There is a divisional system in place in Cork (county is split into 7 divisions)) where intermediate and junior teams from each division can come together to form a senior team in both football/hurling.
It works with some divisions but not with all. Can depend if intermediate/junior teams have a chance of county honours not all clubs happy to release their players. Gets very political with all clubs putting their own interest first-which is understandable. I was involved with one divisional side for a while, never again way too much hassle. Never sure who would turn up for training/games. Personally would not be in favour of it. Also with focus now on player burn out/injury do they really need this extra training and games?
Some poster suggested there was little between intermediate and senior in Meath, well in Cork teams that go up usually do ok and those that drop often struggle to get back to senior

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2144 - 11/11/2015 19:36:03    1806544

Its difficult to come up with any scenario that would give life to the club system that was developed so long ago and has not changed significantly in all that time. I would love to see something radical tried in the future even on a trial basis just to spice it up and give a bit of bite to the proceedings. Imagine a Louth Meath Club Championship or an Offaly Laois championship etc. It happens in all other sports where county borders do not exist. A number of years ago Dublin introduced new thinking to compete in the schools hurling championship- a combined colleges team. This was the start of Dublin becoming a strong competitive county in hurling. It was a radical move but it worked. We need some radical thinking in Meath as we are losing our best athletes to other sports.

Poormouth (Meath) - Posts: 204 - 11/11/2015 20:43:44    1806573

Richieq

Ah in fairness Richieq, it wouldn't be fair to mention club names or the levels they're playing at. But again it has to be said that the club name can be an issue for some people, and I understand that to be honest, although personally it wouldn't be a huge issue for me.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 12/11/2015 09:23:33    1806627

One of the clubs is obvious,but I will say no more..

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 12/11/2015 09:44:17    1806635

Best of luck to Rotoath and Kiltale this weekend..

begining (UK) - Posts: 300 - 13/11/2015 10:44:18    1806982

Ah in fairness Richieq, it wouldn't be fair to mention club names or the levels they're playing at. But again it has to be said that the club name can be an issue for some people, and I understand that to be honest, although personally it wouldn't be a huge issue for me.

Yes I acknowledge that and wouldn't name them although in fairness it's been openly talked about for some time, equally the name wouldn't be an issue for me but more importantly the future of a club and the ability to enhance and improve their players would be an issue. I think there are several scenarios where clubs are refusing to think of amalgamating due to pride over the name or past history or success which they have little or no chance of being repeated and players are suffering as a result, not reaching their potential or maximising their abilities which of course has a knock on affect at county level. I would think its time that several clubs decided to do what's best not just for themselves but for the county in general and in certain cases come together to form bigger clubs, amalgamations have worked in the county before and I feel it's time to have a few more

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 13/11/2015 12:49:37    1807036

Best of luck to Ratoath tomorrow V castledermot In Lienster semi final, game is in Ratoath at 2pm
All support welcome and appreciated
This should be a cracking game

head4dblackspot (Meath) - Posts: 513 - 13/11/2015 17:14:13    1807129

yeah,besy of luck to my neighbours tomorrow,I expect them to win.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 13/11/2015 17:58:15    1807136

Ratoath game is on Sunday at 2pm, not tomorrow (Saturday).

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 13/11/2015 20:10:18    1807157

Ratoath will be tested tomorrow but will come tru with home advantage.

I reckon Curraha will win next week too

glenny (Meath) - Posts: 1108 - 14/11/2015 15:17:54    1807264

The best of luck to Ratoath tomorrow in football and Kiltale in hurling.

browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 14/11/2015 18:27:34    1807296

Great result for Ratoath,can't see them not winning the final

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 15/11/2015 14:16:06    1807385

Great win for Ratoath wasn't expecting it to be as straight forward as that but very much deserved, great to have a Leinster Final to look forward to

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 15/11/2015 17:03:05    1807426

Fantastic performance. The first half was a devastating display of football against an extremely strong wind to lead 3-6 to 1-3. Bobby O'Brien was phenomenal yet again. Got some hefty treatment from Castledermot players at times but never reacted to it, got two goals and was an exceptional playmaker throughout. Leinster final to look forward to. We'll play Athlone in Mullingar on Saturday week. All support would be greatly appreciated on the day.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 15/11/2015 20:19:35    1807482

Well done to Ratoath, delighted to see them get the win, hopefully they can win Leinster now.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 16/11/2015 10:15:05    1807518

Well done Ratoath & best of luck in the final,ill pop into mullingar to cheer yee on.

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1047 - 16/11/2015 11:34:31    1807539

I will attend the game in Mullingar. Lets hope rathoath can put back some pride in Meath club football and the county in general

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/11/2015 09:45:42    1807799

Yes, would be great to see them go the whole way.

MeathGAAHead (Meath) - Posts: 87 - 17/11/2015 11:23:56    1807853

Another great win for the Haaaa, two neighbouring teams in Leinster Finals is a great novel occurrence.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 22/11/2015 15:50:34    1809003

Curraha make thw Leinster Junior final where they'll play St. Brigid's Killashee of Longford in Pearse Park. They played a good portion of the game once again with 14 men.

As an aside, NOM's conquerors Killoe were beaten by 16 points by Portlaoise.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 22/11/2015 15:52:23    1809004