Tag: Dioralyte O’Byrne Cup
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New names, same old bravery, heart and skill
MEATH… 2-11 WICKLOW… 1-12 Meath won’t have shortened in the betting for the All Ireland, or the Leinster Championship or even promotion out of Div. 2 of the National Football League. But, taken for what it was, John McCarthy – head of Meath’s Development Squads – would have to have been delighted with the progress…
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Auditions begin for season two of Robbie’s Royals
Conor Gray, Daithi McGowan and Diarmuid Moriarity provide a smidgeon of experience as Robbie Brennan unveils a largely experimental side for his team’s season opener against Wicklow in the resuscitated Dioralyte O’Byrne in Aughrim’s Echelon Park. Throw in among the Wicklow hills is at 1.30pm and the match will be shown live on Clubber TV.…
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Moriarity shines though Meath miss out
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…
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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…
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Bench impact sees Meath home
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…
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Campion Returns For Royal Opener
Almost a year after suffering a serious scaphoid injury against the same opposition, Darragh Campion returns to the Meath starting XV for tomorrow night’s O’Byrne Cup clash against Louth under the Ashbourne lights. Throw in 7.30pm. Ronan Jones will Captain the side from centre back as manager Colm O’Rourke hands a competitive debut to Michael…