All Ireland football champions Dublin will welcome Monaghan to Croke Park (presumably) in the opening round of the NFL, it was revealed this evening as some details of the fixtures in the perceived secondary competition were released on Friday afternoon. The Farney Army have caused the all conquering Dubs more problems than most over the… Read More A snippet of the opening round fixtures in the Allianz Leagues
Limerick…0-30 Kilkenny…2-15 Any hurling aficionados among you might recognise the above headline. It has been here before. On the occasion Meath defeated Antrim for the first time in the Christy Ring Cup Final some years back before a re-fixture was ordered over some cock up with the full time score. But Meath were so good… Read More Don’t try to figure it out just admire it
Meath…3-11 Cork…1-11 It was difficult not to feel the camogie players of Antrim and Tipperary missed a trick by rowing back on stated protest plans prior to Saturday’s All Ireland SCC quarter final at Croke Park. As Ursula Jacob said on The Saturday Game Live That was the day to go all out. In the… Read More Aoife’s busy summer to roll on as Meath stun Rebels
Meath…2-16 Antrim…2-14 Speculation iterated in this space with regard to Colm O’Rourke’s team announcement prior to today’s Tailteann Cup semi final held true as the Meath boss ended up reversing the two changes announced in the original ensemble. Thankfully, though, what didn’t change were the mechanics of winning which have been etched into the DNA… Read More The tried and trusted prints Meath’s Final ticket
Having been rested for last week’s quarter final victory over Wexford, Ronan Jones is again listed at centre field as Meath have announced the same starting 15 as was originally slated to begin against their Leinster rivals. That means Daithi McGowan is also included – having kicked three magnificent points when introduced last week –… Read More Meath leave well enough alone… on paper at least
Meath…0-20 Donegal…0-14 Having just seen the Roscommon football team with which he is a mentor defeat his native Donegal and in so doing relegate them, Mark McHugh stated that, having attained promotion last season under Anthony Cunningham, their main objective was to maintain their top flight status. Having become something of a yoyo team in… Read More Regan finds his range as Meath Shine in taking title
The re-location of Ratoath’s Niall McLarnon to wing back is the point of most note on the Meath team announced for Sunday’s NHL Div. 2B Final against Donegal in Avant Money Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Carrick-On-Shannon. McLarnon has featured as a half forward in most of Meath’s matches to date this year, but his transfer… Read More Mc switches to the back for Donegal date
Meath manager James Andrews has named a strong panel for Saturday’s U-20 B HC encounter against Antrim in St Loman’s Park, Trim. Throw in is at 2pm. The selection includes five members of Seoirse Bulfin’s Senior group – the Shine brothers, Tom and Daire, Jack Fagan, Joey Cole and Paddy Barnwell. Now, I may be… Read More Five seniors in Andrews’ U-20 selection
Meath… 2-19 Antrim… 0-04 It was all one way traffic under the lights of Fr McManus Park on Friday night as Meath’s U-20 footballers had little difficulty in maintaining their unbeaten run in the Leo Murphy Cup. However, their progression or otherwise in the pre-championship competition is out of their hands and will depend on… Read More Meath clock up big tally but now must wait