Team news: Brennan names strong squad for league opener

January 23, 2026

Meath's Eoghan Frayne celebrates a score against Dublin during the Leinster SFC semi-final at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Meath manager Robbie Brennan has named his squad to take on Derry in the opening round of the National Football League Division 2.

The starting XV includes All Star full back Seán Rafferty and All Star nominees Ciarán Caulfield, Mathew Costello and Jordan Morris. Ruairi Kinsella misses out with an injury. 

Summerhill’s Eoghan Frayne will once again captain the team.

Throw in tomorrow Saturday January 24th in Croke Park is at 3pm

Meath: Billy Hogan, Seamus Lavin, Seán Rafferty , Brian O'Halloran, Donal Keogan, Seán Coffey, Ciarán Caulfield, Bryan Menton, Jack Flynn, Conor Duke, Mathew Costello, Cathal Hickey, Jordan Morris, Keith Curtis, Eoghan Frayne

Subs: Seán Brennan, Ronan Ryan, Killian Smyth, Adam O'Neill, Cian McBride, Oisín Martin, Jason Scully, Aaron Lynch , Jack O'Connor, Jordan Muldoon, Charlie O'Connor


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