Tag: Leinster SFC 1970

  • Land of minnows and millions – Part I

    Land of minnows and millions – Part I

    “Ah here now, before you start onto me about the state of our dressing rooms, what about that ould hut ye had with the leaky roof”. It’s the late summer or early autumn of 1996. The buzz is back in Meath football as Sean Boylan’s side hurtle towards what must be regarded as the county’s…

  • Bertie Cunningham – R.I.P.

    Bertie Cunningham – R.I.P.

    Just weeks after his team Captain Peter Darby, Bertie Cunningham has sadly become the latest one of Meath’s 1967 All Ireland heroes to be called ashore to the great stadium above. He was 81. Right from the off here it will be admitted that I am not in the best position to put proper tribute…