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Meath captain Eoghan Frayne hit 0-11 against Dublin in April, the Royals' first scalp of the 2025 championship

Meath's ambitions fuelled by tyros raising the bar

Meath captain Eoghan Frayne says the ambition for the county has to be to win All-Irelands.

Jason Foley of Kerry in action against Ruairi Kinsella, left, and Seán Coffey

Canavan: Meath defeat 'a kick up the rear' for Kerry

Even though Kerry were short a number of key personnel in their All-Ireland series loss to Meath, the manner of the defeat will be concerning, says Peter Canavan.

Football • 15 Jun

Jordan Morris of Meath (L) takes on Kerry's Tadhg Morley

Meath sweep past Kerry and into quarter-finals

Meath booked their place in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals in a fortnight with a royal performance to defeat the Kingdom by nine points and consign the Munster champions to a preliminary quarter-final next weekend in Killarney.

Football • 16 Jun

Meath's Aoibhín Cleary (R) tries to get away from Kildare's Lauren Murtagh

Meath battle past Kildare and the elements to progress

Meath booked their place in the TG4 Ladies All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals with victory over Kildare in a low-scoring game at Manguard Park.

Womens football • 14 Jun

Rory Brickenden will wear the No 4 jersey for Mayo in Omagh

GAA team news: Brickenden handed Mayo start

Mayo opt for one change to their starting XV from the side that lost to Cavan for Saturday's All-Ireland Round 2 clash against Tyrone, with Rory Brickenden named in defence.

Football • 30 May

Meath's Jordan Morris is tackled by Cork's Daniel O'Mahony in the rain in Navan

Royals weather Cork storm to open with a win

Meath weathered a Cork storm as they opened their All-Ireland group campaign with a four-point win in Navan.

Football • 30 May

Meath's Mathew Costello in action against Conall McKeever

Costello: The hooter changes your thought process

Mathew Costello isn't inclined to fixate on debatable refereeing calls after Meath were denied a first Leinster title in 15 years against Louth last Sunday

Football • 14 May

Ger Brennan savours a magical occasion with Louth

Brennan describes Louth win a career highlight

Ger Brennan was full of pride for his players after guiding Louth to a first Leinster title since 1957 at Croke Park, saying it compared favourably to anything he had done as a player with Dublin and St Vincent's.

Football • 11 May

Sam Mulroy lifts the Delaney Cup at Croke Park

Louth land Leinster crown to end 68-year famine

Captain Sam Mulroy and All-Star Craig Lennon struck the crucial late scores as Louth made history at Croke Park, claiming their first Leinster SFC title since 1957.

Football • 11 May

Leinster football final recap: Louth are champions

Louth end 68 years of hurt to land the Delaney Cup by beating Meath - relive the action here.

Football • 12 May

James Conlon landed 0-05 in the memorable win over Dublin

Conlon a key man for Meath if Croker calm descends

Partly wind-assisted, Meath enter the Leinster final as the most prolific two-point scorers in the championship. But if a Croker calm descends, the sniping James Conlon could be a key weapon in their arsenal in the inside line

Football • 10 May

Meath beat Dublin to reach the Leinster final

Paul Flynn's football championship predictions

Paul Flynn looks forward to a double helping of provincial final fare as the Ulster and Leinster football championships are up for decision this weekend.

Football • 09 May

Nigel Dunne: 'The two-pointers could have a huge say in it'

Two-pointers and Louth composure key in Leinster final

Nigel Dunne thinks the Leinster final contest will be a 50-50 contest but Louth may have the edge in terms of how they show resilience in semi-final clash against Kildare.

Football • 09 May

Louth had ten points to spare over Meath when the sides met in the 2024 All-Ireland championship

Football championship weekend: All You Need to Know

Provincial deciders in Ulster and Leinster and the opening round of the Tailteann Cup will be played out across the weekend.

Football • 09 May

Louth and Meath fans are expected to travel in big numbers for Sunday's final

Leinster football final set to draw more than 50,000

Sunday's Leinster football final between Meath and Louth looks set to draw an attendance in excess of 50,000 in what would be the best attended final since 2017.

