Louth Intermediate Football League Explained

Louth Intermediate Football League
First:1978
Sponsors:John O'Neill Sand and Gravel
Current:Hunterstown Rovers
Currentordinal:3
Most:Dreadnots (6)

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

Format

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 achieve promotion by winning a play-off against a Division 1 club. The team that finishes at the bottom of the league is relegated to Junior football.

History

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

Trophy

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

YearWinnerWinning Captain
2024[4] Hunterstown RoversRyan Burns
2023[5] Cooley KickhamsDarren Marks
2022[6] O'RaghallaighsJames Moonan
2021[7] [8] Dundalk Young IrelandsDerek Maguire
2020Cancelled (COVID-19)
2019[9] St Fechin'sBevan Duffy
2018[10] O'RaghallaighsBen Rogan
2017St Bride'sPatrick Reilly
2016[11] Dundalk GaelsDerek Crilly
2015[12] Cooley KickhamsConor McGuinness
2014[13] St Fechin'sColm O'Neill
2013[14] GeraldinesJim McEneaney
2012[15] Dundalk GaelsSeán Fee
2011[16] O'RaghallaighsJames Moonan
2010[17] DreadnotsChris Mulroy
2009[18] O'ConnellsStuart Reynolds
2008[19] Glyde Rangers-
2007[20] Dundalk GaelsAidan Delaney
2006[21] Dundalk GaelsAidan Delaney
2005[22] Seán O'Mahony'sBrendan Nordone
2004[23] DreadnotsDarren Malone
2003[24] Dundalk GaelsPeter McGinnity
2002[25] Kilkerley EmmetsBarry Clarke
2001[26] Hunterstown RoversNiall Lynch
2000[27] Glyde RangersRory McCoy
1999[28] St Bride'sDavid Dunne
1998[29] Mattock RangersGerry Hanratty
1997Naomh FionnbarraStephen Devlin
1996Mattock RangersJohn Hanratty

Finals

(R) = Replay

YearWinnerScoreOpponentScoreWinning Captain
1995[30] Dreadnots0-06 (R)St Kevin's0-04 (R)Liam Kelleher
1994[31] Lann Léire0-10 (R)Geraldines0-06 (R)Brendan Martin
1993 Lann Léire3-09Hunterstown Rovers3-08Patrick Callan
1992[32] Lann Léire2-08St Kevin's1-06Stephen Flood
1991Hunterstown Rovers2-06Dundalk Gaels0-06Brian Martin
1990[33] St Kevin's0-07Dundalk Gaels0-04John McGrane
1989[34] Stabannon Parnells0-09Dundalk Gaels1-05Fiachra Bell
1988St Joseph's2-03 Naomh Máirtin0-05Eugene McArdle
1987[35] St Mary's2-05Geraldines0-10Gerry Rooney
1986St Bride's1-05Mattock Rangers0-04Anthony McGuinness
1985Dreadnots1-10St 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
1981Dreadnots2-08St Joseph's2-04Pat Rath
1980Naomh Fionnbarra3-06Glyde Rangers0-09Peter Callaghan
1979Dreadnots3-06Glyde Rangers1-06Pádraig Califf
1978[36] Geraldines3-03 Kilkerley Emmets0-09John Lynch

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cups of cheer. . 20 November 2002.
  2. Web site: Brides seal return to Division One . Dundalk Democrat. 3 September 2017.
  3. Web site: How Louth GAA's top trophies got their names. Dundalk Democrat. 23 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Louth GAA Round Up - Division 2. Dundalk Democrat. 11 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Cooley Kickhams seal Division 2 league title. Dundalk Democrat. 24 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Congratulations to @ORaghsGFC who were crowned Division 2 Champions. Louth GAA. 15 August 2022.
  7. Web site: Division 2 Final Full Time DYI 3-10 (19) HUNTERSTOWN 0-11 (11) . Dundalk Young Irelands GFC. 3 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Division 2 CHAMPIONS . Dundalk Young Irelands GFC. 3 November 2021.
  9. Web site: Louth GAA Chairperson Des Halpenny presents the Div 2 McShane Cup. Louth GAA. 10 August 2019.
  10. Web site: Rogan and Moore lead O'Raghallaigh's charge as they defeat Kilkerley in Division Two league decider. Dundalk Democrat. 12 August 2018.
  11. Web site: Instant news from three venues was music to Gaels ears. Dundalk Democrat. 10 August 2016.
  12. Web site: FL2 round-up: Cooley are champions, Roche go down . Hogan Stand. 7 September 2015.
  13. Web site: Fechin's put title beyond doubt . The Argus. 22 November 2014.
  14. Web site: Dramatic scenes as Gers nick promotion . Drogheda Independent. 16 October 2013.
  15. Web site: Gaels promoted. Hogan Stand. 17 August 2012.
  16. Web site: Double joy on the North Road. Hogan Stand. 27 November 2011.
  17. Web site: Dreadnots claim title with four-point win . Drogheda Independent. 27 October 2010.
  18. Web site: O'Connell's join top table . Drogheda Independent. 7 October 2009.
  19. Web site: Glyde rubber-stamp promotion . Drogheda Independent. 29 October 2008.
  20. Web site: Gaels chalk up the double . The Argus. 24 October 2007.
  21. Web site: Juniors claim third trophy for Gaels club. The Argus. 15 November 2006.
  22. Web site: Smash and grab earns promotion for O’Mahony’s . The Argus. 2 December 2005.
  23. Web site: Dreadnots back from the dead . The Argus. 22 October 2004.
  24. Web site: Crillys free earns Gaels a late draw. The Argus. 7 November 2003.
  25. Web site: Lennon steers Kilkerley back to senior ranks at first attempt. . 13 December 2002.
  26. Web site: Levins above!. Hogan Stand. 30 November 2001.
  27. Web site: Glyde presented with Toner Cup . The Argus. 22 September 2000.
  28. Web site: Come a long way!. Hogan Stand. 30 November 2002.
  29. Web site: Hanratty set for second season. . 21 December 2011.
  30. Web site: Roll of Honour. Dreadnots GFC.
  31. Web site: Dunleer at Boylan point!. Hogan Stand. 30 November 2003.
  32. Web site: Lannleire's Brendan makes bit of history . Hogan Stand. 28 September 2011.
  33. Web site: Dreadnots and St Kevins go for glory. Drogheda Independent. 1 September 2000.
  34. Web site: Reilly, David. Hogan Stand. 12 June 1992.
  35. Web site: HISTORY OF ARDEE ST. MARYS GFC. St Mary's GFC.
  36. Web site: News from the past. The Argus. 19 November 2008.

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