED: Ger Brennan’s Louth moved within 70 minutes of a third consecutive Leinster final appearance with a hard-earned defeat of Laois in Newbridge on Sunday afternoon. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Leinster SFC quarter-final: Laois 0-17 (0-0-17) Louth 2-16 (2-0-16)

Ger Brennan’s Louth moved within 70 minutes of a third consecutive Leinster final appearance with a hard-earned defeat of Laois in Newbridge on Sunday afternoon.