Royal templates usher in a new era

Meath… 2-13 Down… 0-14 In The Cure At Troy Seamus Heaney tells us “Hope and history rhyme”. Well, they most certainly did for Meath at Croke Park on Saturday afternoon as the county’s male senior footballers lifted a first trophy in the big field since 2010. Hopefully that will at long last extinguish dross about… Read More Royal templates usher in a new era

The tried and trusted prints Meath’s Final ticket

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

Meath leave well enough alone… on paper at least

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

McEntee in for Meath

James McEntee will make his first competitive start of 2023 for Meath in tomorrow’s Tailteann Cup third round encounter against Down in Parnell Park tomorrow (1P.M. T/I) as Colm O’Rourke continues his rotational policy with his charges on the cusp of knockout football once again. The Curraha clubman will lead the Royal County attack on… Read More McEntee in for Meath

It’s still in the DNA but needs sprinkling around

Meath… 2-15 Down… 2-13 What defines leadership? Of course in different aspects of life it means different things. Ukrainian President Zelenski leading his people to resist the tyranny of Putin is probably the greatest example the world has seen in generations. To take things back to more mundane sporting levels though, think of Peter Stringer’s… Read More It’s still in the DNA but needs sprinkling around