Inside Track

Inside Track: Fifi’s fans in full voice as Washington hits the Heights Joe Carroll

Inside Track: Fifi’s fans in full voice as Washington hits the Heights Joe Carroll

St Mary’s were narrowly beaten by the Dublin champions, Cuala, two years ago

Inside Track: The other St Mochta’s won the title in 1914 Joe Carroll

St Mary’s were narrowly beaten by the Dublin champions, Cuala, two years ago

Inside Track: The other St Mochta’s won the title in 1914 Joe Carroll

Sean Callaghan of St. Mary's

Inside Track: A vintage senior championship down to last four Joe Carroll

Shane Lowry is presented with the Irish Open trophy by U.S. President Donald Trump

Inside Track: It happened over the weekend Joe Carroll

Shane Lowry is presented with the Irish Open trophy by U.S. President Donald Trump

Inside Track: It happened over the weekend Joe Carroll

Inside Track: Curiosity Corner Joe Carroll

Inside Track: Accrington in the English League from the very start Joe Carroll

Inside Track: Accrington in the English League from the very start Joe Carroll

Greenore Golf Club

Inside Track: Former footballers swap codes to help worthy causes Joe Carroll

Greenore Golf Club

Inside Track: Former footballers swap codes to help worthy causes Joe Carroll

ICT were up against it on their visit to Edinburgh for a League Cup second round tie against last season’s narrow Premiership runners-up, Hearts

INSIDE TRACK: Oh, Inverness, what happened to you?

ICT were up against it on their visit to Edinburgh for a League Cup second round tie against last season’s narrow Premiership runners-up, Hearts

INSIDE TRACK: Oh, Inverness, what happened to you?

The old Athletic Grounds was out of season for sports events at the time this photo was taken. The grass is ankle-high, which would have ruled out football. But it was okay for the staging of Dundalk Show, cattle and obstacles for the showjumping clear to see. The stand was a substantial one. Part of St Patrick's Cathedral can be seen in the background, while front and centre is the chimney attached to Browne's Distillery. The photo was taken prior to the early 1930s, because it was around then the chimney, known as Browne's Folly, was razed to the ground, having stood for well over 100 years.

Two new stadiums to rise from the ashes of Dundalk’s Athletic Grounds

Dundalk goalkeeper Enda Minogue cannot prevent Kris Twardek of Galway United from scoring his sides second goal during the SSE Airtricity Mens Premier Division match between Dundalk and Galway United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth.

Inside Track: Galway United spoil the party on Dundalk FC’s big day

Phil Lynch is third from the right on the front row. The full line-up is: back row (l to r):Owen Moran, Eugene Duffy, Mickey Gartlan, Peter Judge, Paddy McDonnell, Benny Toal, Oliver Judge, Fintan Wynne. Front row: Niall Craven, Johnny Gartlan, Joe Sweeney (captain), John McEnteggart, P Lynch, Jim Judge, John 'Bing' Crosby.

Inside Track: Phil Lynch’s work for the Geraldines club was immense
He was the primemover, chief organiser of the annual Parish Week
Joe Carroll

St Mary's manager Fergal Reel

Inside Track: Ardee are again favourites to lift Louth senior crown

Phil Lynch is third from the right on the front row. The full line-up is: back row (l to r):Owen Moran, Eugene Duffy, Mickey Gartlan, Peter Judge, Paddy McDonnell, Benny Toal, Oliver Judge, Fintan Wynne. Front row: Niall Craven, Johnny Gartlan, Joe Sweeney (captain), John McEnteggart, P Lynch, Jim Judge, John 'Bing' Crosby.

Inside Track: Phil Lynch’s work for the Geraldines club was immense

Kobe McDonald's Mayo gave great value for money in the All-Ireland final with Kerry

Inside Track: Croke Park offered the best value for money Joe Carroll

Martin O'Neill is going for second successive Scottish league title with Celtic

Inside Track: Inside Track again going with ICT, AS and BU Joe Carroll

Ciarán Downey whose absence was felt by Newtown Blues

Inside Track: It’s 68 years since Blues weren’t in the O’Donnell Cup Joe Carroll

Billy Bremner got into a fight with Kevin Keegan in a Charity Shield match

Inside Track: Not much charity in evidence at Wembley Joe Carroll

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Inside Track: Infantino’s suggestion has rightly been red-carded Joe Carroll

Jim McLaughlin, played on Bellurgan Utd's Station pitch.

Inside Track: Shamrock Rovers jerseys again worn in Bellurgan Joe Carroll

The panel from which the Young Irelands championship-winning teams of 1887 and 1888 were selected. Edward Goodman, after who Louth's new stadium is to be named, is seated on ground, second from the right

Inside Track: Louth’s new stadium to carry the Goodman name Joe Carroll

Kevin Keegan in Hamburg

Inside Track: Does your mother come from Ireland? Joe Carroll

Jim McLaughlin, played on Bellurgan Utd's Station pitch.

