Louth defeats Monaghan to reach All-Ireland semi-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Louth overcame an early red card to defeat Monaghan 0-27 to 2-18 in the All-Ireland quarter-finals at Croke Park on June 28. Midfielder Sean Callaghan received a red card just seven minutes into the match, but Louth rallied to score 14 points before halftime, leading at the break. Monaghan scored two goals but could not match Louth's momentum in a competitive second half. With this victory, Louth moves on to the semi-finals for the first time since 1957, joining Kerry and Mayo. Monaghan's loss eliminates Ulster from semifinal contention for the first time since 2016.
- •Louth plays with 14 men for over an hour.
- •Sean Callaghan sent off early after a high shoulder challenge.
- •Monaghan struggles without injured goalkeeper Rory Beggan.
- •Louth leads 0-12 to 1-7 at halftime.
- •Next, Louth will compete in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Fourteen-man Louth stun Monaghan in chaotic quarter-final
"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.
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