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A FL: Tones keep up final hunt
Tones maintained their push for a Division 1 final spot with a well deserved win over a Dunshaughlin side, who could have lost by more only for the brilliance of Ronan Gogan in goals.
International Rules game in Ashbourne
This Saturday night, 11th October sees another milestone for Donaghmore Ashbourne as the club hosts an International Rules game for the first time.
Camogie: Blackhall well beaten
Blackhall Gael’s foray into the Leinster camogie club championship ended in disappointment against Shinrone.
A FL: Kilmainham hang on
An experimental Kilmainham side beat a determined Curraha side on Sunday in this Division 4 FL clash.
Football fixtures (amended)
All the games up until Sunday 12th October, including the SFC final.
SHC: Anton O’Neill hat-trick sinks Dunboyne
Anton O’Neill scored 3-1 as Kilmessan easily outscored Dunboyne in the first M Donnelly SHC semi-final at Pairc Tailteann on Sunday afternoon to secure a final meeting with Kildalkey.
U21: Drums beat Meath Hill
In what was the first of two clashes in Meath Football of two clubs in the one Parish Drumconrath kept intact their ’Indian Sign’ over their fellow parishioners in recent times at wet and windy Kilmainhamwood.
IHC: Gaeil prevail in the rain
After losing two finals in recent years, Gaeil Colmcille came good at the third attempt to win the M Donnelly IHC title when withstanding a strong Dunderry rally in the final at wet and windy Pairc Tailteann on Saturday afternoon.
’Mulvihill - a unique person’ says McGill
The GAA’s new Operations Manager Feargal McGill says he has come to appreciate the work done by former Director General Liam Mulvihill even more since he himself was handed some of Mulvihill’s erstwhile brief.
Disciplinary amendments approved
The one yellow card and you are off motion was passed at the GAA’s Special Congress but the move to change the U21 championship to U20 was rejected.
Leinster Council to give counties fair hearing
Leinster Council chiefs have intimated that they will help, as best they can, counties whose club championships are set to run right up until the commencement of the provincial club competition.
GAA set to hold managerial meetings
The GAA is to hold meetings in all four provinces with intercounty managers ahead of the commencement of the new 2008/09 hurling and football seasons.
A FL: Lights on as Ballinlough defeat Slane
It was a landmark occasion for the Ballinlough club as they hosted a competitive fixture for the first time under their new flood lights on Thursday night. The outcome was never in doubt as the home side eased their way to another Division 3 A-league win, this time against Slane.
Hurling fixtures (amended)
All the hurling games down for decision up to Sunday 5 October, including the IHC final and the two senior semi-finals.
Feis Cup: Seneschalstown on course to retain title
It took extra time to split Dunshaughlin and Seneschalstown in an exciting Feis Cup semi-final in Ashbourne on Wednesday night. Having led at half time of normal and extra time, Seneschalstown finished strong winning through to a final against Dunboyne.
New delay in Meath managerial appointment
The Meath county board have postponed their monthly board meeting by seven days, further delaying the announcement of the county’s new senior manager to replace Colm Coyle.
Seneschalstown lose 7’s shield
Going for a hat trick of All-Ireland 7’s shield titles, injuries played a key part as Seneschalstown ladies lost out at the weekend.
Brennan hails Galway’s ’yes’ vote
GAA president Nickey Brennan has welcomed Galway’s vote to enter the Leinster hurling championship, but insists that he will not be "counting his chickens" ahead of Saturday’s Special Congress vote.
Dempsey interviewed for Meath post
Luke Dempsey is a live contender for the vacant Meath football manager’s post after a county board delegation interviewed him in his home town of Mullingar last Thursday night.
SFC: O’Mahonys throught to third successive decider
Navan O’Mahonys saw off the challenge of Blackhall Gaels by a comfortable ten points last Saturday evening at Pairc Tailteann to book their place in a third straight Meath SFC final where they will meet Summerhill.
SFC: Tones floored by the Hill
Wolfe Tones were dumped out of the SFC by underdogs Summerhill, who were full value for their win in this semi-final at Pairc Tailteann.
JFC final: Moynalvey masters
Moynalvey atoned for defeat in last year’s decider with a clearcut win over Ratoath in the Lynch’s Pharmacy JFC final at Pairc Tailteann on Sunday.
’Playing For Life’ ~ Run to Africa
Meath’s County Footballer Grainne Nulty is getting set to take part in a 9,500 km run to Africa on the first weekend of October to raise funds for the charity, Playing for Life.
Feis Cup: Moran fires Dunboyne into final
Stephen Moran accounted for half of the Dunboyne total from placed balls against Syddan as they qualified for the Feis Cup Final for the first time since their victory in the competition in 2004.
A FL: Donaghmore Ashbourne shade tight game
Hosts Donaghmore Ashbourne won this ACFL 2A game by the narrowest margin after trailing Rathkenny by five at the break.
B FL: Skryne defeat for Carnaross
Ten weeks after playing their last game, Carnaross suffered their first B FL Division 6 defeat of the year when they went down by two points under lights to host side Skryne on Tuesday night.
Boylan rules out return to inter-county fold
Sean Boylan has no plans to get back into inter-county management, despite admitting that he is getting a massive thrill out of managing the Ireland International Rules squad.
