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4 of the 5 club provincial participants are now known (regardless of the IHC final result, NOM will represent Meath in the Leinster JHC) and the first provincial games involving Meath clubs will take place the weekend after next.
Summerhill will make the trip to take on Tullamore in two week's time. Hopefully, they can recover from the well deserved celebrations as you feel they could potentially make an impact in Leinster. If they manage to get past Tullamore, it's another tough prospect against the Kildare champions (most likely Naas) in early November.
Rathkenny will be at home against the Wexford IFC champions (either Naomh Eanna of Gorey or Ratharogue-Cushinstown) on the same weekend. The Wexford final will take place next weekend. Hard to know how they'll fare given Dunshaughlin were beaten by the Wexford champions in last year's final. If they get through that game, they'll travel to face the Longford IFC champions (Kenagh or Seán Connollys of Ballinalee).
On the same weekend, Kilbride will be in provincial action for the first time in their history and they'll be home against the European champions Amsterdam. They'll be up against the Kildare or Wexford champions in the quarter final if they overcome that game.
In the hurling, Kildalkey or Ratoath will have four weeks to recover from any celebrations before they face off against the Offaly Intermediate champions, Carrig Riverstown, in Navan. If they win that one, it's another tough assignment against either the Wexford or Kilkenny champions two weeks later.
And finally, Navan O'Mahony's will face the Kildare Intermediate representatives in the Leinster JHC. Not 100% sure but that could be St. Laurence's as they appear to be the only first team that made the Kildare IHC semi finals. Get over that hurdle and it'll be either the Louth or Longford SHC champions in the quarter finals.
As always, best of luck to all of Meath's representatives in the club championships. Our clubs have brought home silverware the past two seasons so hopefully it'll be three seasons in a row.
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Replying To Ratoath Royal: "4 of the 5 club provincial participants are now known (regardless of the IHC final result, NOM will represent Meath in the Leinster JHC) and the first provincial games involving Meath clubs will take place the weekend after next.
Summerhill will make the trip to take on Tullamore in two week's time. Hopefully, they can recover from the well deserved celebrations as you feel they could potentially make an impact in Leinster. If they manage to get past Tullamore, it's another tough prospect against the Kildare champions (most likely Naas) in early November.
Rathkenny will be at home against the Wexford IFC champions (either Naomh Eanna of Gorey or Ratharogue-Cushinstown) on the same weekend. The Wexford final will take place next weekend. Hard to know how they'll fare given Dunshaughlin were beaten by the Wexford champions in last year's final. If they get through that game, they'll travel to face the Longford IFC champions (Kenagh or Seán Connollys of Ballinalee).
On the same weekend, Kilbride will be in provincial action for the first time in their history and they'll be home against the European champions Amsterdam. They'll be up against the Kildare or Wexford champions in the quarter final if they overcome that game.
In the hurling, Kildalkey or Ratoath will have four weeks to recover from any celebrations before they face off against the Offaly Intermediate champions, Carrig Riverstown, in Navan. If they win that one, it's another tough assignment against either the Wexford or Kilkenny champions two weeks later.
And finally, Navan O'Mahony's will face the Kildare Intermediate representatives in the Leinster JHC. Not 100% sure but that could be St. Laurence's as they appear to be the only first team that made the Kildare IHC semi finals. Get over that hurdle and it'll be either the Louth or Longford SHC champions in the quarter finals.
As always, best of luck to all of Meath's representatives in the club championships. Our clubs have brought home silverware the past two seasons so hopefully it'll be three seasons in a row." I have a feeling, without doing any research, that Kilbride were Meath's first ever representatives in the initial Leinster Club Football Championship against the Downs, a game the Westmeath men won.
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Replying To MillerX: "I have a feeling, without doing any research, that Kilbride were Meath's first ever representatives in the initial Leinster Club Football Championship against the Downs, a game the Westmeath men won." You are correct. Didn't realise the All-Ireland club championship had started while they were Meath kingpins.
Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 09/10/2023 12:09:27
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Two wins from two today. Rathkenny had an easy 13 point win in Navan against Naomh Eanna Of Wexford. Meanwhile, Kilbride were 6 up at half time against Amsterdam but still needed a David O'Leary pointed penalty in second half stoppage time to win.
