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Walsh manages to lift Kerry out of a sticky situation

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Walsh manages to lift Kerry out of a sticky situation

In fits and starts Kerry motored. And sporadic though they were, these bursts of enterprise proved just about sufficient to deliver a second Allianz league win.

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: How to stamp out time-wasting via the feigning of ‘head injuries’

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Éamonn Fitzmaurice: How to stamp out time-wasting via the feigning of ‘head injuries’

David Clifford helps Kerry hold off Meath challenge

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David Clifford helps Kerry hold off Meath challenge

No red carpet for Meath's top flight return as Royals downed by Tyrone

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No red carpet for Meath's top flight return as Royals downed by Tyrone

Darren McCurry and returning Mark Bradley inspire Tyrone to victory over Meath

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Darren McCurry and returning Mark Bradley inspire Tyrone to victory over Meath

John Fogarty's August Football All-Stars

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John Fogarty's August Football All-Stars

Kerry’s unconvincing case for the defence

Kerry’s unconvincing case for the defence

There was a point midway through the second half on Saturday when this Super 8 game, and any ambitions Kerry held to progress to an All-Ireland semi-final, appeared to be in grave danger of slipping through their fingers.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Moran must start if Mayo want to see Croker again

Moran must start if Mayo want to see Croker again

You could cut the tension with a knife. Everyone was on edge wondering how would the fun-loving, stone-mad GAA fan handle the windswept conditions in Portrush.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2019

Magnificent Murphy brings calm to a right Royal storm

Magnificent Murphy brings calm to a right Royal storm

You know what? These Super 8s might be something after all.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Donegal get the better of Meath after gripping contest

Donegal get the better of Meath after gripping contest

Donegal were 9-point winners against Meath at the sun-kissed Ballybofey, although the scoreboard only tells half the story of a gripping contest.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2019

Mayo-Galway was the kind of game a ref doesn't want

Mayo-Galway was the kind of game a ref doesn't want

As a referee, there are games you look at and are so glad that you aren’t involved in. Mayo-Galway on Saturday night was as difficult a match to officiate as you can get.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

Dubs’ galloping doctor the master of opportunity

Dubs’ galloping doctor the master of opportunity

If Meath’s Michael Newman had swapped jerseys with Niall Scully before the start of yesterday’s Leinster final, then all six starting Dublin forwards would have been on the scoresheet.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

Meath to return to Division 1 after convincing win over Fermanagh

Meath to return to Division 1 after convincing win over Fermanagh

Meath 2-12 Fermanagh 0-11

Sun, 24 Mar, 2019

Dardis on the spot to keep Royals on top

Dardis on the spot to keep Royals on top

Meath snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to take a major step in their quest for a return to top-tier football with this victory in driving snow at Páirc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

Meath stun Kildare with late penalty winner

Meath stun Kildare with late penalty winner

There was a sensational ending to this fully-blooded Division 2 NFL encounter as a penalty goal from Barry Dardis in added time strengthened Meath’s promotion push at Pairc Tailteann.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2019

Royals flush away big lead but still come up trumps

Royals flush away big lead but still come up trumps

Bruce Springsteen’s Glory Days blared out over the tannoy prior to the start of this Allianz League Division 2 tie at breezy Páirc Tailteann yesterday and while that may have been a bit premature for the Royals there were some positive signs in this hard-fought victory.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2019

Royals point to tough road ahead for depleted Tipperary

Royals point to tough road ahead for depleted Tipperary

The fare on offer from both side was well short of what will be needed to win promotion but it was Meath who were happiest at the end of this dour Division 2 tie at Páirc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

Meath v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Qualifier agony for Meath

Meath 0-19 Tyrone 2-14

Mon, 11 Jun, 2018

Tyrone escape with qualifier win after controversial late call

Tyrone escape with qualifier win after controversial late call

Tyrone escaped from Navan with a narrow win and a place in the second round of the Qualifier series, squeezing out a courageous Meath side in an extra-time thriller.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

Michael Quinn celebrates at the final whistle 27/5/2018

Impressive Longford hold nerve against Meath

Magnificent Longford’s long wait for a Leinster championship win finally ended when they created a massive shock with a thoroughly deserved victory over 14-man Meath before an attendance of 5,591 at Pearse Park yesterday.

Mon, 28 May, 2018

O’Neill puts Rebels back in the battle

O’Neill puts Rebels back in the battle

Colm O’Neill mightn’t necessarily agree but there’s often more to a masterpiece than broad brush strokes of genius.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

Cillian O’Sullivan says Páirc Tailteann redevelopment ‘long overdue’

Cillian O’Sullivan says Páirc Tailteann redevelopment ‘long overdue’

Meath footballer Cillian O’Sullivan has welcomed the green light to redevelop their Páirc Tailteann GAA base, describing it as “long overdue”.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2018

Royals win first senior shootout

Royals win first senior shootout

Meath 1-19

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Royals rebound but don’t yet dare to dream

Royals rebound but don’t yet dare to dream

The Tailteann Games were funeral games and festivities to entertain, associated with the semi-legendary history of Pre-Christian Ireland.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

O’Neill’s new Lilywhites will ruffle a few feathers

O’Neill’s new Lilywhites will ruffle a few feathers

I decided when I sat into my car for Tullamore on Saturday that I would go and watch Kildare with a clean slate. 

