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Replying To GILES96: "The people whinging are the ones who don't go to games, Oldcastle Duleek was a brilliant game despite the conditions. I wasnt shocked at the result, Duleek should have beaten Castletown they just missed so many chances on the day. Thought Armstrong had a massive influence despite the wing back Lawless for Oldcastle tagging him everywhere he went. I dont think I've ever seen a player cover the ground better than Eamonn Armstrong. Robin Clarke was outstanding too. Be interested to see the odds now, would probably still have Meath Hill and Casteltown ahead of them but its close." Duleek have still a lot of work to do, Castletown were also largely without Killian Smyth that day too and when they went through the gears in the final 10 mins or so, Duleek couldn't go with them. Armstrong a massive addition and maybe he will close that gap, and they potentially could face Meath Hill in a 1/4 final which will be a step too far for them I think.
Meath Hill and Castletown look best as Intermediate, you know what you get with them, they're just solid intermediate teams and have consistently been there the last few years. Would love to see them meet in the final.
You have St Pat's probably leading the chasing pack, closely behind them is Duleek, NOM and Moynalvey. So it's going to be a competitive last 8 in intermediate grade for sure.
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Replying To GoalsWinGames: "Intermediate Championship Power Rankings after round 1-
1 Meath Hill
2 Oldcastle
3 Moynalvey
4 Castletown
5 St. Pats
6 Duleek- Bellewstown
7 Walterstown
8 Clann na nGael
9 Longwood
10 Navan O'Mahonys
11 Blackhall Gaels
12 Dunsany
13 St. Michaels
14 Bective
15 Ballivor
16 Drumbaragh" The form line held out for the most part after round 1. The biggest shock is Oldcastle not qualifying after a super 1st round performance v Castletown. Duleek-Bellewstown have something about them and will be hard bet. O'Mahony's just did enough to find a last 8 spot but I think Meath Hill will be a step too far for them.
I see Meath Hill, Castletown, Moylalvey & Duleek coming through the quarter finals. I know I'm still not giving Clann na nGael the credit they absolutely deserve.
Relegation is anyones guess, I think it will be a Drumbaragh v Blackhall Gaels final.
GoalsWinGames (Meath) - Posts: 326 - 07/09/2026 09:46:37
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Goals are not important to Trim.
Trim who qualified for a quarter final spot were the only team to go through the group stages of the senior championship without scoring a goal, compared to the likes of Seneschalstown who scored six goals and are in the relegation playoff and Kells who also scored six goals did not make the Quarter finals.
madmeath (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 07/09/2026 10:34:27
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Replying To GoalsWinGames: "The form line held out for the most part after round 1. The biggest shock is Oldcastle not qualifying after a super 1st round performance v Castletown. Duleek-Bellewstown have something about them and will be hard bet. O'Mahony's just did enough to find a last 8 spot but I think Meath Hill will be a step too far for them.
I see Meath Hill, Castletown, Moylalvey & Duleek coming through the quarter finals. I know I'm still not giving Clann na nGael the credit they absolutely deserve.
Relegation is anyones guess, I think it will be a Drumbaragh v Blackhall Gaels final." Clann Na nGael look like one of those teams that comes into the Intermediate grade ready to almost challenge for the title immediately.
They've taken out 2 very solid intermediate sides in St Michael's (Semi finalists last year) and Walterstown, and beat Drumbaragh (1/4 finalists last year) by 22 points or so. That's a fairly impressive form line.
They play free-flowing attractive football but Duleek are the complete opposite and their style of plan is much less easy on the eye. Eamonn Armstrong probably does give them another outlet, so this is genuinely a fascinating clash.
Meath Hill will have too much for NOM, and Castletown should get past Walterstown, the other game is a toss up.
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Replying To Cabbagepatch1667: "Clann Na nGael look like one of those teams that comes into the Intermediate grade ready to almost challenge for the title immediately.
They've taken out 2 very solid intermediate sides in St Michael's (Semi finalists last year) and Walterstown, and beat Drumbaragh (1/4 finalists last year) by 22 points or so. That's a fairly impressive form line.
They play free-flowing attractive football but Duleek are the complete opposite and their style of plan is much less easy on the eye. Eamonn Armstrong probably does give them another outlet, so this is genuinely a fascinating clash.
Meath Hill will have too much for NOM, and Castletown should get past Walterstown, the other game is a toss up." I mean no disrespect to Clann Na nGael but Walterstown are not a solid team. Watching them attempt to play football would make you sad and its potentially a bigger waste of time than watching paint dry, they are absolutely terrible and to be honest I think I'm understating how bad they are. Castletown will beat them by at least ten points. Meath Hill vs Nom is interesting you are right, but I fancy the Brews Hill men. I think Roscommon corner back Niall HIggins will lock up Breslin and I think Nom are an all round better team. Moynalvey are going well enough aswell and aren't as fancied as they were for last years championship so might be a benefit to them, I heard Jamie Murphy is out aswell so I think Moynalvey will win. And back to Clann na nGael, they are on good form to be fair after winning Junior last year and all the group games this year, but i fancy Duleek after knocking out faves in Oldcastle, with Armstrong back they'll fancy themselves to go all the way.
Meathboyos86 (Meath) - Posts: 113 - 07/09/2026 13:39:56
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It's outrageous that ballivor are out on next Thursday again after Kildalkey/killyon hurling games on Sunday in clear breach of player welfare guidelines, doesn't happen to anyone else. Can u imagine the reaction if Ratoath etc were asked to played champo sun & Thursday
Under Meath GAA Player Welfare guidelines a minimum 5-day gap is required between adult championship fixtures of different codes to protect player safety. this is the third consecutive round where this automated fixture clash has occurred and surprise, surprise Ballivor have a unprecedented injury crisis.
