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'Flood' gates crash open in first half as Louth stun Derry
LOUTH ladies bridged a 12year gap in Emyvale on Saturday by seeing off a strong Derry side to reach their first All-Ireland final since the victorious 1998 side. After last year's Leinster final success, the Reds looked set for a year of re-building with a number of established stars hanging up their boots, but Dermot Agnew used the National League to blood his new crop and it all paid off on Saturday when they booked their place in the final with a hard-fought three-point win over the Oak Leaf.
League's new boys restore some pride
PREMIER new boys Marsh Celtic, mauled 6-0 by Carrick the previous week, would hardly have looked forward to facing reigning champions Rock Celtic at Sandy Lane last Thursday. However, Paddy Thornton's men restored some pride with a much improved performance which raised hopes that their first points of the campaign might be just around the corner.
O'Brien to be ratified for another year
MEATH senior football team manager Eamonn O'Brien is expected to be reappointed to take charge of the Royal County's fortunes in 2011, when the September meeting of the Co Board takes place in Teach Teamhrach next Monday night.
Darragh hoping to stop the rot in crucial clash
FIT-AGAIN Darragh McNamara will be aiming to end Drogheda United's recent goal drought when the Boynesiders visit UCD in a crucial Airtricity League clash at Belfield Bowl on Friday (7.45pm). Amid the gloom surrounding the team's battle against relegation, one of the good news stories has been the return to action of the 20-yearold Kells native after a twoyear injury nightmare.
Lowry boost for Seapoint
IRELAND'S newest golfing star Shane Lowry's decision to play will add some extra European Tour sparkle to the centenary celebrations of the Ladbrokes.com Irish PGA Championship at Seapoint in three weeks' time.
Boyne back in action in Leinster Senior Cup
THREE intercept tries in the second half handed Naas victory in this Leinster Senior League Cup match at Shamrock Lodge on Saturday – Boyne's first competitive match of the new season. However, there were plenty of positives from the Towns Cup holders' point of view as they prepare for what could prove to be a pivotal season in their history.
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Patrick earns Seans a lifeline
PATRICK Osborne's last-gasp point secured a replay for Sean McDermott's, who had earlier gone 33 minutes without a score in what was a dreadful second semi-final in Ardee last Saturday.
McDonnell gives promoted Drogheda a Major boost
NEWLY-PROMOTED Drogheda Boys Under16s gave as good as they got as Steven McDonnell's late equaliser ensured a share of the spoils against Crumlin in this Major Division clash at Rathmullen.
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