Dublin were made to work hard for their latest Leinster Senior Football Championship title this afternoon.
Underdogs Louth lead the All Ireland champions at half time but experience proved in the end with the Dubs coming out on top by 1-19 to 2-12.
It means a 14th title in a row for Dessie Farrell's men but it's the lowest margin of victory since 2012.
Louth go into Kerry's Sam Maguire Cup group.
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Laois and Carlow couldn't be separated in their opening round game of the Tailteann Cup today.
Laois lead by 7 points at half time before being pegged back to a 2-17 all draw in O'Moore Park.
Elsewhere, Antrim kicked off their campaign with a 4-12 to 2-13 win over Tipperary.
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Dublin did the provincial double today.
The ladies team got the better of Meath 3-17 to 8 points in their Leinster final.
Galway bested Mayo in the Connacht decider, coming out on top over their neighbours by 1-11 to 9 points.
