Welcome to the higher echelons. Having swept all before them in league football over the past two seasons, twice winning promotion, the Louth senior footballers.
And so Louth’s journey to reach a first Leinster Final goes on, as The Wee County were brought back down to earth with a bang, courtesy of a humbling 16 p.
It was a disappointing defeat for Louth, as once more they exited the Leinster Championship before really getting going. Kildare were relentless in their attack.
And with a bang, Louth have begun their Leinster Championship. Carlow brushed aside with ease as Mickey Harte got his first taste of a real victory with his new.