Rathkenny will be away to Kenagh of Longford in the next round while Kilbride are at home to Milltown of Kildare.
Best of luck to Summerhill tomorrow!
Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 21/10/2023 19:29:32
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Madness at the end of the summerhill game. Summerhill 2 points up deep into injury time. Ref gives a 14yd free to Tullamore. Changes to a penalty. Consults Umpires and changes back to a free.
Think the ref got a shoulder or a belt at the of the game from a Tullamore Player?
Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 383 - 22/10/2023 15:57:26
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Looks like the Offaly champions disgraced themselves again. Last year, their (Rhode) player shoved the Ratoath manager to the ground. This time, one of their (Tullamore) fans upgrades to pushing the referee to the ground.
The right decision was made in the end. No way was it a penalty as it was a technical foul outside the small square. Would have been a disgrace if the initial upgrade remained. Thankfully, the linesman had the courage to come across and ensure that the right decision was made.
Well done Summerhill. Can't have been easy coming off the back of the celebrations the last two weeks. Likely up against Naas in two weeks which will be a huge step up from today.
Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 22/10/2023 16:28:19
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Replying To Ratoath Royal: "Looks like the Offaly champions disgraced themselves again. Last year, their (Rhode) player shoved the Ratoath manager to the ground. This time, one of their (Tullamore) fans upgrades to pushing the referee to the ground.
The right decision was made in the end. No way was it a penalty as it was a technical foul outside the small square. Would have been a disgrace if the initial upgrade remained. Thankfully, the linesman had the courage to come across and ensure that the right decision was made.
Well done Summerhill. Can't have been easy coming off the back of the celebrations the last two weeks. Likely up against Naas in two weeks which will be a huge step up from today." It appears SOME referees still don't understand the rules of the game. But no excuse for thumbing him.
MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 22/10/2023 17:15:50
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Well done Summerhill, terrible scenes at the end where a Tullamore supporter pushed the ref to the groynf from behind, regardless of right and wrong that is no way to behave and the ultimate sanction should be handed out. No doubt Summerhill have partied hard in recent weeks so to get the win is huge, they will improve from today.
Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3743 - 22/10/2023 18:32:42
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Think as it is most years, or Junior and intermediate teams will have by far the best chance of making progress into the club All Ireland competition.
Rathkenny were really impressive and will be hard stopped in Leinster if they play at the level we know they can.
Kilbride hobbled over the line, but Amsterdam were probably much better than a lot of people would have thought, would again expect to see them make a bit of a run in Leinster hopefully.
Awful scenes at the end of the Summerhill game, regardless of what decision is made - it's never acceptable to put your hands on a referee. Hope the GAA come down hard.
As for Summerhill, will be a huge ask to get over Nass. They're a good side who have won their 3 title on the bounce. They have come up 2nd best to the Dublin champs the last few years, but will probably be too strong for Summerhill
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Replying To MillerX: "It appears SOME referees still don't understand the rules of the game. But no excuse for thumbing him." To be fair to the referee, he initially awarded a free. He consulted with his umpires who seem to have somehow advised him that it was a penalty before the linesman stepped in to ensure that the correct decision was made. Wouldn't lay the blame on the referee, more on the umpires who managed to not see something happening less than 10 years away from them.
Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1374 - 23/10/2023 10:54:41
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Shill playing Naas in Hawkfield, will this be able to host a game of this magnitude? crowds parking etc..
Thestaters (Meath) - Posts: 13 - 24/10/2023 16:10:12
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Well done to all three clubs in particular Summerhill given the counties poor record at senior. Good to get back to back wins over the Offaly champions as I would have had them firmly above us in the pecking order before that. Naas will be a great test and benchmark for Summerhill
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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99: "Well done to all three clubs in particular Summerhill given the counties poor record at senior. Good to get back to back wins over the Offaly champions as I would have had them firmly above us in the pecking order before that. Naas will be a great test and benchmark for Summerhill" On what basis would you have the Offaly champions ahead of Meath.
Ratoath knocked Tullamore out last year....
