Louth football finals postponed after failed pitch inspection

Ground staff put up pricing signage before the Leinster club SFC semi-final clash between Sean O'Mahonys and Rhode at the Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda.
©INPHO/Tommy Grealy.

This afternoon's Louth SFC and MFC finals have been postponed after the Gaelic Grounds failed a pitch inspection.

The county grounds at Drogheda was deemed unplayable this morning following overnight rain.

Holders Newtown Blues and Naomh Mairtin were due to meet in a repeat of last year's senior decider.

Louth GAA took the decision to call off the games "in the interest of players and supporters."

As a result of inclement weather overnight and following an inspection of the pitch and grounds this morning. In the interest of players and supporters, today’s @louthgaa Senior & Minor Finals have been POSTPONED. Refixture details TBC@NewtownBlues @naomhmairtin @thejoesgfc

— Louth GAA (@louthgaa) October 13, 2019