Tag: Frank Dempsey
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The good, the worrying and the unforeseen
MEATH… 3-19 LONGFORD… 3-12 I’ve no doubt that when Longford raided the Meath net for a double helping of ‘majors’ late on in the action at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, the naysayers and doom mongers were convinced their sh*** didn’t smell. The smug bleating could almost be heard carrying on the often ferocious winds of…
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Nicky Pots the green (flag) ball as Meath gain vital win
Meath…1-21 Derry…1-19 In another sporting event making headlines at the moment, potting the black ball can make all the difference between winning and losing and landing the white in the scoring area can lead to disaster. This afternoon in Owenbeg, it was Nicky Potterton’s entrenching of the white ball in the Derry net and the…
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Talented trio return to the bench for Derry date
The very experienced duo of Mark O’Sullivan (Kiltale) and Adam Gannon (Killyon) make welcome returns to the match day panel and are joined by Ciaran Lonergan of St Peter’s, Dunboyne ahead of Meath’s Christy Ring Cup Round 3 outing against Derry. Other than the above, there are two changes in personnel from the side which…
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As you were for McCarthy’s men
In a nod to a team which has been impressively efficient throughout their campaign to date, John McCarthy has named an unchanged starting 15 for tomorrow evening’s Leinster U-20 FC semi final against Dublin at Pairc Tailteann (6.30). What that means is that both Ciaran Caulfield and Alan Bowden retain their places after the victory…
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Regan holds off several Mayo rallies
Meath… 2-20 Mayo… 0-24 Two factors which have been constants throughout Meath’s hurling season to date were of paramount importance once again as several Mayo rallies were staved off in this exciting Christy Ring Cup opening round encounter at Pairc Tailteann. At the outset here, unfortunately I again find myself drawn to comment on the…
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Meath team for Tyrone trip
Meath manager Seoirse Bulfin has shuffled his deck somewhat ahead of tomorrow’s Allianz NHL Div. 2B clash with Tyrone at O’Neill’s Healy Park. The Royal County will be aiming to continue their unbeaten run in the competition. Ace marksman Jack Regan (Kiltale) will lead the attack from the 40, while Seanie Geraghty reverts to midfield…
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Meath clock up big tally but now must wait
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…
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Two changes for Treaty trip
The Meath team for Sunday’s crucial Allianz NFL clash with Limerick shows two changes from that which lost out to Louth last weekend. Both alterations are enforced, with Seneschalstown’s Cathal Hickey replacing the suspended Harry O’Higgins and the experienced Padraic Harnan making his first appearance of the season. The Moynalvey clubman is listed to start…
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A lot done, more to do
Meath… 4-08 Clare… 0-16 Not only was the above one of the greatest political slogans of all time, it also sums up Meath’s positioning in Div. 2 of the Allianz NFL after two rounds perfectly. After last week’s terrific trip to Cork, producing as good if not better again looked like an onerous task. However,…
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Two changes for Clare clash
The Meath team to play Clare in tomorrow’s Allianz NFL encounter at Pairc Tailteann shows two changes from that which started in Cork last week. Two of those who impressed when introduced during the very impressive victory – Adam O’Neill and Diarmuid Moriarity – are rewarded with starting berths. MEATH: Harry Hogan; Adam O’Neill, Michael…