# Meath GAA

This year

2023

# The Finish Line

Meath's Cian McBride released from AFL side Essendon

McBride first signed for the club in 2019 as an international rookie.

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Aug 28th 2023, 11:13 AM

# Summer highlights

The best moments of the 2023 football championship

From emotional tributes to history-makers either side of the pond, there were plenty of moments to remember in Championship ’23.

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Aug 6th 2023, 8:30 AM

# CHOSEN ONES

Meath and Down make two changes apiece ahead of Tailteann Cup final

Midfielder Ronan Jones and wing forward Daithí McGowan get the nod for Meath, while Patrick Branagan and Donagh McAleenan start for Down.

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Jul 14th 2023, 12:39 PM

# the big one

The Royal Showdown: Tailteann Cup contenders to arm wrestle for quarter-final spot

Meath and Down do battle this weekend in Parnell Park to decide who tops Group 2.

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Jun 1st 2023, 7:00 PM

# Wrap

Offaly's surge to snatch draw the pick of Tailteann Cup clashes

Cavan, Limerick, Antrim and Meath are in the driving seats in their respective groups.

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May 20th 2023, 10:38 PM

# Report

Hannah Tyrrell goal proves decisive as Dublin hold firm against All-Ireland champions

Meath rally in second half but it’s not enough to produce turnaround.

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Apr 30th 2023, 5:08 PM

# Looking Back

'A certain goalkeeper should have been sent off. We just did not get the breaks'

Former Offaly footballer Ciarán McManus recalls the 2006 and 2007 seasons when Offaly were Leinster contenders.

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Apr 30th 2023, 8:00 AM

# The Faithful

'You're playing for something bigger than yourself' - Offaly realising Liam Kearns' vision

Offaly forward Nigel Dunne talks to The 42 after their famous win over Meath.

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Apr 26th 2023, 7:10 AM

# Faithful

Heroic Offaly book Leinster semi and condemn Meath to Tailteann Cup

Offaly will meet Louth next Sunday after a brilliant win in Tullamore.

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Apr 23rd 2023, 7:04 PM

# Lillywhites

Kildare pick up third league win against Meath to strengthen Sam Maguire chances

The victory helps Kildare in their quest to avoid the Tailteann Cup competition.

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Mar 26th 2023, 4:04 PM

# statement

Meath GAA public relations member 'accepts responsibility' over offensive tweet

The public relations team member in question is no longer part of the team following an investigation into the matter.

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Feb 6th 2023, 8:03 PM

# Solutions

Removing pre-season competitions 'would make space for Sigerson to breathe'

Éamonn Fitzmaurice made the suggestion in the wake of comments made by Meath manager Colm O’Rourke.

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Feb 6th 2023, 3:31 PM

# Eye Catchers

Five emerging talents that sparkled on Allianz football league opening weekend

There were plenty of impressive performances to pour over at the weekend.

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Jan 30th 2023, 3:27 PM

# Talking Points

Dublin and Derry favourites, Cork's next step and aim for new managers

The second tier action commences tomorrow.

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Jan 27th 2023, 12:00 PM

Last year

2022

# RIP

Tributes paid after Meath All-Ireland winning captain Darby passes away

The corner-back was attributed with the distinction of holding each of his direct opponents scoreless during that All-Ireland winning campaign

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Dec 19th 2022, 12:18 PM

# A cut above

Meath star Niamh O'Sullivan claims LGFA Player of the Month award

The 32-year-old scored 1-2 in the All-Ireland final win over Kerry.

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Aug 16th 2022, 4:43 PM

# OZBOUND

'Meath has brought us so much joy. It's a new challenge in Australia but we'll be back next year'

Orlagh Lally is bound for the Freemantle Dockers while Player of the Year Vikki Wall is heading for North Melbourne.

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Jul 31st 2022, 11:07 PM

# Meath GAA

Colm O'Rourke: 'Ultimately we have to beat Dublin'

The new Meath manager confirmed they are working on further management team additions.

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Jul 27th 2022, 11:13 AM

# New Project

'It surprises me as much as anyone else' - McEntee on swift return to management

Andy McEntee was announced as the new Antrim manager one month after stepping down as Meath boss.

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Jul 12th 2022, 9:44 AM

# not this time

O'Rourke won't put his name forward for Meath post following McEntee departure

The RTÉ pundit cited the abuse directed at former boss Andy McEntee as further reason not to apply for the position in 2022.