Inside Track: Shamrock Rovers jerseys again worn in Bellurgan
Inside Track with Joe Carroll
Joe Carroll

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Inside Track: Infantino’s suggestion has rightly been red-carded Joe Carroll

The 1951 All-Ireland-winning Mayo team wearing the Connacht jerseys. Seán Flanagan, who also captained the 1950 team is in the front row, fourth form right

Inside Track: The white jersey that won it for us a Mayo lady contends Joe Carroll

Mayo players Jordan Flynn, left, and Kobe McDonald lift the Sam Maguire Cup

Inside Track: An All-Ireland win for all to celebrate Joe Carroll

The panel from which the Young Irelands championship-winning teams of 1887 and 1888 were selected. Edward Goodman, after who Louth's new stadium is to be named, is seated on ground, second from the right

Inside Track: Louth’s new stadium to carry the Goodman name Joe Carroll

Kevin Keegan in Hamburg

Inside Track: Does your mother come from Ireland? Joe Carroll

Mayo players Jordan Flynn, left, and Kobe McDonald lift the Sam Maguire Cup

Inside Track: An All-Ireland win for all to celebrate Joe Carroll

The panel from which the Young Irelands championship-winning teams of 1887 and 1888 were selected. Edward Goodman, after who Louth's new stadium is to be named, is seated on ground, second from the right

Inside Track: Louth’s new stadium to carry the Goodman name Joe Carroll

Kevin Keegan in Hamburg

Inside Track: Does your mother come from Ireland? Joe Carroll

Spain were favourites at 9/2 to win the World Cup

Inside Track: Semi-final scoreline a reminder of Quigley’s Field games Joe Carroll

Louth flags flew all over the world

Flags flew high as Louth prepared for the All-Ireland semi-final with Mayo. They were here, there and everywhere throughout the county, and further afield as well. There were many flying down in Australia and America, ex-pats keen to show their support for the team back home.
But Vietnam? As our picture shows there was one on show there, in the capital Hanoi. And proud to display his county colours were Ardee native, Seán Ross, and his son Liam. They chose a significant location – close to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the embalmed body of the great revolutionary leader lies in state.
Seán, a son of the legendary St Mary’s clubman, Johnny Ross, is married to Chi, a native of Hanoi. Dublin-based, he regularly visits the land of his wife’s birth.

Inside Track: Forget 1950 – we’ll be shouting for Mayo Joe Carroll

Spain were favourites at 9/2 to win the World Cup

Inside Track: Semi-final scoreline a reminder of Quigley’s Field games Joe Carroll

Louth flags flew all over the world

Flags flew high as Louth prepared for the All-Ireland semi-final with Mayo. They were here, there and everywhere throughout the county, and further afield as well. There were many flying down in Australia and America, ex-pats keen to show their support for the team back home.
But Vietnam? As our picture shows there was one on show there, in the capital Hanoi. And proud to display his county colours were Ardee native, Seán Ross, and his son Liam. They chose a significant location – close to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the embalmed body of the great revolutionary leader lies in state.
Seán, a son of the legendary St Mary’s clubman, Johnny Ross, is married to Chi, a native of Hanoi. Dublin-based, he regularly visits the land of his wife’s birth.

Inside Track: Forget 1950 – we’ll be shouting for Mayo Joe Carroll

Inside Track: It’s probable a number of Louth players will step down Joe Carroll

Ciarán Downey of Louth after his side's defeat against Mayo

Inside Track: A sad end to a great season Joe Carroll

Sean Callaghan of Louth is shown the red card by referee Sean Hurson

Inside Track: Louth should have played the Trump card Joe Carroll

Dara McDonnell of Louth in action against Andrew Woods of Monaghan

Inside Track: Monaghan defeat as Michael waxing lyrical

Séamus O’Donnell and Dan O’Neill

Inside Track: A former Mayo player who'll be shouting for Louth Joe Carroll

Inside Track: It's a weekend of sport like no other Joe Carroll

Kerry point in 1953 All-Ireland semi-final

Inside Track: Kerry point in 1953 All-Ireland semi-final

Louth All-Star Sam Mulroy has a few things in common with Michael Quinlivan

Inside Track: Louth minors beat Monaghan and then Mayo Joe Carroll

Louth senior footballers take on Mayo in historic semi-final on Saturday

Inside Track: Devlin’s men can keep the dream alive Joe Carroll

Louth’s defeat of Monaghan was magnificent

Inside Track: There’s more to come from this Louth side Joe Carroll

Upwards on 100 people from Boston made the trans-Atlantic trip to Ireland

Inside Track: Boston boys and girls shout for Louth Joe Carroll

Jude Bellingham in the traditional white kit of England

Inside Track: Blue jerseys brought England no luck Joe Carroll

Louth’s defeat of Monaghan was magnificent

Inside Track: There’s more to come from this Louth side Joe Carroll

The Éamon Carroll Memorial Challenge takes place this Saturday

Inside Track: A test for golfers, place-kickers and tipsters Joe Carroll

Louth’s Tommy Durnin had a spell with Inniskeen Grattans

Inside Track: There's links between counties that can never be broken Joe Carroll

If Louth beat Monaghan they’ll be among just four sides with a chance of winning the All-Ireland

Inside Track: Louth one win away from All-Ireland semi-final Joe Carroll

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Hungary

Inside Track: Many wins nailed with the curtain about to come down Joe Carroll