Louth book Leinster final spot and consign Kildare to Tailteann Cup

Louth's Conor Grimes is tackled by Jack Sargent and Kevin O'Callaghan of Kildare during the Leinster SFC semi-final at Croke Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/InphoAfter their relegation to Division Three, Kildare needed to make the Leinster final to stay in the Sam Maguire competition, the prize for Louth meanwhile is another Leinster final date with the winners of Dublin-Offaly.

Kildare did raise something of a game in the second half after trailing by four points at the break, but Louth never let them get a sniff of victory. The excellent Sam Mulroy led the way, finishing finished with 0-7, including two from play, while Conor Grimes was also in fine form.Kildare squeezed past Wicklow in the quarter-final, raising some temporary spirits coming here. It didn’t last, as they struggled to find any rhythm or consistency to their game in the early stages.

Kildare were getting plenty of possession, their shooting however – and shot options – were woeful at times. Conditions were ideal, still Kildare somehow found the need to also rush their shots. Kevin Feely hit Kildare’s first point on eight minutes, but was then guilty of some wayward shooting in that opening quarter as Louth began to establish some dominance. Ryan Burns fisted over a point after Mark Donnellan saved a shot from Grimes, swiftly followed by Craig Lennon point.

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