Fun factor keeps Meehan chasing third All-Ireland

DECLAN MEEHAN has won almost every major honour in his 10 years on the Galway panel, but the 30-year old defender has no intention of calling time on his involvement any time soon.

Fun factor keeps Meehan chasing third All-Ireland
Fri, 14 Jul, 2006 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien

A panel member during the memorable All-Ireland winning season of 1998, the Caltra man was a key component in the team that claimed the title again three years later. Add in five Connacht medals and further county, provincial and All-Ireland success with the club and no-one would blame him for leaving the table and cashing his chips.

The question is, why keep going?

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