July 11, 2010; Ending. One frozen moment that defined the summer in terms of controversy. Louth, two points clear, four minutes into injury time and on the cusp of winning their first Leinster title since 1957, see Joe Sheridan of Meath arrive as if on a luge. He slides over their goal-line before appearing to throw the ball into the net. Louth’s Paddy Keenan, Andy McDonnell and Dessie Finnegan are too late and goalkeeper Neil Gallagher is sidelined. Referee Martin Sludden awards the goal. Chaos and controversy ensue. Photo: David Maher / Sportsfile. Joe Sheridan’s GAA journey and an infamous afternoon in Croke Park The 2010 Leinster football final will probably always be remembered for what happened after the final whistle rather than what happened during the 70 minutes that preceded it. For much of the afternoon, it appeared that Louth’s 53-year wait for a Leinster title was…
