Louth name team for All-Ireland opener against the Farneymen

Fresh off a historic win over Meath in the Leinster Final, Louth now turn their attention to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, where they face Monaghan this Saturday evening in Newbridge.

Manager Ger Brennan has opted to stick with the same starting line-up that brought home provincial glory, showing faith in the group that delivered the Wee County's first Delaney Cup title since 1957.

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St. Fechins clubman Bevan Duffy keeps his place at wing forward for just his second start of the season. Ciarán Keenan, who returned from injury with a second-half appearance at Croke Park, is again named among the subs.

After a long-awaited provincial breakthrough, the Reds come into this tie with confidence and belief. But Monaghan, with their championship experience, won’t make things easy.

Here’s how Louth will line out: Niall McDonnell; Daire Nally, Dermot Campbell, Donal McKenny; Conal McKeever, Peter Lynch, Craig Lennon; Tommy Durnin, Andy McDonnell; Bevan Duffy, Ciarán Downey, Conor Grimes; Kieran McArdle, Sam Mulroy (c), Ryan Burns.

Substitutes: Tiernan Markey, Liam Jackson, Anthony Williams, Emmet Carolan, Ciarán Byrne, Dara McDonnell, Dan Corcoran, Conor Brannigan, Ciarán Keenan, Dylan McKeown, Paul Mathews.

The referee appointed Brendan Cawley (Kildare).