Louth Intermediate Football League

The Louth Intermediate Football League is an annual Gaelic football competition organised by Louth GAA for Division 2 teams in County Louth.

Louth Intermediate Football League
Founded1978
Title holdersCooley Kickhams (2nd title)
Most titlesDreadnots (6)
SponsorsJohn O'Neill Sand and Gravel

Format

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At the end of the league programme, the team with the most points is automatically promoted to Division 1 as league winners. The second-placed team can obtain promotion by winning a play-off involving a Division 1 club. The team that finishes bottom of the league is relegated to Junior football.

History

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The competition was launched in 1978 when Louth GAA introduced the Intermediate football grade, between those of Senior and Junior.[1] The first club to win the competition was Geraldines.A Final to determine the winner was held each until 1995, when the format changed.

Trophy

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The captain of the winning team receives the McShane Cup,[2] named after Jimmy McShane, a former county board official and Lann Léire club member.[3]

Winners by Year

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YearWinnerWinning Captain
2023[4]Cooley KickhamsDarren Marks
2022[5]O'RaghallaighsJames Moonan
2021[6][7]Dundalk Young IrelandsDerek Maguire
2020Cancelled (COVID-19)
2019[8]St Fechin'sBevan Duffy
2018[9]O'RaghallaighsBen Rogan
2017[2]St Bride'sPatrick Reilly
2016[10]Dundalk GaelsDerek Crilly
2015[11]Cooley KickhamsConor McGuinness
2014[12]St Fechin'sColm O'Neill
2013[13]GeraldinesJim McEneaney
2012[14]Dundalk GaelsSeán Fee
2011[15]O'RaghallaighsJames Moonan
2010[16]DreadnotsChris Mulroy
2009[17]O'ConnellsStuart Reynolds
2008[18]Glyde Rangers-
2007[19]Dundalk GaelsAidan Delaney
2006[20]Dundalk GaelsAidan Delaney
2005[21]Seán O'Mahony'sBrendan Nordone
2004[22]DreadnotsDarren Malone
2003[23]Dundalk GaelsPeter McGinnity
2002[24]Kilkerley EmmetsBarry Clarke
2001[25]Hunterstown RoversNiall Lynch
2000[26]Glyde RangersRory McCoy
1999[27]St Bride'sDavid Dunne
1998[28]Mattock RangersGerry Hanratty
1997Naomh FionnbarraStephen Devlin
1996[28]Mattock RangersJohn Hanratty

Finals

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(R) = Replay

YearWinnerScoreOpponentScoreWinning Captain
1995[29]Dreadnots0-06 (R)St Kevin's0-04 (R)Liam Kelleher
1994[30]Lann Léire0-10 (R)Geraldines0-06 (R)Brendan Martin
1993Lann Léire3-09Hunterstown Rovers3-08Patrick Callan
1992[31]Lann Léire2-08St Kevin's1-06Stephen Flood
1991Hunterstown Rovers2-06Dundalk Gaels0-06Brian Martin
1990[32]St Kevin's0-07Dundalk Gaels0-04John McGrane
1989[33]Stabannon Parnells0-09Dundalk Gaels1-05Fiachra Bell
1988St Joseph's2-03Naomh Máirtin0-05Eugene McArdle
1987[34]St Mary's2-05Geraldines0-10Gerry Rooney
1986St Bride's1-05Mattock Rangers0-04Anthony McGuinness
1985[29]Dreadnots1-10St Bride's1-04Pat Rath
1984St Patrick's0-11St Mary's1-06Diarmuid MacArtain
1983Naomh Fionnbarra1-08St Bride's0-04Brendan Rogers
1982St Joseph's1-10Seán McDermott's1-04Danny Culligan
1981[29]Dreadnots2-08St Joseph's2-04Pat Rath
1980Naomh Fionnbarra3-06Glyde Rangers0-09Peter Callaghan
1979[29]Dreadnots3-06Glyde Rangers1-06Pádraig Califf
1978[35]Geraldines3-03Kilkerley Emmets0-09John Lynch

References

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  1. ^ "Cups of cheer". Hogan Stand. 20 November 2002.
  2. ^ a b "Brides seal return to Division One". Dundalk Democrat. 3 September 2017.
  3. ^ "How Louth GAA's top trophies got their names". Dundalk Democrat. 23 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Cooley Kickhams seal Division 2 league title". Dundalk Democrat. 24 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Congratulations to @ORaghsGFC who were crowned Division 2 Champions". Louth GAA. 15 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Division 2 Final Full Time DYI 3-10 (19) HUNTERSTOWN 0-11 (11)". Dundalk Young Irelands GFC. 3 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Division 2 CHAMPIONS". Dundalk Young Irelands GFC. 3 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Louth GAA Chairperson Des Halpenny presents the Div 2 McShane Cup". Louth GAA. 10 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Rogan and Moore lead O'Raghallaigh's charge as they defeat Kilkerley in Division Two league decider". Dundalk Democrat. 12 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Instant news from three venues was music to Gaels ears". Dundalk Democrat. 10 August 2016.
  11. ^ "FL2 round-up: Cooley are champions, Roche go down". Hogan Stand. 7 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Fechin's put title beyond doubt". The Argus. 22 November 2014.
  13. ^ "Dramatic scenes as Gers nick promotion". Drogheda Independent. 16 October 2013.
  14. ^ "Gaels promoted". Hogan Stand. 17 August 2012.
  15. ^ "Double joy on the North Road". Hogan Stand. 27 November 2011.
  16. ^ "Dreadnots claim title with four-point win". Drogheda Independent. 27 October 2010.
  17. ^ "O'Connell's join top table". Drogheda Independent. 7 October 2009.
  18. ^ "Glyde rubber-stamp promotion". Drogheda Independent. 29 October 2008.
  19. ^ "Gaels chalk up the double". The Argus. 24 October 2007.
  20. ^ "Juniors claim third trophy for Gaels club". The Argus. 15 November 2006.
  21. ^ "Smash and grab earns promotion for O'Mahony's". The Argus. 2 December 2005.
  22. ^ "Dreadnots back from the dead". The Argus. 22 October 2004.
  23. ^ "Crillys free earns Gaels a late draw". The Argus. 7 November 2003.
  24. ^ "Lennon steers Kilkerley back to senior ranks at first attempt". The Argus. 13 December 2002.
  25. ^ "Levins above!". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2001.
  26. ^ "Glyde presented with Toner Cup". The Argus. 22 September 2000.
  27. ^ "Come a long way!". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2002.
  28. ^ a b "Hanratty set for second season". Drogheda Independent. 21 December 2011.
  29. ^ a b c d "Roll of Honour". Dreadnots GFC.
  30. ^ "Dunleer at Boylan point!". Hogan Stand. 30 November 2003.
  31. ^ "Lannleire's Brendan makes bit of history". Hogan Stand. 28 September 2011.
  32. ^ "Dreadnots and St Kevins go for glory". Drogheda Independent. 1 September 2000.
  33. ^ "Reilly, David". Hogan Stand. 12 June 1992.
  34. ^ "HISTORY OF ARDEE ST. MARYS GFC". St Mary's GFC.
  35. ^ "News from the past". The Argus. 19 November 2008.
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