Louth Captain Shuts Down 2010 Talk After Leinster Win

Louth have etched their place in the history books after claiming their first Leinster title since 1957, beating Meath 3-14 to 1-18 and getting revenge for their infamous loss in 2010.

After a campaign tormented by injury, Louth talisman Sam Mulroy was back to his very best, scoring 1-7 in a man-of-the-match performance.

Speaking to RTÉ after the game, it was to see how much it meant to him and how his Louth teammates' experience in the last two Leinster final losses to Dublin stood to them in the final 5 minutes of the game.

“Absolutely everything,” he said

"It is absolutely everything for this team and the people of Louth, so I’m delighted

We have been on the end of Dublin’s reign for the last few years, and that experience of playing in here and having to keep the ball at times. It's tiring and hot, and it’s a big pitch. I think it stood out to us for the last few minutes.

It’s brilliant. I think everyone stood up today across the board, lads, coming in with composure, and everyone played their part. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The obvious question was of course, about the 2010 fiasco. Mulroy, however, donning a wry smile, was quick to knock down any comments on the topic.

“No, it’s been 68 years since Louth have put their hands on the Deleaney cup, so we will enjoy this one tonight,” he said.

We won't talk about 2010 today.

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Straight off his RTÉ interview, Mulroy was up the steps of the Hogan stand, where he accepted the cup and showed his class by mentioning Maire Claire Rogers, who tragically passed away recently.

“Firstly, before I start congratulating or thanking anyone, I want to remember a special lady from Louth, Maire Claire Rogers, who lost her life over the last number of weeks. It's been a very sad time in Louth, so to all her friends and family, can we get bualadh bos for her please

Secondly, I want to thank Martin McNally, his team, and the Meath players and management for today's spectacular game. I think it's fair to say Leinster is alive and kicking.

But today, after a very, very, very long 68 years, the Deleaney Cup is finally back in Louth.”

Bubbling with emotion, Mulroy could hardly contain his emotions, nor his excitement as he hailed the people of the Wee County and pledged to take the trophy back through to the M1 toll.

Over the last number of years, when no one else believed or no one else thought that Louth could walk up the steps of the Hogan stand.

This group of players dug deep and put their shoulder to the wheel, led by Ger, Niall, Davy, Pa, and Peter, a great county board of Sean McClean, David, and his physio team. There are too many to thank, but I suppose the lads standing on the steps here and the lads who have come in the past. This is a serious, special, special time, and I want to thank every single one of you for getting us up here.

I didn’t prepare too much today as I didn’t want to think too much about it, but standing here to see the number of people from Louth who travelled here today is very special, so thank you very much.

Now, before I start crying, I’m going to get off the mic and we're going to enjoy a special night bringing this back over through the toll to County Louth.

Louth now have the first-world problem of balancing their celebrations and preparation for their opening All-Ireland round robin game against Monaghan on May 24th/25th. One thing is for certain, however, they will celebrate.