Louth team captain Sean Callaghan lifts the Seamus Flood Cup Fergal Reel's team atoned for the County's 2024 defeat at the same stage of the Competition with a thoroughly deserved seven point victory. In the battle of the North East in the final of the Leinster Under 20 Football Championship down at a sun kissed Newbridge on Wednesday night, it was Fergal Reel's Louth who emerged victorious on a 2-19 to 1-15 score line, becoming the first team from the County to land a Provincial title in the grade, in 44 years. And what a spectacle supporters were treated to, as both teams showed the hunger and intensity we've come to expect from derby battles.. There was little to choose between the teams at the end of a rip roaring first half, with Louth retiring to the dressing room 2-8 to 1-8 in front Louth's goals had come from Adam Gillespie and Pearse Grimes Murphy, while Meath's three pointer was supplied by team captain Tadgh Martin. But it was during the 3rd quarter that the match was ultimately decided, with Louth producing a scintillating run of 7 scores without reply which put them into a 10 point lead and on course for victory. Meath eventually clawed the deficit back to 6 at one stage, helped on by two Michael McIvor two pointers. However some of their shooting let them down when they needed scores. Tony McDonnell's injury time score made it a 7 point game again, and Louth were able to see out the last few minutes for a famous victory.. Tadgh McDonnell, who has to sit 2 College exams today, was man of the match. After the game, some of the victorious team gave their reactions.. Firstly, team selector David Brennan The winning captain was Sean Callaghan of Ardee St Marys.. Louth forward Tony McDonnell was asked if it had all sunk in yet.. Well for every winner, there has to be a loser.. Meath manager Cathal Ó Bric tried his best to gather his thoughts at the end.. And in the forthcoming All-Ireland semi final, Louth's opponents will be Mayo.. It's after they beat holders Roscommon to win the Connacht title. While up in Ulster, Tyrone overcame Donegal after extra time in Owenbeg - The Red Hands now face Kerry.