Mon, 19 Jun, 2017

Donal Lenihan’s crucial strike gives Meath victory

Donal Lenihan’s crucial strike gives Meath victory

Meath 1-13 - Galway 0-15: Donal Lenihan’s goal on 66 minutes proved the decisive score as Meath inflicted a first defeat on the visitors in this hard-fought Division 2 tie at a damp Pairc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Cillian O’Sullivan rounds off impressive Meath display

Cillian O’Sullivan rounds off impressive Meath display

Allianz FL Division 2

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Disputed penalty saves Meath

Disputed penalty saves Meath

Laois 1-16 Meath 2-13: A controversial late penalty saw Meath advance on Saturday night in Stradbally to the O’Byrne Cup semi-finals at the expense of hosts Laois.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Andy McEntee up and running with Meath

Andy McEntee up and running with Meath

Meath 2-22 Wicklow 0-9: There was a honeymoon start for new Meath boss Andy McEntee in this O’Byrne Cup tie at Páirc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Dublin will build on Leinster semi-final win, says Cian O’Sullivan

Dublin will build on Leinster semi-final win, says Cian O’Sullivan

They’ve been accused of “fluting around” and waiting for the business end of the Championship to arrive but Cian O’Sullivan insists that’s far from Dublin’s approach.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Jim Gavin seeks ‘resilience’ from champions Dublin

Jim Gavin seeks ‘resilience’ from champions Dublin

Jim Gavin has challenged his Dublin defenders to put some “resilience” into their game after being opened up for two goals by Laois.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Jonny Cooper unfazed at Dublin’s ‘suspect’ defence fears

Jonny Cooper unfazed at Dublin’s ‘suspect’ defence fears

Jonny Cooper has acknowledged that Dublin’s defending must improve but has rejected suggestions that the All-Ireland champions struggle under the high ball, labelling the comments “nothing new”.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Meath send out good signals in beating Louth

Meath send out good signals in beating Louth

Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13: There’s a creeping optimism within Meath football that something very good might be just around the corner.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Meath preserve Division 2 status as Laois go down

Meath preserve Division 2 status as Laois go down

Laois 1-9 Meath 0-18: Meath preserved their Division 2 status thanks to a six-point win over Laois at O’Moore Park yesterday.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Tyrone return to top table

Tyrone return to top table

Meath 1-11 Tyrone 1-17: The Red Hand are on the march again and they booked a quick return to the top tier following a fifth success in Division 2 at Pairc Tailteann yesterday.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Mick O’Dowd blames defeat on ‘low energy’ Meath attack

Mick O’Dowd blames defeat on ‘low energy’ Meath attack

Fermanagh 0-10 Meath 0-6: Mick O’Dowd blamed a “low energy” in Meath’s attacking play for their failure to get to get to grips with Fermanagh in Brewster Park.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Players that caught the eye: Ian Maguire makes his mark

Players that caught the eye: Ian Maguire makes his mark

We look at some of the top performers in the Allianz Football League last weekend.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Meath v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 1

Ambitious Meath hit the ground running

Meath 1-10 Armagh 0-8: On goes Meath’s winter of content.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Meath v Longford - Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Final

Mick O’Dowd happy with Meath progress

O’Byrne Cup final - Meath 1-17 Longford 1-11: They may be more serfs than royals of Leinster but Mick O’Dowd envisages Meath’s senior footballers are now coming of age.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016

Sean Barry: Young Meath will rise again

Sean Barry: Young Meath will rise again

Sean Barry is confident the death of Meath underage football has been greatly exaggerated.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Young guns set to fire in 2015

Young guns set to fire in 2015

Last January’s list of players to shine in the year ahead featured Kerry’s Paul Murphy, who would be man of the match in the All-Ireland SFC final. So, no pressure then on these bright young things...

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Dubs remain defining model

Dubs remain defining model

Dublin manager Jim Gavin will have all bases covered ahead of tomorrow’s Leinster semi-final

Sat, 28 Jun, 2014

Royals rocked as injury ends Gillespie Championship hopes

Royals rocked as injury ends Gillespie Championship hopes

Meath’s Leinster championship challenge has been rocked by the loss of midfielder Conor Gillespie for the rest of the season.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

Controversy not a distraction

Controversy not a distraction

Meath 4-18 DCU 3-06

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Meath show more up front

Meath show more up front

Meath 0-18 Carlow IT 0-12

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Longwood reach first final in 52 years

Longwood qualified for the Meath SHC final for the first time since 1961 after sensationally ousting holders Kiltale, 1-22 to 2-16, at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2013

Royals roar back as Mayo mugged again

Royals roar back as Mayo mugged again

Meath 2-10 Mayo 1-11

Mon, 27 Aug, 2012

Coldrick had complete control

Coldrick had complete control

David Coldrick had his best game of the year in yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2012

Coogan strikes late for Meath

Meath full-forward Stephen Coogan grabbed a sensational goal with a minute of normal time to play at Newry last night to send his side into the All-Ireland MFC semi-finals.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2012

Meath no match for Costello and Dublin

Dublin claimed their 31st provincial title when overwhelming Meath in their Electric Ireland Leinster MFC final at Croke Park yesterday.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2012