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24 Nov 2025

Louth starting 15 named to face the Mournemen on Saturday

Ger Brennan has named his starting team to take on Down at Páirc Esler

Louth starting 15 named to face the Mournemen on Saturday

Louth defender Dermott Campbell returns to the starting side to play Down. Photo by Sportsfile

Louth will be aiming to get their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign back on track this Saturday evening when they travel to Páirc Esler to take on Down in the Group Three, Round Two clash. Throw-in is set for 5.30pm in Newry.

After a disappointing defeat to Monaghan in their opening fixture, manager Ger Brennan has made a number of changes to his starting team, with some big names returning to the fold.

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Defenders Dermot Campbell and Peter Lynch are both fit again after missing last weekend’s loss in Newbridge and come straight back into the side.

St. Mochta's clubman, Ciarán Byrne, is rewarded with a place in the starting line-up, while Andy McDonnell is not included in the matchday squad this time around.

Here’s how Louth will line out: 1. Niall McDonnell; 2. Daire Nally, 3. Dermot Campbell, 4. Donal McKenny; 5. Conal McKeever, 6. Peter Lynch, 7. Craig Lennon; 8. Tommy Durnin, 9. Ciarán Byrne; 10. Bevan Duffy, 11. Ciarán Downey, 12. Conor Grimes; 13. Ciarán Keenan, 14. Sam Mulroy (c), Ryan Burns.

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