Minister O'Donovan remarks on Louth derby flare-up a 'massive over-reaction' - Murphy

Updated / Monday, 23 Feb 2026 17:38

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Barry Murphy on today's comments by Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan about the scenes from the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda.

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