The 50th anniversary of Meath's third All Ireland football final win. Meet the men who made it possible.

On the edge of the square, at full forward, number 14, Noel Curran.

Moynalty native Noel Curran played a huge part in Meath's race for glory in 67.

So solid under the dropping ball on the edge of the square, at a time when opposing full backs were inclined ''to take man and all'', he ended the campaign as Meath's top scorer and Noel did not take frees.

The late Noel struck for 2-11 over the course of the championship (Meath played 5 matches) , 2-5 of which came in the opening round versus Louth. Indeed this scoring burst against the Wee County was the highest individual tally of the entire championship.

His two second half scores on final day proved invaluable.

The punched point was Noel's speciality while he was adept at successfully kicking overhead for a point with his back to the opposing goals.

Noel Curran was also at number 14 in the previous years final against Galway and in the semi final romp over Down notched five second half points.

He played the majority of his club football with Dunshaughlin, winning a junior medal with the Black and Amber in 67 and operating in his favourite full forward position shot over 6 points as Nobber were overcome in the Meath intermediate final of 77.

Later Noel joined Dublin club Thomas Davis and represented the Tallaght side at intermediate level while well into his forties.

Noel's son Paul, of Dublin fame, was one of the greatest wing half backs in the history of the GAA. He won an All Ireland medal in 1995 and was voted Texaco Footballer of the Year that same season. Paul is the proud holder of 2 NFL titles, 6 Leinster SFC's, 3 All Stars and 3 Dublin SFC medals won with Thomas Davis.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

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