Republic Of Ireland defender Darragh Lenihan has completed his transfer from Blackburn Rovers to fellow Championship hopefuls Middlesbrough. While the 28-year-old's decision to leave Ewood Park - where he had been club Captain - might raise a few eyebrows, it's clear Rovers didn't appreciate the asset they had on their books. Plenty of others did,... Continue Reading →
Lally point completes Royal rally
Meath......0-09 Armagh......0-09 Eamonn Murray's ladies showed the true character of champions when reeling in a classy Armagh outfit at Glennon Bros. Pearse Park. In so doing guaranteeing their passage through to the knockout stages of the race for the Brendan Martin Cup. The Orchard County county had the better of the first half but, having... Continue Reading →
Andy McEntee ‘Off The Ball’ interview – June 10th 2022
An exclusive interview with the now former Meath senior football manager, recounting the highs and lows of his six year spell in charge. It may actually be an eye opener for people into what it really takes when operating at the highest level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHaeJdt5kJU
Commitment and dedication which have left a better road ahead
There has to be emotion in writing, but you should never write when you're emotional. That does make sense, think about it. It will be readily admitted that on more occasions than is cared to be remembered, after watching a match - either in the flesh or on television - social media or this space... Continue Reading →
A few people having to sit up and take notice…
Meath...1-14 Dublin...1-27 Regardless of what transpired between the lines, what you are about to read hereafter was always going to be a story of two halves. However, even if there was a semblance a script in mind it could be torn up before the chariot conveying yours truly had docked on the fourth floor of... Continue Reading →
Same again for Meath
Meath have announced the same starting 15 as that which bypassed Wicklow to take on Dublin in tomorrow's Leinster SFC semi final at Croke Park. James McEntee will wear the No.5 shirt have swapped roles with Jason Scully at the throw-in the last day in Pairc Tailteann, the switch stays in place. The only other... Continue Reading →
Job done as impact subs live up to their billing.
Meath...4-13 Wicklow...1-12 It was a case of job done for Meath as their eye for goal emphasised the gulf in class between the sides in this Leinster SFC quarter final at a damp Pairc Tailteann this afternoon. The home side started as they meant to go on for as Curraha clubman Jack O'Connor marked his... Continue Reading →
McEntee shakes things up for Championship opener
Meath manager Andy McEntee and selectors Colm Nally, Paul Nestor and Mark Brennan have announced their chosen ones for tomorrow's Leinster SFC opener against Wicklow at Pairc Tailteann (2pm). Meath , Ireland - 13 March 2022; Jason Scully of Meath is tackled by Tadhg Corkery of Cork There are a number of interesting alterations with... Continue Reading →
Bench press lifts Meath over the line
Meath...1-11 Longford...0-13 Late drama involving Meath teams is about as surprising as somebody wearing green on St Patrick's Day. We may never get used to it, but who cares as long as we're coming out the right side of the action? Not too many. Today, thanks to telling contributions from substitutes Pearse Sheridan and Darragh... Continue Reading →
Experience and instinct win the day for dogged Meath
Meath...2-08 Donegal...1-09 Goals from Kelsey Nesbitt and Niamh O'Sullivan ultimately won the day as Meath continued their amazing success story by adding the Lidl Ladies NFL Div. 1 trophy to their ever expanding resume of success following this pulsating encounter in Croke Park. However, while exquisite nature of Meath's attack has been rightly serially lauded... Continue Reading →