Louth have the attacking game to potentially exploit Mayo's high-risk defensive approach, according to Ciaran Whelan... And when you look at the Louth team, they probably have a little bit more offensive threat.".
But then, you roll out Louth – back in the last four for the first time in the 69 years since they last took home the Sam Maguire... Louth belong at this level – they’re not the underdogs they’ve been for most of our lives ... [ Louth v Kerry.
You couldn’t be happier for Louth after they came through a battle like that on Sunday ...I remember being at a wedding in Louth about 10 or 11 years ago ... But I always remembered it when I thought about Louth football back then.
On the other, Louth and Mayo, who’ve only ever met twice in 139 years of championship ... Biggest winners? Louth, by furlongs ... Louth v Mayo and Dublin v Kerry drawn in semi-finals ... Seán Hurson referee gives a red card to Seán Callaghan of Louth.
Louth defy an early red card to stun neighbours Monaghan and reach the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time since 1957 with an epic 0-27 to 2-18 win at Croke Park... .
Louth's players and management team are dreaming of All-Ireland Football Championship glory after their victory over Monaghan in the quarter-finals in Croke Park, describing it as "special times" and "uncharted territory" for the county.
Louth... Overcoming adversity is often what sets apart the great Croke Park performances down through the years, and such sheer battling heroics of Louth has won them a place in the All-Ireland football semi-final for the first time since 1957 ... Louth.
Louth v Monaghan, Croke Park, 1.45pm (RTÉ); Dublin v Galway, Croke Park, 4pm (RTÉ) ...First up, there’s a local derby as Louth take on Monaghan at 1.45pm, with both sides having a good chance of making a rare semi-final appearance.
A man down for the majority of the game, gallant Louth still found a way to secure a dramatic All-Ireland SFC quarter-final win at Croke Park, powering through to the championship's last four for the first time since 1957... Louth 0-27 Monaghan2-18.