We are half way there. After four furious rounds of the Coca-Cola Championship, we are approaching the holiday break.

With St. Ultans in fine form in the Senior Championship and Royal Gaels remaining unbeaten in the Intermediate Championship, the summer is poised to be a good one! After much deliberation and discussion, the dream team for round four is as follows;

1 - Nicole Fagan - Drumbaragh: Drumbaragh are improving with every game they play. While they were defeated by Na Fianna this week, their goalkeeper, Nicole had a fabulous outing that included several crucial saves that kept her side in touch in the opening half. They will certainly need Nicole to be at her best once more as they face Simonstown in the next round.

2 - Deirdre Forde - Navan O'Mahonys: One of the Hoops most consistent performers in this year's Intermediate Championship. Forde produced another reliable performance as they faced Moynalvey. While the Hoops are still searching for their first win in the 2016 Championship, Forde is one of the first names on the team-sheet with her tenacious defending.

3 - Sarah McNerney - Ratoath: One of the four McNerney sisters that are on Ratoath's Championship side, Sarah produced a top drawer performance at full back, denying Blackhall Gaels scores on multiple scores and setting up attacks. With Moynalvey waiting in Round Five, Sarah will be crucial once more.

4 - Kate Murphy - Blackhall Gaels: The Blackhall Captain produced another determined and reliable performance in the full back line. Murphy was in control in the backs, tracking back well and attacking when needed.

5 - Andrea Colgan - Na Fianna: The west Meath side recorded their opening win of the Senior Championship with a 6-06 to 3-07 win over Oldcastle and Colgan was critical to the victory. Her running caused the away side all sorts of problems and her energy was much needed on one of the hottest days of the year so far.

6 - Laura Murray - Royal Gaels: One of the only teams left unbeaten in the 2016 Championships, Royal Gaels defeated Ashbourne by three points this week. While Kelly O'Dwyer got the all-important goal, Murray produced a powerful performance in centre back, initiating attacks while covering her defence as if her life depended on it. Marking fellow Dream Team member, Abbie Timmons and restricted the Ashbourne free-scoring forward to 0-04 over the hour is an achievement in itself. Murray will be needed as the Gaels play Blackhall on Sunday evening.

7 - Arlene Smyth - Moylagh: A super performance from the Moylagh defender in the sunshine as her side recorded their second win of the Junior A Championship against a tough Ballivor side. Smyth was defiant in defence and tenacious in tackling. An easy pick for this week's Team.

8 - Shauna Monaghan - St. Ultans: The 2014 Meath Senior Captain is unrelenting for St Ultans this season. Covered every inch of grass of the Sean Newman pitch and put in her usual work rate. Notched 1-03 onto the scoreboard but was vital in defence also, ensuring Boardsmill's scoring chances were few and far between.

9 - Emma White - St. Patricks: What a season Emma White is having. Player of the Match in the Leinster Final and a County Senior debutante, White is as busy as it gets. However, she shone for her side against Duleek-Bellewstown hitting 3-04 for her team. Put in a huge workrate and was unlucky to be on the wrong side of the result.

10 - Lia Brannigan - Moynalvey: Moynalvey grabbed their first win of the Championship in Round Four and Brannigan's first half goal, neatly executed in the first half was key on the way to victory. Her pace caused serious trouble for the O'Mahonys defence while her support play was exceptional, and the Moynalvey wing forward was involved in numerous attacks as she nipped up and down the wing for the match's duration.

11 - Alex Goodman - Duleek-Bellewstown: Scored a goal and helped to ignite her side, especially in the second half as Duleek came back from a 14 point defecit to win by two points. Her pace, support play, strength and awareness on the pitch makes Goodman an easy choice at this week's number 11.

12 - Seona Lynch - St. Michaels: The Michaels got back on track this week as they accounted for Summerhill, but they did it the hard way, coming from behind and winning by two. Lynch was key to victory, the pacy forward hitting three points - the first and last scores and was a visible threat to Summerhill throughout.

13 - Michelle O'Connor - Wolfe Tones: The Tones have come to life in the last number of weeks and O'Connor has been crucial to the last two victories. This week against Ultans she was fierce, hitting 2-03 and her energy and enthusiasm has been infectious as the Tones hit a stunning eleven goals this week. More of the same I can hear the Tones management cry!

14 - Mollie Browne - Walterstown: An All Ireland Under 14 finalist this year, Mollie came off the bench for Walterstown and made her adult championship debut against Trim. Hit 0-03 and was involved in Walterstown's attack from the get-go. Things are looking up for the Navan side and with players like Browne still to be introduced to the adult side, Walterstown are sure to be busy as the Championship hits knock-out stages.

15 - Abbie Timmons - Donaghmore-Ashbourne: The Ashbourne attacker hit 0-04 for her side against a strong Royal Gaels defence while was involved in attack after attack as Ashbourne refused to throw in the towel. Timmons shone for this year's Meath U16 side and has undoubtedly taken what she has learned there into her club football. Will be key to Ashbourne as the semi-finals stages of the competition are edging ever nearer.

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