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Replying To fred2: "It's outrageous that ballivor are out on next Thursday again after Kildalkey/killyon hurling games on Sunday in clear breach of player welfare guidelines, doesn't happen to anyone else. Can u imagine the reaction if Ratoath etc were asked to played champo sun & Thursday
Under Meath GAA Player Welfare guidelines a minimum 5-day gap is required between adult championship fixtures of different codes to protect player safety. this is the third consecutive round where this automated fixture clash has occurred and surprise, surprise Ballivor have a unprecedented injury crisis." It's not a conspiracy against Ballivor, it's just plain old stupidity rather than malice.Na Fianna are in the exact same boat - Sunday to Thursday. So it's not personal against Ballivor… they've just managed to make a stupid decision all round.
mlc800 (Meath) - Posts: 73 - 07/09/2026 21:55:13
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My first post on the forum for sometime.
I must say what a marvelous draw complete last night. I was busy at some wrestling with the young lad but was very happy with the fixtures drawn. I think the best round of playoffs comes in the IFC, as all the games will all be very tightly contested.
Duleek vs Clann Na Gael. CNG are an unknown quantity imo but its brilliant to see young Eamon back from his aussie soccer and I think he will be the difference maker provided Bellewstown can lock up the young fella in the forwards with the red hair (name escapes me)
Walterstown vs Ctown - the clash of the towns - hard to see past Ctown they have the steely determination and possibly the best player in the IFC in young smyth provided hes back from the injury himself and Rian should power castletown to the widest of victories.
Moynalvey vs Pats Stamullen/Julianstown. This will be tight - hard to see what version of Moynalvey we will get. They def left it behind them last year. I like how pats are blending the youth with experience good to see Donal Landy and Shane Dowling amongst others still proving class is permanent. I think pats shade it just.
Mhill vs NOM - this is the pick of the fixtures for me. A grudge re match of the controversial 2024 IFC grand final. The referee appointment will be crucial as NOM still feel they didn't get a fair blow two years ago. Its most definitely the Kingpins of Meath Clubfootball vs half a village. NOM are blowing hot and cold but you never know - they have a decent bench. I wonder what impact this weekends festivities at District X will have on proceedings. I have hunch NOM right the wrongs of the past.
RobbiesArmy2025 (Meath) - Posts: 47 - 07/09/2026 22:35:15
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Replying To mlc800: "It's not a conspiracy against Ballivor, it's just plain old stupidity rather than malice.Na Fianna are in the exact same boat - Sunday to Thursday. So it's not personal against Ballivor… they've just managed to make a stupid decision all round." It's not stupity when it's pointed out repeatedly to CB and they do nothing, it's happened 8 times and 3 of those times were to Ballivor. Easy to talk about player welfare and then do nothing. Guidelines are there for a reason but CCC have the right to ignore them
fred2 (Meath) - Posts: 27 - 07/09/2026 23:55:10
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Some cracking fixtures across all grades , both in the knockout stages and at the relegation end.
Junior - In my opinion, it's Curraha's to lose.
Intermediate - Take your pick. There are some very tough quarter-finals to call, but I'm going to have a punt on St. Pat's. That said, apart from Clann na Gael and Walterstown, any of the other six teams will fancy their chances.
Senior - Summerhill are still available at 11/4 to take the title and, with arguably the most favourable quarter-final draw, that could represent decent value. The other games look much tighter, but I'm sticking with Ratoath. They just seem really focused this year.
I won't be making any relegation predictions. It's a tough place to be and, as we all know, anything can happen.
Best of luck to all the teams still involved.
thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1151 - 08/09/2026 13:50:17
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With the draw made for the Q finals it leave us with plenty to look forward to in two weeks time. My views on some of the more interesting draws are as below:
Tones V Rathkenny
A local derby that will likely bring a very large crowd. Tones with everything to lose here as they will go in as favourites. Interested to see who keogie will tag and who tones will put on the rathkenny danger men. Could be a game where we see shep return to the first team for a bit of hardness and cuteness. Hard to see anything other than a tones win when all is said and done. Tones by 5
Dunsh V Ratoath
Another big battle of south meath. Dunsh have lost some key men this year but still have a very strong team and have a chance of causing an upset. Ratoath will be favourites and probably well placed as so. If Dunsh are to cause an upset they will need a big performance from the cookie on the 40. 2 pointers will play a big part of this one. My prediction is in line with the bookies. Flynn construction men by 4
NOM V Meath Hill
It was destined to be this pairing wasnt it? A lot of recent history between these clubs at this grade and the mahneys will feel like they have a point to prove against the mountain men. We seen how valuble the Mahneys bench was again Bective as the starting XV were thought a lesson on why lesser teams should not be taken for granted. Again match ups will be key in this one as the town boys have been delt an injury blow this week as sharpshooter Aodhan Mallon twisted his knee playing padel above in dublin. One thing for sure is the mountain men wont be playing padel in prep for the biggest game of the year so far. The Mahneys will go in as hot favourites but im seeing an upset on the cards. It will be a close hardhitting game and as history would dictate, this will suit the mountain men. The Hill by 13
RegionalsGuru (Meath) - Posts: 69 - 08/09/2026 14:25:38
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