Tag: Laois GAA

  • One change ahead of Laois showdown

    One change ahead of Laois showdown

    The very exciting Shaun Leonard takes over from Rian Stafford in the only alteration to the Meath team ahead of tonight’s Leinster U-20 FC last eight encounter in Ashbourne. Kilmainhamwood’s Stafford was one of the stars of the Royal County’s opening night victory over Westmeath at the same venue two weeks ago and had started…

  • Do not adjust your sets – I agree with Mickey Harte!

    Do not adjust your sets – I agree with Mickey Harte!

    It’s probably an understatement to point out that Meath’s defeat of Dublin in the 1975 NFL Final was a major turn up. With it being well before my time, I’m not sure what division of the league Meath were in at the time. What is of course known is the fact that Kevin Heffernan’s side…

  • The tried and trusted prints Meath’s Final ticket

    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…

  • Meath leave well enough alone… on paper at least

    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 –…