Shane McEntee: Louth were supposed to be here

McEntee, who was part of the training panel earlier this year under Robbie Brennan but struggled with a persistent back injury, said Croke Park on Sunday was still a special event for the county despite the two-point loss.

WHERE THEY SHOULD BE: Louth captain Sam Mulroy lifts The Delaney Cup. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former Meath captain Shane McEntee believes Louth’s big game experience was the difference on Sunday as they secured their first Leinster title in 68 years.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football podcast, McEntee hailed Louth’s ability to keep calm during Meath’s periods of dominance in the decider.