Sport Louth · Portlaoise 1 May 2026

Devlin Names Unchanged Louth Team to Face Dublin in Leinster Semi-Final

Louth senior football manager Gavin Devlin has named an unchanged starting XV for this Sunday’s Leinster SFC semi-final against Dublin at Laois Hire O’Moore Park.

Opting for consistency, Devlin has stuck with the same fifteen players who secured a quarter-final victory over Wexford. The decision signals strong confidence in the group’s current form and physical fitness as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter in Portlaoise.

Louth Starting XV

1. Niall McDonnell
2. Donal McKenny
3. Dan Corcoran
4. Peter Lynch
5. Conall McKeever
6. Anthony Williams
7. Leonard Grey
8. Tommy Durnin
9. Bevan Duffy
10. Niall Sharkey
11. Ciaran Keenan
12. Conor Grimes
13. Ryan Burns
14. Sam Mulroy (C)
15. Craig Lennon

Substitutes: 16. Tiernan Markey, 17. Ryan Burns, 18. Ciarán Byrne, 19. Seán Callaghan, 20. Ciarán Downey, 21. Leonard Gray, 22. Craig Lennon, 23. James Maguire, 24. Tadhg McDonnell, 25. Seán Reynolds, 26. Anthony Williams.

Sticking with the Formula

The Wee County will rely on the leadership of captain Sam Mulroy and the strength of a midfield anchored by Tommy Durnin and Bevan Duffy. With no changes to the lineup, the squad aims to build on their previous momentum to challenge the reigning provincial champions.

The match takes place this Sunday at Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise. Large numbers of Louth supporters are expected to make the trip to support the team in what is anticipated to be a defining moment of the championship season. The Wee County will line out with the same starting 15 that defeated Wexford