Tag: #VeryIrlNCL
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Isabel installs crucial ‘major’ as Royals complete Oak Leaf hat trick
MEATH… 2-12 DERRY… 1-11 There was a time, which doesn’t feel like as long ago as it is actually is, when Derry teams were very much of the bogey variety for all manner of Royal County ensembles. Now, any representatives of the Oak Leaf County will always be worthy of and afforded the utmost respect.…
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Parity of esteem? Particles of it more like
It’s curios how tastes change as life goes on. Literally and in terms of life in general. When I was younger, coleslaw, potato salad, Branston Pickles or beetroot wouldn’t be touched with a barge pole. On the other hand, though, now, at the appropriate time of year, a feed can’t be had without some or…
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Goals make major difference as Shiel secures a winning start
MEATH…2-09 WESTMEATH…1-06 New Meath Intermediate camogie manager Stephen Shiel saw his reign get off to a winning start when his charges produced a stirring second half to gain the upper hand on the neighbours in the opening round of the Very Ireland National Camogie League in Mullingar on Saturday afternoon. The locals opened the brighter,…
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Shiel reveals early season selection
New Meath Senior Camogie manager Stephen Shiel has announced his panel for the early part of the season. Shiel’s stars will be in competitive action for the first time over the weekend of 14/15 February when they take on Westmeath at a Lake County venue. They will also face Carlow, Kerry, Derry and Laois in…
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Meath’s NFL and NHL fixtures confirmed in full
To look at Meath’s finalised fixture last in both football and hurling ahead of the commencement of the 2026 National Leagues is to endorse long held suspicions that upper echelons of the GAA couldn’t give a toss about fans. Aside from their hard earned readies, that is. The following may not go down well in…
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Moves pay off as Royals enjoy Orchard harvest
MEATH… 2-11 ARMAGH… 0-07 Anton O’Neill’s tenure as Meath senior camogie manager could scarcely have got away to a more perfect beginning than with this ten point victory in the opening round of the Very Ireland National League at Dunganny this (Saturday) afternoon. Mention was made in the build up to this one that Kilmessan…
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Devine leadership assured as Maeve is on the move
Leah Devine from the Na Fianna club will captain the Meath senior Camogie team for 2025, beginning tomorrow (Saturday) when she will anchor the Royal County defence in the first round of the Very Ireland National Camogie League against Armagh at Dunganny. With throw in scheduled for 1.00pm. The game marks a first competitive outing…
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Shock and sadness as Cole steps down
It will be safely assumed that many throughout the county – and further afield – will have been struck by the above feelings as news emerged very suddenly that Meath senior Camogie manager Neil Cole was stepping down from his role. Coming as it does onliy two games into their season, it is bound to…
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Gaffney grabs a draw for Meath
MEATH… 0-13 WESTMEATH… 2-07 Having had a dozen points to spare over Cavan last time out, spirits were no doubt high in Royal County camogie circles coming into Saturday’s encounter in the Very Ireland National Camogie League in Trim. However, over the years, it has been both painfully and joyously demonstratted that when it comes…
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Cole’s crew for Round 2
Manager Neil Cole has announced his starting 15 and large extended panel for tomorrow’s (Saturday) Very Ireland National Camogie League encounter with Westmeath in Trim. The tie has a 2pm throw in time. The Royal ladies, who were beaten in National League and All Ireland finals last season by Kerry and Derry respectively, will be…