Four years ago, Seamus Lavin thought his Meath career might be over, now he's a key player

Lavin missed Colm O'Rourke's time as Meath manager but, after some time spent travelling, was recalled by new boss Robbie Brennan at the start of this season. 

PROMOTION DECIDER: Séamus Lavin of Meath poses for a portrait before a media conference at Bective Stud in Meath. His side face Monaghan in a crucial Allianz Football League Division 2 game this weekend. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Seamus Lavin feared he might never play for Meath again when he left the group after the 2021 Leinster semi-final loss to Dublin.

A six-point defeat at the time to the six-in-a-row All-Ireland champions was a creditable result though Lavin had mixed emotions leaving Croke Park.