Eamonn Sweeney: Louth's historic success proves that justice delayed isn't always justice denied
Wee men finally get over the line as Lennon and Mulroy hit high notes in thriller
There's nothing you can do that can't be done. All you need is Louth. Louth is all you need.
Lennon and Mulroy made beautiful music in Croke Park yesterday. Something in the way they moved told you they could work it out.
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