Brian Whelahan in Kiltale
Offaly hurling legend Brian Whelahan will be in Kiltale on Monday 29 September to present underage medals and take a coaching session.
Boylan names his selectors
Seán Boylan has announced that Anthony Tohill, Hugh Kenny and Eoin Liston will act as his selectors for the 2008 International Rules Series tests in Australia.
Na Fianna outscore Boardsmill in play-off
Na Fianna hurlers recorded a comfortable six points victory over Boardsmill last Sunday morning in Trim to ensure Senior Championship status for the coming year.
Hackett outscores Rathmolyon
In registering 1-9 Neil Hackett outscored Rathmolyon on his own as Dunboyne proved too good for the 2006 champions in this M Donnelly SHC quarter-final clash at Ashbourne on Sunday evening.
Donaghmore win inaugural Ratoath Sevens title
Donaghmore/Ashbourne won the inaugural Ratoath All-Ireland Intermediate Football Sevens competition which took place at the weekend.
Minor fixtures
Minor fixtures attached for weekending Friday, 26th September 2008
U15 League Camogie
A very entertaining and competitive match with both teams competing very well. There was very little to chose between the teams in the opening half.
Hat trick of minor crowns for Curraha/St. Vincents
Curraha/ St Vincents claimed their third in a row minor title on Friday 19th September.
Simonstown master St. Martins at Under 15 level
Simonstown got off to a great start in this U-15 League Division 1 game played in Dunshaughlin on Friday evening.
Simonstown Under 13s too strong for Summerhill
The Simonstown Under 13A combination opened their Feile campaign with a home win over Summerhill on a bright and sunny Sunday morning in Simonstown.
Pats juniors win again in reserve league
St Pats won their final division 4 reserve league game with an exhibition of point scoring from Fergus Minogue against a weakened Simonstown side.
Morgan goals do the trick
Ballinabrackey got off to a great start against a very experimental Kilmainham side when they scored the first three points of the game.However----
Meath under 14s capture Tuft Cup.
Meath played in the 2008 Tuft Cup Tournament in the Geraldine’s Club, Co. Louth on Saturday September 20th.
Royal rumble in Croke Park
Meath’s Tom Sheridan collected his ninth All-Ireland Senior Doubles title at Croke Park, when he and partner, Brian Carroll defeated Mayo’s Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann, in a thrilling M DONNELLY final at handball headquarters.
IFC: Codd leads Cortown into ’derby’ decider
Gordon Codd scored 2-4 as Cortown prevailed over Ballinlough in this re-scheduled IFC semi-final after extra time at Moynalty on Saturday evening.
Boylan seeks rugby help
International Rules boss Sean Boylan has enlisted the help of former Ireland rugby fitness coach Mike McGurn to help beef up his side ahead of their trip Down Under.
Mayo and Meath contest sellout final
The Irish Handball Council have announced that the second weekend of the M DONNELLY All-Ireland 60x30 handball finals is a sell-out.
Ladies: Seneschalstown on a roll
Seneschalstown ladies advanced to the last four in the Feis Cup with a hard fought win over Dunsany in Skryne on Wednesday night under lights.
HL: Boardsmill hurlers survive
Boardsmill ensured their Division 1 status for 2009 with a comprehensive victory over their Athboy opponents in this Division 1 HL relegation playoff.
Ladies SFC: Seneschalstown triumph again
Seneschalstown’s dominance of ladies football in the Royal County continued at Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Sunday evening when the Yellow Furze girls turned in yet another scintillating display, capturing the SFC title at the expense of old adversaries St. Ultans.
Interpro finals taken out of Croker
The GAA have announced the dates and fixtures for the Interprovincial football and hurling championships, with the finals no longer set to take place in Croke Park.
Minor fixtures
The minor board football fixtures for this weekend.
Mayo and Meath go to battle
Having suffered heartbreak in the 2007 60x30 season, Mayo’s Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann will continue in their search for redemption when they take on Royal County pairing, Brian Carroll and Tom Sheridan, in the M Donnelly All-Ireland Senior Doubles final at Croke Park on Saturday next.
A FL: Donaghmore/Ash bounce back in style
Having been disappointed with their exit from the senior championship earlier in the week Donaghmore Ashbourne bounced back straight away with a comprehensive win over St. Colmcille’s in the Division 2 FL.
Meath men in handball finals
Over the coming week, Meath handballers Tom Sheridan and Brian Carroll will put the final touches to their preparation for the M. Donnelly All-Ireland 60x30 Senior Doubles final where they face Mayo duo Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann at Croke Park Handball Centre on Saturday 20th September.
Meath Camogie final reports
The Meath Camogie Board held a number of their County Championship Finals in Donaghmore/Ashbourne CLG, a total of five finals took place on Saturday 13th September 2008.
Leinster mini hurling Feile a great success
Last Saturday was a record breaking day for juvenile hurling in Wicklow as seven venues throughout the county played host to 56 hurling clubs from around Leinster and the other provinces in an U13 Mini Hurling Feile.
JFC: Moynalvey prevail after extra time
Moynalvey overcame a stern Longwood challenge to qualify for their second Junior A championship final in succession after a thrilling extra time victory in this semi final game played in Pairc Tailteann, Navan on Sunday September 14th.
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