Tag: Longwood GAA

  • A hard habit to break

    A hard habit to break

    Meath…2-11 Limerick…0-17 In what turned out to be Mick O’Dowd’s last game as Meath manager, his charges led Derry by seven points at half time in an All Ireland SFC Qualifier before capitulating spectacularly after half time. This corner cannot recall whether it had happened prior to that, but it certainly has been a habit…

  • One change for Meath hurlers

    One change for Meath hurlers

    The Meath hurling team to take on Donegal this afternoon (Saturday) shows one change from that which overcame a stern test in Sligo last weekend. As was the case that day also, the alteration is enforced, due to the unavailability of Kyle Donnelly. The versatile Damien Healy slots into the effected berth on the half…

  • Only mandatory change for Meath

    Only mandatory change for Meath

    Meath manager Seoirse Bulfin has made one change to the team which overcame Wicklow last week in advance of tomorrow’s NHL Div. 2B encounter away to Sligo. That which has been forced upon him owing to Longwood’s Damien Healy being unavailable after being harshly sent off against the Garden County. His place being filled by…

  • Walsh wizardry points the way as Meath enjoy day on the banks of the Lee

    Walsh wizardry points the way as Meath enjoy day on the banks of the Lee

    Meath…3-14 Cork…0-19 With Division 2 being the most competitive it has at least appeared in the last few years, Colm O’Rourke’s maiden outing in the Allianz National Football League could hardly have looked more fire and brimstone than taking on the Rebel County by the banks of their own lovely Lee. Now, things have changed…

  • Jones returns as Meath beef up for Longford showdown

    Jones returns as Meath beef up for Longford showdown

    Ronan Jones makes his seasonal return to the Meath team for tomorrow night’s winner takes all O’Byrne Cup Round 3 encounter against Longford in Ashbourne. Throw in is at 8p.m. The Dunboyne man hasn’t featured since coming on against Dublin in last summer Leinster SFC and his inclusion also coincides with the first outings for…

  • Not many scores but no shortage of bite either

    Not many scores but no shortage of bite either

    Boyne Valley… 1-07 Moyfernagh… 1-02 My late father was of the opinion that a 0-0 draw in a soccer match was the most boring purgatory in the sporting world. An easy enough summation to concur with but easily deconstructed too with a little more nuanced analysis. Granted, an occasion where both teams park the bus,…

  • The harp’s sweet tune gets Tara over the line

    The harp’s sweet tune gets Tara over the line

    Tara…2-11 Moyfernagh…0-12 Second half goals from Declan Smyth (Dunsany) and Tommy Kinsella (Dunshaughlin) completed a fine turnaround for Ger Robinson’s ensemble representing the most sacred place in Meath against Moyfernagh. The latter basically encompassing qualifying clubs (Junior and Intermediate) in the greater Trim area. With the men from where once a harp regaled the halls…

  • Both left wondering what might have been

    Both left wondering what might have been

    MEATH… 2-11 DERRY…1-16 Both sides were left wondering what might have been though it was Rory Gallagher’s Derry side who came away from Pairc Tailteann with the spoils. If also the biggest portion of regret as well. Meath were left to rue not only letting a good lead slip against the Oak Leaf County today…

  • Meath find form and garner crucial two points

    Meath find form and garner crucial two points

    Meath…1-18 Cork…1-10 Call it muscle memory, compare it to riding a bike, whatever you wish. Meath produced their best and most complete performance in a very long time this afternoon at Pairc Tailteann. Yes, extenuating circumstances must be taken into account but credit must be given where it’s due too. Cork are at the lowest…

  • Ratoath men return for Royals

    Ratoath men return for Royals

    The Ratoath trio of Conor McGill, Bryan McMahon and Joey Wallace return to the Meath starting 15 for tomorrow’s Allianz National Football League opener against Galway. McGill in particular will be a welcome addition to the touring party having been injured in the local club hurling championship at the back end of last year. Robin…