'A brilliant workout': Ricken delighted as Cork minors win Leinster Development League

The Cork minor footballers struggled for challenge matches last year. Playing in the Leinster Development League has proved very beneficial

Keith Ricken is in his second year in charge of the Cork minor footballers. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

The Cork minor footballers have claimed early-season silverware after seeing off Louth in the Leinster Development League final at SETU Carlow on Saturday afternoon.

It was level at 0-7 each at half-time, but the Leesiders won on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-13 with green flags from Barryroe’s Riley O’Donovan and Rian Coakley of Éire Óg proving crucial. The captain for this decider was Ballincollig's Joe Miskella, son of 2010 All-Ireland winner, John Miskella.