Brian Flanagan spoke to the media after Kildare's 1-18 to 0-18 defeat to Louth in Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
The loss means that The Lilies will play Tailteann Cup football again in 2025 while Louth and Meath will meet in a Leinster Senior Football Championship final after The Royals toppled Dublin.
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