Louth v Meath: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Leinster SFC final
It is a third successive Leinster SFC final for Louth but this year will see them face a new opponent in Meath.
Meath were the last team to defeat Dublin in a Leinster championship when the oversaw the boys in blue in the 2010 semi-final. Meath went on to defeat Louth in the final which ended in controversial fashion with Joe Sheridan's goal.
It promises to be a cracking final with new names going to be added to the Delaney Cup.
Here's everything you need to know.
Where and when is it on?
The game will take place on Sunday May 11 in Croke Park with a throw-in at 4.15pm.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will be live on RTÉ 2 with coverage starting at 3.45pm.
Who's the referee?
Monaghan's Martin McNally will take charge of the final.
What can I read about and listen to on IrishExaminer.com?
Our reporters will be building up to the final throughout the weekend and previewing the game ahead of Sunday's throw-in.
Listen to The Gaelic Football Show podcast where Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan discuss the Connacht final.
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