Louth vs Dublin: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Leinster Semi-Final
Louth face a monumental task this Sunday as they take on the reigning provincial champions, Dublin, for a place in the Leinster Senior Football Championship final.
Following their quarter-final victory over Wexford, Gavin Devlin’s side travels to Laois Hire O’Moore Park in Portlaoise. While Dublin remains the heavy favorite, the Wee County will be looking to build on their recent momentum and cause a massive upset in the provincial championship.
📍 Match Information
Venue: Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise
Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Throw-in Time: 4:00 PM
Where to Watch the Game
For those unable to make the trip to Portlaoise, the match will be available to watch live. National broadcaster RTÉ will be providing live coverage of the double-header from O’Moore Park, with the Louth vs Dublin game following the first semi-final between Kildare and Offaly.
📺 TV & Streaming Details
TV Channel: RTÉ2
Live Stream: RTÉ Player
Coverage Starts: 1:30 PM (Pre-match analysis)
Team News & Expectations
Louth manager Gavin Devlin has named an unchanged starting XV, signaling his confidence in the group that delivered in the previous round. Captain Sam Mulroy will lead the attack, while Bevan Duffy and Tommy Durnin anchor the midfield.
On the opposing side, Dublin manager Ger Brennan is expected to field a strong side despite some lingering injury concerns within the capital’s camp. Dublin comes into this fixture as the red-hot favorites, but the neutral venue in Portlaoise adds a different dynamic compared to the traditional championship meetings at Croke Park.
The Ardee Post wishes the very best of luck to the Louth squad. Regardless of the outcome, it is a proud day for the county to be competing in the business end of the Leinster championship.
Louth LOI Roundup: Back-to-Back Wins for Drogs as Oriel Fortress Falls
It was a night of contrasting fortunes for the Wee County’s Premier Division sides as Drogheda United continued their resurgence while Dundalk FC suffered their first home defeat of the campaign.
Doyle Strikes Again as Drogs Build Momentum
Drogheda United put their recent troubled spell firmly in the past, securing a second consecutive Premier Division victory. The match-winner was once again Mark Doyle, who scrambled home his 55th goal for the club from close range following a Brandon Kavanagh corner in the 55th minute.
While the match was a tightly contested affair with few clear-cut chances, the home side looked in control throughout. Sligo Rovers struggled to test Flynn Talley in the Drogheda goal, with a second-half header from Archie Meekison being the closest the visitors came to an equalizer. The result moves Kevin Doherty’s side forward with three vital points and a sense of renewed stability.
Unbeaten Home Run Ends at Oriel
In Dundalk, the Lilywhites’ unbeaten home record was finally broken as Shelbourne emerged with a 2–1 victory at Oriel Park. Joey O’Brien’s side snapped a four-game losing streak with goals from Daniel Kelly and Kerr McInroy in either half.
Kelly opened the scoring after just 11 minutes, flicking home a corner routine. McInroy then doubled the advantage on 52 minutes, nipping in to score after a Rob Cornwall deflection. Dundalk were handed a late lifeline when Daryl Horgan converted a penalty in the 89th minute, but despite nine minutes of added time, the visitors held firm. The post-match drama saw Dundalk boss Ciarán Kilduff receive a red card as tensions boiled over at the final whistle.
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