Celebrations across Louth after historic Leinster title
Louth GAA fans across the county are celebrating their first Leinster Senior Football Championship title win in 68 years.
Players and management will be bringing the long-coveted Delaney Cup to three parts of the county tonight.
The homecoming parade will stop off at Drogheda and Ardee before the celebrations continue long into the night in Dundalk.
Ger Brennan's side saw off rivals Meath by a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-18 at Croke Park this afternoon in a close-fought and highly entertaining game of Gaelic football.
Louth County Council extended its congratulations to the team in a statement this evening.
Cathaoirleach Councillor Kevin Callan said he wanted to "extend the warmest of congratulations to everyone involved at Louth GAA" on behalf of the council.
"As we've seen from the results of our minor and U20 teams in recent weeks, football in the county is clearly on an upward trajectory, and this magnificent win against our neighbours and old rivals confirms that," he said.
"For a long time, we've all dreamt of winning our first Leinster title since 1957, and Ger Brennan and this group of players have made that dream a reality.
"They will rightly go down in history as the team who ended the long wait - and they did it in style. An Lú Abú!," Cllr Callan added.
Meanwhile, Louth County Council CEO David Conway said: "This is a momentous day for Co Louth, and one that every GAA fan in the county will remember for the rest of their lives."
He added: "This historic achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent, and spirit of the Louth players, the management and backroom team, the county board, and every Gael across the county.
"Huge credit must go to both teams for producing such a thrilling spectacle and it was wonderful to see the sea of red and white celebrating when Sam Mulroy lifted the trophy in the Hogan Stand.
"This marks a proud day in the history of Louth GAA and an unforgettable occasion that will inspire generations of youngsters to come. Congratulations to everyone involved."
Louth County Council is likely to honour the achievements of the team in the near future.
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