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06 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Spirited Ardee St Mary's second half surge scares Kilmacud Crokes in Leinster semi-final

Dublin kingpins Kilmacud Crokes booked their place in their third Leinster final in a row after surviving a second half scare from back-to-back Louth champions, Ardee St Mary's at Pairc Mhuire in Ardee.

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Leading by 10 points at half time, Kilmacud were drawn into a dogfight with the spirited Ardee men and just two points separated the sides after 46 minutes. 

Crokes steadied the ship down the home straight and ran out five-point victors at the final whistle on a final scoreline of 1-16 to 1-11. Sportsfile were on hand to capture all the action. 

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