Ger Brennan Sticks with Delaney Cup Heroes for All-Ireland Clash with Monaghan
By ArdeePost Reporter
Louth manager Ger Brennan has kept faith in the team that delivered a historic Leinster Senior Football Championship victory, naming an unchanged starting 15 for Saturday night’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group Three opener against Monaghan.
The match, set to take place in Newbridge, marks Louth’s return to the national stage following their sensational Leinster final triumph — a win that saw the Delaney Cup return to the county for the first time in 68 years. Brennan’s decision to maintain the same lineup that brought glory to the Wee County underscores his belief in the consistency and character of his squad.
The starting 15, which played a pivotal role in overcoming Meath in the provincial decider, includes Bevan Duffy, who made his season debut in the Leinster final and retains his place at wing forward. Duffy’s performance in that game added both experience and composure to Louth’s forward line, and Brennan has opted to reward that contribution.
Ger Brennan Louth starting team for the clash with Monaghan is as follows:
Niall McDonnell; Daire Nally, Dermot Campbell, Donal McKenny; Conal McKeever, Peter Lynch, Craig Lenno; Tommy Durnin, Andy McDonnell; Bevan Duffy, Ciaran Downey, Conor Grimes; Kieran McArdle, Sam Mulroy, Ryan Burns.
The bench features a blend of youth and experience, offering Brennan flexibility should the need arise during what is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter. The named substitutes are:
Tiernan Markey, Liam Jackson, Anthony Williams, Emmet Carolan, Ciaran Byrne, Dara McDonnell, Dan Corcoran, Conor Brannigan, Ciaran Keenan, Dylan McKeown, and Paul Matthews.
Monaghan, perennial contenders at this stage of the championship, will pose a stern test, but the momentum and unity within the Louth camp could prove decisive. With a Leinster title freshly secured and the confidence of a county behind them, Ger Brennan’s men will aim to translate provincial success into national impact.
Saturday’s fixture is more than just a group stage opener; it is a litmus test of Louth’s readiness to compete with the best in the country. And for Brennan, sticking with the trusted 15 signals not just tactical consistency — but the beginning of a new era in Louth football.
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