Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Sam Mulroy lifts the Delaney Cup.James Crombie/INPHO FreeThe Wee County Louth claim first Leinster senior title in 68 years after dramatic victory over Meath A crowd of 65,786 watched on in Croke Park. 5.54pm, 11 May 2025 Share options Fintan O'Toole Reports from Croke Park LOUTH HAVE BEEN crowned Leinster senior football champions for the first time in 68 years. Craig Lennon kicked the late insurance point as they edged out rivals Meath in an absorbing clash at Croke Park. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO More to follow… Meath's Donal Keogan and Jack Flynn tackle Louth's Conal McKeever.James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Scorers for Louth: Sam Mulroy 1-7 (0-3f, 0-1 ’45, 1 2pt free, 1-0 pen), Ryan Burns 1-3 (1 2pt play), Craig Lennon 1-0, Conor Grimes 0-1, Ciaran Downey 0-1, Bevan Duffy 0-1. Scorers for Meath: Eoghan Frayne 0-4 (0-2f), Ruairí Kinsella 0-4 (1 2pt play), Mathew Costello 1-1, Billy Hogan 0-4 (2 2pt frees), Donal Keogan 0-1, Séan Coffey 0-1, Keith Curtis 0-1, James Conlon 0-1, Jordan Morris 0-1. Advertisement 1. Niall McDonnell (St. Fechin’s) 2. Daire Nally (Newtown Blues), 3. Dermot Campbell (Dreadnots), 4. Donal McKenny (St. Mary’s, Ardee) 9. Andy McDonnell (Newtown Blues), 7. 6. Peter Lynch (Roche Emmets), 5. Conall McKeever (Clan na Gael), 8. Tommy Durnin (St. Mary’s, Ardee), 7. Craig Lennon (St Mary’s Ardee) 26. Bevan Duffy (Naomh Feichin), 11. Ciarán Downey (Newtown Blues), 12. Conor Grimes (Glyde Emmets) 13. Kieran McArdle (Naomh Bríd), 14. Sam Mulroy (Naomh Mairtín), 15. Ryan Burns (Hunterstown Rovers) 24. Ciaran Keenan (Newtown Blues) for McArdle (45) 10. Paul Matthews (Naomh Feichin) for McDonnell (46) 20. Ciaran Byrne (St Mochta’s) for Burns (62) 21. Dara McDonnell (Naomh Máirtín) for Duffy (65) 19. Emmet Carolan (Newtown Blues) for Nally (70) 1. Billy Hogan (Longwood) 4. Brian O’Halloran (Ballivor), 3. Seán Rafferty (Na Fianna), 2. Seamus Lavin (St Peter’s, Dunboyne) 5. Donal Keogan (Rathkenny), 6. Sean Coffey (Ballinabrackey), 7. Ciaran Caulfield (Trim) 13. Mathew Costello (Dunshaughlin), 9. Bryan Menton (Donaghmore-Ashbourne) 10. Conor Duke (Dunshaughlin), 11. Ruairi Kinsella (Dunshaughlin), 8. Jack Flynn (Ratoath) 14. James Conlon (St Colmcilles), 12. Keith Curtis (Rathkenny), 15. Eoghan Frayne (Summerhill – captain) 23. Jordan Morris (Kingscourt Stars) for Costello (45) 17. Shane Walsh (Na Fianna) for Duke (53) 24. Aaron Lynch (Trim) for Kinsella (62) 20. Daithí McGowan (Ratoath) for Conlon (68) Referee: Martin McNally (Monaghan) Fintan O'Toole View 13 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Louth claim first Leinster senior title in 68 years after dramatic victory over Meath”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Louth claim first Leinster senior title in 68 years after dramatic victory over Meath”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. 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