‘Trying to keep up with the big man' – Top GAA talisman beams in pic with Man Utd star during warm weather training

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SAM MULROY had a chance encounter with a Manchester United star as he embarked on post-season training in the Algarve.
The Louth forward was being put through his paces at the same time as Red Devils
striker
Rasmus Hojlund.
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Sam Mulroy has been training in the off season
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Sam Mulroy shared a photo of himself with Rasmus Hojlund
And the Naomh Mairtin man took the chance to take a photo with the Dane.
Mulroy said: "Trying to keep up with the Big Man @rasmus.hoejlund"
2025 proved to be a historic year for Mulroy and his Wee County teammates.
The peak of their season came when they beat Meath to win the Leinster
football
championship
for the first time since 1957.
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However, the county board will have a task on their hands to replicate that success in 2026 following the
The former Dub stepped down on Tuesday after two years at the helm.
He is odds-on to replace
Brennan won All-Irelands with the Dubs in 2011 and 2013, but had to retire from inter-county football in 2015 due to an achilles injury.
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Louth also won the Leinster under-20 title this
summer
, and were beaten in the minor provincial decider by
And in a statement released on Tuesday, Brennan insisted the
future
is bright for the Wee County despite his exit.
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He said: 'On behalf of the Louth senior football team management and staff, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for what has been an extraordinary journey with this incredible organisation.
'I want to thank Chairperson Seán McClean for his unwavering support - always engaged, energetic, and available in his commitment to all things Louth
GAA
.
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"His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in everything we achieved together.
'My sincere appreciation goes to the Louth County Board, the Louth Clubs, and all the staff at Darver for their tremendous support throughout these past two years.
"The foundation of support you provided made our
work
possible.
'Most importantly, I want to express my profound gratitude to the Louth Senior Footballers. It has been an absolute privilege to be part of your journey these past two years.
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'What you have accomplished for the Gaels of County Louth will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. Your dedication, heart, and commitment have made
history
.
'As you embark on the
next
chapter of your journey, I have complete confidence that fresh perspectives will bring new
energy
and insights to your honest and hardworking team. The future is bright for Louth football.'