Organisation: Simonstown Gaels

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Spurned three times, Colm O’Rourke fears he’ll never get to manage Meath

Colm O'Rourke has revealed that he tried to become Meath manager on three occasions but was knocked back each time and now believes his chance has gone for good.

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Sweet 16: Irish players to watch out for in the AFL

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Conor Nash says AFL poachers should compensate GAA clubs

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St Loman’s battle back to book place in Leinster final for the first time

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Derek McGrath commits to Waterford for another year

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‘Sheehan was giving me abuse that Meath men can’t kick a ball’

"The quality in Meath is just not there at the moment."

Simonstown Gaels will bid for back to back Meath SFC titles on Sunday at Páirc Tailteann, a first for the Navan outfit if they can pull it off.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2017

Niall McNamee: Where I was five years ago seems like a lifetime away

Five years without a bet and a place sealed in the last four of the AIB Leinster senior club football championship – it was a very special Sunday for Offaly senior football star Niall McNamee.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

Sweet relief as Simonstown win first ever Meath title

Simonstown Gaels 1-14 Donaghmore/Ashbourne 0-8: Simonstown Gaels made no mistake at the third time of asking when capturing their first ever Meath SFC title before a crowd of 6,000 at Páirc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Football needs TMOs — and quickly

Last November George Hook took exception to Croke Park’s opposition to the introduction of a TV match official (TMO). Writing in his Mayo News column, he referred to this column in which we outlined the GAA’s reluctance to use a TMO.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Tones send holders crashing

The trend of the Meath SFC title not being retained since Dunshaughlin completed a three-in-a-row in 2002 continues, with Wolfe Tones sending holders Summerhill packing, 2-11 to 0-8, in a quarter-final clash at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Manager commends O’Gara’s composure

Jim Gavin has commended the restraint of Eoghan O’Gara in the face of intense provocation in last month’s Leinster final.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014

Meath score more goals than Carlow score points

Meath 7-13 Carlow 0-6

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

Ominous signs as Summerhill eye repeat

Meath SFC: Reigning Meath champions Summerhill revived their prospects of back-to-back SFC titles following a comprehensive 2-12 to 0-9 win over Rathkenny at Walterstown yesterday.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Kerry introduce newcomers for clash with IT Tralee

There are just four survivors from last year’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat by Dublin in the Kerry side to face IT Tralee in the McGrath Cup tomorrow.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

Battle-lines take shape

The number of contenders for the Meath SFC title was reduced to nine following the final round of the group phase at the weekend — and 2011 champions Summerhill were among the big winners.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Meath and Wexford teams named for semi

There are two changes to the Meath defence for their Leinster SFC semi-final clash with Wexford at Croke Park on Sunday (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Navan’s legacy in safe hands

ALL-IRELAND COLLEGES SAFC FINAL

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

O’Rourke’s football future ‘up in the air’

Meath star Shane O’Rourke is unsure when he will return to football.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Battling Seneschalstown send holders crashing

New Meath SFC kingpins will be crowned later this month after holders Summerhill lost out to Seneschalstown (2-8 to 0-10) in Saturday’s quarter-final at Skryne.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

Last eight pairings finalised

Simonstown Gaels booked their place in the last eight of the Meath SFC with victory over Walterstown (2-12 to 1-7) yesterday.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Dynamic Dardis fires Summerhill

Champions Summerhill impressively advanced to the SFC quarter-finals with a 5-13 to 0-8 win over a poor Nobber side at Walterstown yesterday.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Clubs let off hook after penalty misses

Two Meath forwards failed to convert penalties in the third round of the county SFC at the weekend but both of their sides gained victories to extend 100% winning records.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2012

Double blow for Meath as Kenny ruled out

The gloss has been taken off Meath's Leinster SFC win over Wicklow with the news that captain Seamus Kenny will miss the rest of the Championship.

Wed, 30 May, 2012

Holders Skryne beat Dunboyne but fail to reach quarter-finals

HOLDERS Skryne failed to make it through to the last eight of the Meath SFC despite defeating already qualified Dunboyne by 0-13 to 0-7 at Navan’s Páirc Tailteann on Saturday evening.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2011

Internal voices hurt Kenny most

MEATH captain Seamus Kenny admitted the criticisms of his side from former players have hurt the most in recent times.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011

No rush to replace O’Mahony as Mayo board focus on reform

THE Mayo County Board are set to delay appointing John O’Mahony’s replacement as county senior football boss until after they have undertaken a review that will look into root and branch reform of football in the county.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Reilly and O’Rourke ruled out of Meath’s Kingdom test

Meath boss Eamonn O’Brien has confirmed defender Kevin Reilly will not feature in Sunday week’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

Reilly and O’Rourke ruled out of Meath’s Kingdom test

MEATH boss Eamonn O’Brien has confirmed defender Kevin Reilly will not feature in Sunday week’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Kerry.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

Dunboyne buoyant as Skryne fall

The way is clear for the quarter-finals of the Meath SFC following the seventh and last round of games in the group stages yesterday.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2006

Householders warned as man, 71, dies while burning rubbish

HOUSEHOLDERS were last night warned against burning rubbish outdoors after a pensioner died in a horrific accident.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006

Meath's Kelly considering retirement?

Meath ace attacker Evan Kelly is believed to be strongly considering retirement.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

Star-studded Kilmacud on final mission

HARD to know where to start when it comes to GAA action this weekend, with 34 county championship games in the pipeline, 13 finals.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Giles in limbo ahead of Meath County final

Meath star Trevor Giles' fate is still undecided ahead of Sunday's county football final.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2004

Giles fate hangs in balance ahead of Meath final

TREVOR GILES is still in limbo before Sunday’s Meath SFC final.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2004

Giles to appeal four-week suspension

Trevor Giles will go to the Leinster Council tonight in a bid to have his four-week suspension reversed, enabling him to line out in Sunday’s Meath SFC final.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Giles takes appeal to Leinster Council

TREVOR GILES will appeal to the Leinster Council tonight against the four-week suspension that rules him out of Sunday’s Meath SFC final.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

All the pressure now on Laois, insists Kelly

LAOIS face a far tougher task in retaining their Leinster title than they did in winning it last year, according to Meath forward Evan Kelly.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004

Six teams through to last eight

SIX teams are through to the Meath senior football championship following the seventh round of games at the weekend.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003

Dublin goalkeeper joins Meath

Former Dublin goalkeeper Davy Byrne has transferred from the Ballymun Kickhams club to Ratoath in Meath.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2003

Quane to replace Ó Sé on Allstars’ trip to US

LIMERICK footballer John Quane will replace Kerry captain Darragh Ó Sé, on the Vodafone Allstars visit to San Diego this week.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2003