Maestro (Meath) - Posts: 584 - 24/10/2023 20:18:57
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Replying To Thestaters: "Shill playing Naas in Hawkfield, will this be able to host a game of this magnitude? crowds parking etc.." Hawkfield has been host to plenty of games of this "magnitude." Not sure how many thousand you are expecting to travel. Only disappointing thing is no home venue again, makes it a lot more difficult and surely the winner of prelim should be getting a advantage with having to play a extra game.
Rathkenny are humming and hopefully more to come. Disappointing Dunshaughlin didnt go well last year but prio year so close with Trim, here's hoping.
No nothing about Kilbride but certainly wouldn't underestimate the Amsterdam champs, plenty of good footballers on continent.
Expect Kildalkey to take the offaly senior b champs, they will have learned lessons from prior campaigns and Trim were convincing last year. Ultimately two Joe McD counties going up against each other but different grades.
O'Mahoneys to fail at first hurdle, should forfeit if you don't win outright like Pats.
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I think Summerhill will beat Naas but Kilmacud should walk Leinster
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Replying To Gaelic_Games: "I think Summerhill will beat Naas but Kilmacud should walk Leinster" I'l be suprised if Naas don't win by at least 6. Kildare club football way stronger than Meath at senior level.
Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1003 - 26/10/2023 15:45:58
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Replying To off_the_wall: "Hawkfield has been host to plenty of games of this "magnitude." Not sure how many thousand you are expecting to travel. Only disappointing thing is no home venue again, makes it a lot more difficult and surely the winner of prelim should be getting a advantage with having to play a extra game.
Rathkenny are humming and hopefully more to come. Disappointing Dunshaughlin didnt go well last year but prio year so close with Trim, here's hoping.
No nothing about Kilbride but certainly wouldn't underestimate the Amsterdam champs, plenty of good footballers on continent.
Expect Kildalkey to take the offaly senior b champs, they will have learned lessons from prior campaigns and Trim were convincing last year. Ultimately two Joe McD counties going up against each other but different grades.
O'Mahoneys to fail at first hurdle, should forfeit if you don't win outright like Pats." Why would anyone forfeit a game,what is the logic to that?it's navan regardless of being the runners up ,a game in Leinster is not going to do them any harm..the more games the better
preddan (Kildare) - Posts: 761 - 26/10/2023 16:44:03
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Replying To off_the_wall: "Hawkfield has been host to plenty of games of this "magnitude." Not sure how many thousand you are expecting to travel. Only disappointing thing is no home venue again, makes it a lot more difficult and surely the winner of prelim should be getting a advantage with having to play a extra game.
Rathkenny are humming and hopefully more to come. Disappointing Dunshaughlin didnt go well last year but prio year so close with Trim, here's hoping.
No nothing about Kilbride but certainly wouldn't underestimate the Amsterdam champs, plenty of good footballers on continent.
Expect Kildalkey to take the offaly senior b champs, they will have learned lessons from prior campaigns and Trim were convincing last year. Ultimately two Joe McD counties going up against each other but different grades.
O'Mahoneys to fail at first hurdle, should forfeit if you don't win outright like Pats." What did Pats forfeit?
Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 383 - 26/10/2023 17:30:19
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Replying To Selwyn: "What did Pats forfeit?" pats are not in it so are forfeiting nothing. the previous poster needs to get his facts in order!
Meath junior champs are not playing in leinster. its senior and intermediate only who play in leinster intermediate and leinster junior respectively
preddan (Kildare) - Posts: 761 - 26/10/2023 19:41:49
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Replying To Selwyn: "What did Pats forfeit?" Pat's didn't forfeit. As our hurling clubs in Leinster are a 'grade behind' our Senior Champions play in the Leinster Intermediate and so our Intermediate representatives play in the Leinster Junior Championship. There is no Junior 'B' so our Junior representatives have no provincial championship to play in. A number of years ago a Limerick club organised a Tournament for Junior B/2 champions but I believe it was deemed illegal by the GAA because a maximum of eight teams are allowed in a Tournament according to the Official Guide and so it quietly slipped off the GAA calendar.
MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 26/10/2023 20:30:13
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