A extract from Royal County Meath GAA Yearbook 1988 when our reporter caught up with the footballing Geraghty's, Ger and Graham, from Seneschalstown

As for young Graham, an only son with three sisters, he intends keeping the Geraghty name among the blue and gold jerseys for many years to come. Already the honours have come thick and plentiful. With big Graham dominating midfield the Furze lads captured the U12 crown beating Simonstown in 1985. Not alone was our young subject captain of the side but also moved up in to attack to put over three fine points. In '87 the same lot of youngsters were back but a strong Kells side just proved their betters.

'88 brought a fresh challenge. Not only did Graham make his way on to the Seneschalstown under 16 team but also gained a place at minor, under 21 and junior level. The Seneschalstown faoi 21's went to the semi finals but fell foul to a strong Dunshaughlin XV after extra time. A Geraghty inspired under 16 team also went to the semi final. It took a big effort from eventual champions Simonstown to dismiss Graham and the gang. That night at Walterstown , Seneschalstown dominated for long spells. Graham Geraghty was so strong in the middle. Catching soloing and mixing defence with attack. If he had a problem perhaps he demanded too much from his young body. Holding possession when he could have passed. He tried to beat the Navan lads on his own. But then again detracting this individualism from Geraghty's make up would perhaps leave him a lesser player.

A young Geraghty with the 1984 Under 12 Championship Cup

What are Graham Geraghty's ambitions? Obvious. To play for Meath and win an All Ireland medal. His favourite position on the pitch? "Midfield or centre half forward. I don't really care". The biggest influence on the career of the young boy who goes to school in Navan Community College?. "My father and the teachers at the college and in particular Tom Lynch and Bartle Curran". The biggest moment of his career? "That evening against Simonstown when we won the under 12 championship and I was also captain". And finally who are the players he looks up to? " Naturally Coyle and McCabe come in to the picture. And that old war horse from Navan O'Mahonys and the all Ireland winning captain of 1988 - Joe Cassells.

Watch out Matty and Colm you may have opposition for you place with the Royal County seniors in the near future. Opposition from a close neighbour

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