Football • 07 May

Emma Duggan finished with 1-06 to her name as Meath

Meath withstand Kildare rally to book date with Dubs

Meath will face Dublin in next weekend's TG4 Leinster football final at Croke Park after holding off a dramatic fightback from Kildare in their gripping round three meeting at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge.

GAA • 04 May

Louth captain Sean Callaghan liifts the trophy

Louth beat Meath to end 44-year wait in Leinster final

Louth have been crowned Dalata Hotel Group Under-20 Leinster Football champions after an exhibition of shooting saw them deservedly defeat Meath by seven points in Newbridge.

Football • 01 May

Meath manager Robbie Brennan reacts after ending Dublin's Leinster domination

Brennan belief catalyst for Meath magic

Reaction from the Meath camp after a famous victory over Dublin.

Football • 28 Apr

Ruairí Kinsella of Meath celebrates their big win over Dublin

Dolan: Meath victory can herald new dawn for Leinster

It's a new day in Leinster football – and Meath may be poised to become the team of the future after their massive win over perennial champions Dublin last Sunday, according to former Westmeath ace Dessie Dolan.

Football • 28 Apr

The 2010 Leinster final saw Louth hearts broken when Joe Sheridan scored 'that' goal

Flynn: Louth trajectory must deliver Leinster glory

Paul Flynn feels that Louth's progression in recent years should now be yielding a Leinster title.

Football • 28 Apr

Eoghan Frayne celebrates a famous win over Dublin

Victory over Dublin was no surprise to Meath players

Captain Eoghan Frayne says the Meath panel travelled with expectation rather than hope before beating Dublin in the championship for the first time in 15 years.

Football • 27 Apr

Dessie Farrell congratulates Robbie Brennan after a historic Leinster Football Championship semi-final

Farrell proud of 'depleted' Dublin despite shock loss

Dublin boss Dessie Farrell has said he was very proud of his side's character in defeat to Meath in the Leinster Football Championship as a 15-year grip on the Leinster Football Championship was broken by Meath.

Football • 28 Apr

Hannah Tyrrell scored one of Dublin's two goals in the win over Meath

Dublin prove too strong for Meath in Leinster clash

Dublin got the defence of their TG4 Leinster crown underway with a 2-10 to 1-06 victory against old foes Meath at Páirc Tailteann on Saturday afternoon.

Womens Football • 19 Apr

The Dublin footballers played in less familiar surroundings on Sunday

Dublin and Meath to play Leinster SFC semi in Laois

The Leinster Football Championship semi-final between Dublin and Meath will take place in Laois Hire O'Moore Park, it has been confirmed.

Football • 14 Apr

Meath duo Keith Curtis, left, and Donal Keogan leave the pitch after their side's victory

Meath storm back in second half to overcome Offaly

Meath wiped out a ten-point half-time deficit to beat Offaly 1-25 to 0-21 in their Leinster Football Championship encounter in Navan.

Football • 14 Apr

Meath Gaa

Meath's ambitions fuelled by tyros raising the bar

Canavan: Meath defeat 'a kick up the rear' for Kerry

Meath sweep past Kerry and into quarter-finals

Meath battle past Kildare and the elements to progress

GAA team news: Brickenden handed Mayo start

Royals weather Cork storm to open with a win

Costello: The hooter changes your thought process

Brennan describes Louth win a career highlight

Louth land Leinster crown to end 68-year famine

Leinster football final recap: Louth are champions

Conlon a key man for Meath if Croker calm descends

Paul Flynn's football championship predictions

Two-pointers and Louth composure key in Leinster final

Football championship weekend: All You Need to Know

Leinster football final set to draw more than 50,000

Meath withstand Kildare rally to book date with Dubs

Louth beat Meath to end 44-year wait in Leinster final

Brennan belief catalyst for Meath magic

Dolan: Meath victory can herald new dawn for Leinster

Flynn: Louth trajectory must deliver Leinster glory

Victory over Dublin was no surprise to Meath players

Farrell proud of 'depleted' Dublin despite shock loss

Dublin prove too strong for Meath in Leinster clash

Dublin and Meath to play Leinster SFC semi in Laois

Meath storm back in second half to overcome Offaly