Barrett on fire in Na Fianna rout

Former League of Ireland player Shane Barrett turned in a remarkable display when powering Na Fianna into the semi-finals of the Meath SFC for the first time at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday.

Barrett scored an incredible 5-4 as last year’s intermediate champions romped to a 7-10 to 2-10 victory over Moynalvey, having been ahead 4-5 to 1-5 at the break.

The Enfield-Baconstown side’s top scorer found the net four times in the first half, with his first goal coming as early as the second minute. Barrett’s second goal was struck from a penalty before John Donoghue’s converted spot kick before the halfway stage revived Moynalvey’s fading hopes.