Tara... 3-12 Blackwater... 2-13 Thirty scores between two teams in what was meant to be a 'meaningless' match certainly knocked the theory of it being so on the head. Instead, acting as the best advertisment the Regional Championships have had to date. Factually speaking, both teams did indeed know their fate before the ball was... Continue Reading →
Kelly’s top performance uplifting on several fronts
Tara...1-11 Boyne Valley...0-13 Earlier this year, eventual champions Dunshaughlin had 18 points to spare over closest neighbours and rivals Blackhall Gaels in the group stages of the Meath IFC. As somebody blessed to have close connections to both clubs - not to mention being the nephew of a former Chairman of the latter when they... Continue Reading →
The ball’s not even thrown in and the off-the-ball digs are flying
Note to self: Don't read fan forums. At half time in what I think was the 1992 Leinster SFC Final, legend has it the Dublin and Kildare players got a little hot and bothered about each other on the way down the tunnel. It was the first incident of its type this writer can recall.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →