Emotional Mick Bohan believes Dublin defeat signposts end of an era

Five of Dublin’s starters, including 34-year-old captain Sinead Aherne, are 30 or over, while substitute Niamh McEvoy is also 30

Dublin manager Mick Bohan with his team after the game. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Mick Bohan choked back tears as he spoke about the “end of a road” for a chunk of his all-conquering Dublin team.

Dublin had not previously lost a championship game under Bohan and were chasing an All-Ireland five-in-a-row but couldn’t match Meath’s ultra-intensity and sheer quality.