Tag: ‘Banty’

  • ‘Banty’ back in for trip to Breffni

    ‘Banty’ back in for trip to Breffni

    It’s a case of ‘I finished so I’ll start’ with regard to the Meath team announced for tomorrow’s National Football League Round 2 joust with Cavan at Breffni Park. Having been his usual inspiring influence when introduced against Derry, James ‘Banty’ Conlon will start on the edge of the square as Robbie Brennan’s side aim…

  • The Mighty Flynn gets Meath off to a flyer

    The Mighty Flynn gets Meath off to a flyer

    MEATH…0-19 DERRY…1-13 Little fish are sweet. A bit of history being made into the bargain never hurts either. The latter being applicable on two fronts. Firstly, on a personal level, as it was the first time yours truly was at a match (that finished) under the bulbs in GAA HQ. And secondly, in the first…

  • Net cast wider in Royal star search

    Net cast wider in Royal star search

    The Meath team to play Longford in tonight’s Dioralyte O’Byrne Cup semi final in Ashbourne (7.30) shows 13 changes from that which overcame Louth at the same venue six days ago. Only Michael Flood at full back – who captains the side – and Jack O’Connor retain their places as management give several members of…

  • Reilly shoots the lights out as ‘Moores march on

    Reilly shoots the lights out as ‘Moores march on

    If I was a member or supporter of Donaghmore/Asbourne I’d be doing the Lotto immediately. Having lost their opening two games in the Meath SFC, there seemed to be more chance of a statue of Enoch Burke being erected outside the High Court than that of the green and white making the knockout stages. Though…

  • Banty bags the winner as Meath maintain momentum

    Banty bags the winner as Meath maintain momentum

    Meath…0-10 Clare…0-09 If the GAA ever ask each county to nominate their prototype for an impact sub, it is most likely Meath would look to either Mattie McCabe or Jody Devine. However, the name of James ‘Banty’ Conlon can now be added to any such ensemble. The diminutive corner seldom fails to make an impact…

  • Ratoath men return for Royals

    Ratoath men return for Royals

    The Ratoath trio of Conor McGill, Bryan McMahon and Joey Wallace return to the Meath starting 15 for tomorrow’s Allianz National Football League opener against Galway. McGill in particular will be a welcome addition to the touring party having been injured in the local club hurling championship at the back end of last year. Robin…