Person: Stephen Bray

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The softly-spoken O’Brien laughs at the suggestion he stirred the Dublin beast 10 years ago. It’s not a victory he considers any more significant in the context of what was to follow.

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Did a defeat to Meath help shape Dublin dynasty?

Bearing in mind they went on to claim 25 All-Ireland medals and nine All-Stars between them, it’s incredible to think that the first four men in that list were cruelly exposed that day as Meath took them for five goals.

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Meath can’t wait forever for future gains

Mick O’Dowd says players and management in Meath will not fear Dublin, but admits they are playing the best team in the country...

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Mick O’Dowd recalls ultimate ‘where were you when’ moment

It was the ultimate ‘where were you when’ moment and Meath manager Mick O’Dowd doesn’t need to think too long about where he was when Joe Sheridan scored that goal six years ago.

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Navan O’Mahonys survive late scare to claim title

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Meath pushed hard to grab semi-final spot

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Stephen Bray: I’m very selfish, I feel sorry for my wife

Meath beat Cavan but miss out on promotion

Meath 0-14 Cavn 0-12: Meath took the honours against neighbours Cavan at Pairc Tailteann but the spoils were shared out elsewhere as victories for Down and Roscommon ensured top tier football for both in 2016.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Mick O’Dowd upbeat as Meath blow away cobwebs

Meath 4-10, Westmeath 0-11: Meath started a busy month of football with a goal rush that pleased manager Mick O’Dowd at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday night.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

WATCH: The best scores from last week’s Allianz League

The second round of fixtures in the Allianz Football League were played last weekend and there were some cracking games of football.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Meath sneak past Kildare

Allianz FL Division 2 Round 2: Meath 0-13 Kilare 0-11: It was payback time for Meath footballers following a dismal performance in their opening round defeat to Galway and they delivered in front of their supporters at Pairc Tailteann on Saturday night.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Galway up on top: All the action from Division 2

Full-forward Patrick Sweeney scored 1-5 as Galway moved to the top of the Allianz Football League Division 2 table with a 2-13 to 2-12 win over Westmeath at Cusack Park.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2015

Andy Tormey confident young Meath can lay down marker against Dublin

If the Myth of Sisyphus rings true for any team in Gaelic games, it’s surely the Meath footballers.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Meath boost as Mickey Newman and Stephen Bray ready to face Dublin

Meath 1-14 DCU 1-14: Meath will have key attackers Stephen Bray and Mickey Newman available for their O’Byrne Cup clash with Dublin.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Bray opts to play on with Meath

Former All Star attacker Stephen Bray has given Meath a major boost by confirming he will continue his inter-county career.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2014

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

Dubs in cruise control as Royals routed

LEINSTER SFC FINAL:

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Boys in blue put emphasis on steely defence

There’s a quote often used in American sports: "Defence wins championships, offence decides by how much". That felt very relevant watching yesterday’s Leinster final.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Investigation likely after claims that Meath player was bitten

An investigation looks set to be launched after Meath manager Mick O’Dowd claimed after the Leinster final that one of his players - Mickey Burke - had been bitten in the second-half.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

Dublin win Leinster championship over facile Meath

Dublin 3-20 Meath 1-10

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

Meathness not enough to derail Dublin

Of all the commodities Meath need to bring to the game in Croke Park tomorrow, their Meathness is by far the most important.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2014

Dublin’s strength in depth confined to forward line, warns Whelan

Given that Dublin substitutes have kicked a staggering 4-35 in their last eight Championship games, it’s tempting to suggest Dublin’s B team is the second best in Ireland.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Royal roasting leaves Kildare shell-shocked

Meath 2-16 Kildare 0-17

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Meath book place in Leinster final

Kildare made it interesting in the final quarter and had they been more clinical, might have completed a remarkable fightback, but in the end, Meath had done enough in their period of dominance to claim a place in the Leinster final.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2014

Royals pile on the misery

Meath 7-13 Carlow 0-06

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

Meath score more goals than Carlow score points

Meath 7-13 Carlow 0-6

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

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

Newman concern

All Star nominated forward Mickey Newman has emerged as Meath’s most serious injury concern ahead of their Leinster championship opener.

Thu, 29 May, 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

Donegal and Monaghan still on top of Division 2

Donegal and Monaghan retain their position of strength at the top of Division 2 of the Allianz Football League after their wins over Louth and Laois.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Ryan close to league team

Kildare 1-10 Meath 0-09

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Kildare claim Bord na Móna O'Byrne Cup title

Kildare 1-10 Meath 0-09

Sun, 26 Jan, 2014

Controversy not a distraction

Meath 4-18 DCU 3-06

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Money should never be an issue, says Menton

Meath defender Bryan Menton insists they don’t need a slice of rivals Dublin’s vast sponsorship pie to catch upon the All-Ireland champions.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2013

O’Mahonys sail into last eight

Meath champions Navan O’Mahonys strolled through to the county SFC quarter-finals with a 0-10 to 0-5 victory over Seneschalstown in yesterday’s fourth-round clash at Stamullen.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2013

Cavanagh gives vintage performance as Tyrone secure win

Tyrone 0-17 Meath 2-9

Sat, 27 Jul, 2013

Cavanagh had faith in Harte pledge

Sean Cavanagh admits the Tyrone players are all too aware of Mickey Harte’s promise that they will reach the All-Ireland quarter-finals — and insists they had faith in their own abilities to achieve it.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

Gavin seeking consistent level of performance from Dubs

Dublin manager Jim Gavin professed himself to be happy with the result but not the performance after securing the capital's third successive Leinster SFC title yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Kilkenny display undermines O’Shea jibe

Dublin 2-15 Meath 0-14

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Dublin make second half count against Meath

Dublin 2-15 Meath 0-14

Sun, 14 Jul, 2013

Old rivalry but Dubs stronger than ever in new era

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Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Bray: We don’t fear Dubs

Towards the end of the interview, Stephen Bray talks about the defensive-minded teams Dublin may face before the end of the Championship.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Burke is Meath's only change

Mickey Burke has been named in the Meath team to take on defending champions Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC final at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 12 Jul, 2013

Royals kick it long to party like it’s 1999

Meath 0-18 Wexford 0-13

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

The day traditional football broke out in Croke Park

There’s been much discussion and debate in recent weeks about both the structures of the championship and the quality of games we have seen to date.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Wasteful Wexford fail to progress to Leinster final

Meath 0-18 Wexford 0-13

Sun, 30 Jun, 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

O’Dowd unfazed by McHugh comments

Mick O’Dowd insists he is not bothered by claims his Meath team have become uncompetitive at the top level of Gaelic football.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2013

Meath pair set for Championship debuts

Meath manager Mick O'Dowd has included two Championship debutants in his team to face Wicklow in Saturday's Leinster SFC quarter-final in Aughrim (throw-in 7pm).

Thu, 13 Jun, 2013

Monaghan weather storm

Monaghan 2-16 Meath 3-08

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Hughes goal helps Monaghan to league title

Monaghan 2-16 Meath 3-8

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

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