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Jun 13th 2022, 1:00 AM

# statement

Meath GAA air 'disgust' and condemn recent abuse

‘We would question their true intentions and if they are supporters at all.’

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Jun 9th 2022, 5:05 PM

# Garden of Hope

The Mayo native who has helped Wicklow go from relegation to five-goal Leinster heroes

Alan Costello took over the Wicklow footballers with Gary Duffy in March.

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Apr 27th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Wrap

Late goal sees Antrim edge out high-scoring thriller with Offaly, Down overcome Kerry

There was plenty of action in the Joe McDonagh Cup today.

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Apr 16th 2022, 5:13 PM

# Meath GAA

Meath set to be without team captain for the rest of 2022 season

McEntee is due to leave for a peacekeeping tour in Mali with the Irish Defence Forces.

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Mar 8th 2022, 4:29 PM

# Report

Roscommon ease to victory in Navan to increase pressure on Andy McEntee

Another defeat for Meath at Páirc Tailteann this afternoon.

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Feb 6th 2022, 4:43 PM

All time

# Champions

Micheal McDermott works magic again as Wolfe Tones triumph in Meath SFC final

The former Clare manager steered teams in Clare (Kilmurry-Ibrickane), Cavan (Ramor United) and Limerick (Monaleen) to senior wins over the years.

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Nov 7th 2021, 6:00 PM

# On The Dotted Line

Meath footballer signs new rookie deal with AFL side Essendon

Cian McBride will remain with the club until at least the end of 2022.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 9:33 PM

# Profile

'He's such an icon in Longford' - the methodical manager aiming to take down Meath

The42 takes a look at the development of Longford manager Pádraic Davis.

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Jul 4th 2021, 8:30 AM

# pedigree

Callaghan and Kelly to take Meath U20 reins following Flynn's resignation

Former boss Callaghan and fellow former Royals senior footballer Kelly will take charge for the 2021 championship.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 1:01 PM

# Covid-19

'The terror, the fear — it was uncanny. I was never as afraid of anything in my life'

Meath GAA legend Sean Boylan opens up on his terrifying experience with Covid-19.

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Jan 17th 2021, 9:13 PM

# new chapter

Mayo Ladies boss Peter Leahy steps down as new role with Meath U20 footballers begins

The Westmeath native is linking up with manager Bernard Flynn in the Royal county.

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Jan 12th 2021, 3:17 PM

# Decision time

Meath stalwart and All-Ireland-winning Kerry goalkeeper announce inter-county retirements

The end of the road for Graham Reilly and Brian Kelly.

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Jan 4th 2021, 5:24 PM

# Royal Mates

'It really stopped me in my tracks. He's kind of indestructible' - Meath great wishes Geraghty well

Trevor Giles was stunned by the news of his former team-mate’s recent illness.

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Nov 18th 2020, 2:47 PM

# New kid on the block

3-11 in two games, much more to come - Meath have unearthed a gem in Nobber youngster Morris

20-year-old Jordan Morris has really announced himself on the senior inter-county stage.

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Nov 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

# king stay the king

Incredible drama as Ratoath snatch Meath county title with 69th-minute goal

Back-to-back titles for Ratoath thanks to Joey Wallace’s late heroics.

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Oct 4th 2020, 4:23 PM

# Wrap

2017 Leinster winners and county title holders advance in Kildare as Rhode edge extra-time battle

There was plenty of club football action around the country today.

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Sep 19th 2020, 8:35 PM

# statement

Meath GAA fixtures unaffected after coronavirus case confirmed in club

A player in the Simonstown club has tested positive for the virus while a second player is currently self-isolating.

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Mar 11th 2020, 4:46 PM

# Criticism

'They didn't do their job' - Meath boss slams match officials after suffering relegation

Andy McEntee says Galway were not sufficiently punished for cynical play for their Division 1 clash.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 5:32 PM

# Team news

Keane makes three changes as Kerry look to get back to winning ways against Meath

The sides will meet at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday.

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Feb 21st 2020, 9:03 PM

# Funding

Government announce €10m grants for the Sportsground and RDS, but FAI awarded just €2m

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have announced a series of provisional grants totaling over €77million as part of the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund .

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Jan 10th 2020, 2:05 PM