Life And Sport From An Armchair View
The Meath team announced for Sunday's crunch local derby against Louth shows two changes from that which was on duty against Armagh two weeks ago. Trim's Ciaran Caulfield returns at wing back in a straight swap with Michael Flood while, further up the field, Diarmuid Moriarity - who starred in UCD's run to the Sigerson... Continue Reading →
I have absolutely no doubt some eyes will pop out of heads - certainly locally and perhaps further afield - that what appears hereafter was produced by the occupant of this seat. Now read on... That's OK. However, there could never be a better or more apt illustration of the foibles of judging a book... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 0-10 ARMAGH... 2-16 Armagh - for a place yours truly has only been on four separate occasions during the four and a bit decades rolling around this world - causes a serious emotional tumult. From the time of my first excursion up the reunite with the Blair family in Crossmaglen whom we'd met in... Continue Reading →
MEATH...2-10 WATERFORD...2-05 The record books will show that Ailbhe Leahy and Marion Farrelly bagged the two goals as Meath made it three wins from as many outings in the Lidl Ladies NFL, but it was the fact that Na Deise simply had no answer to the ceaseless, marauding runs of Niamh Gallogly that really swung... Continue Reading →
MEATH...2-05 DUBLIN...0-07 When Emma Duggan's fortuitous goal set Meath on their way to a sensational victory over Dublin in the 2021 All Ireland LSFC Final, it was seen as a Robin Hood moment. Or, for those of us old enough to recall, it resembled Ger Canning's observation when Declan Bonnar curled over the insurance score... Continue Reading →
Hardly surprisingly, Meath manager Shane McCormack kept faith with the 15 who started last Sunday's victory over Mayo for today's local derby against the Dubs. The team announcement was, however, overshadowed by the fact the great Niamh O'Sullivan has taken her leave of the inter county stage. If ever scientists are attempting to build a... Continue Reading →
MEATH... 0-12 FERMANAGH... 1-09 It would be ventured the above will be the most asked question in Meath tonight. By players, mentors and supporters. At this moment in time, this writer is unsure. Temptation is to think a point dropped. But at the same time, the home side were so flat hands would've been taken... Continue Reading →
Meath... 2-18 Mayo... 1-15 It is said that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Perhaps this is just my overtly superstitious nature at play, but, gut instinct tells me those who are now Shane McCormack's charges have a feeling of unfinished business from last term that needs attending to. So much has been... Continue Reading →
Meath... 1-14 Longford... 2-14 Though they will obviously be disappointed to have missed out on a final berth and thus another competitive outing before the commencement of the National League, it would be ventured Meath will be pleased with how their inexperienced players performed in this O'Byrne Cup semi final in Ashbourne. While not as... Continue Reading →
Meath... 2-13 Louth... 1-07 Any of the wisecracks calling for the culling of the pre season competitions in GAA might have to think again. Simply judging by the large attendance at Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday night and the enthusiasm with which the players were going about their business. As one would expect them to. For the... Continue Reading →