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Replying To CrookedSticks: "Why do Kildalkey not get promoted to Intermediate A ???" My thinking was that there was no team relegated from intermediate A this year. So the B winners would stay there again till next year. Open to correction bountyboy22 (USA) - Posts: 52 - 19/10/2025 20:05:35 2640684 Link
Yes for one year for it to work B winners have to stay in B. It's not really unfair as every team knew this at the beginning of the year and winning the ' B' isn't as much as an achievement as it means they weren't good enough to be in the A. Next year winning the ' B' would mean a lot more Meathgaalad (Meath) - Posts: 179 - 20/10/2025 08:39:08 2640722 Link
My understanding was that the 6 teams who qualified for qtr/semi final in senior will be the Senior A group next year, Kiltale, Ratoath, Trim, Kilmessan, Na Fianna & Kildalkey, the the senior B group will be Killyon, Longwood, Navan O M, BHG, Dunderry with Moylagh Kilskyre promoted to Senior B. Intermediate A will be the same format, Rathmolyon, Dunboyne, Drumree, Don/Ash, Kells with Clan Na Gael who are relegated making it 6, Intermediate B will be Kildalkey 2, Wolfe Tones, Boardsmill, Kilmessan 2, Trim 2 and the promoted Junior champions who i think is Kiltale 2, with St Pats relegated. What will the structure be next year, is it the top 2 in a final or top team go to a final and 2 play 3 in a semi final, 5 and 6 in relegation playoff, does anyone know the answer ? ParcT (Meath) - Posts: 39 - 20/10/2025 09:02:39 2640735 Link
Replying To ParcT: "My understanding was that the 6 teams who qualified for qtr/semi final in senior will be the Senior A group next year, Kiltale, Ratoath, Trim, Kilmessan, Na Fianna & Kildalkey, the the senior B group will be Killyon, Longwood, Navan O M, BHG, Dunderry with Moylagh Kilskyre promoted to Senior B. Intermediate A will be the same format, Rathmolyon, Dunboyne, Drumree, Don/Ash, Kells with Clan Na Gael who are relegated making it 6, Intermediate B will be Kildalkey 2, Wolfe Tones, Boardsmill, Kilmessan 2, Trim 2 and the promoted Junior champions who i think is Kiltale 2, with St Pats relegated. What will the structure be next year, is it the top 2 in a final or top team go to a final and 2 play 3 in a semi final, 5 and 6 in relegation playoff, does anyone know the answer ?" Im 90% sure its top 4 into semi and bottom team relagated, no relagation final Islander21 (Meath) - Posts: 34 - 20/10/2025 10:05:51 2640745 Link
Replying To Up4deMatch: "Kiltale and Ratoath a thriller today in poor conditions. Anyone know when is the replay?" yes, super game. Conditions didn't lend itself to great quality and there was evidence of that with some of the handling / execution. But there were also plenty moments of massive skill on show. Thought Ratoath defence was too passive in 1st half and gave Kiltale forwards way too much respect. Allowed Hughie O sull to get up a head of steam and cause trouble. But going direct to their taller players paid dividends for Ratoath. Daithi McGowan was particularly effective at full forward. Kiltale's bench made an obvious impact and nearly got them over. Enjoyed the ref trying to let it flow, odd push and shove let go, slaps pulled up. All very fair imo. hurlingcowboy101 (Meath) - Posts: 39 - 20/10/2025 10:07:08 2640746 Link
We can never seem to do anything the easy way. Thought we had ground out the win when we were two up in injury time, then was sure we'd lost it with that scrappy goal only for Podge to come good. Was definitely expecting that Kiltale performance, they were being written off by everyone despite being very impressive ever since their first round loss (winning margins of 36, 18, 13, 14, 25 & 13 points since). Both teams served up an excellent game in difficult conditions and I feel the referee helped contribute to the spectacle as another referee could have let it descend into a free taking contest. Probably the fairest result but both teams could probably say they should have won. Replay scheduled for Saturday at 3pm and, so far, weather is looking unsettled but perhaps not as bad as yesterday. Will this game go to extra time and penalties, if needed? The winner will be against Carnew Emmets of Wicklow in Leinster two weeks after the replay/ Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1452 - 20/10/2025 10:25:42 2640756 Link
Congratulations to Kilskyre/Moylagh on their Intermediate victory on Saturday, where they played nearly three-quarters of the game with 14 men. Another near miss by Rathmolyon. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1452 - 20/10/2025 11:53:30 2640775 Link
What an absolute cracking game! I was out yesterday morning and the weather was awful and I was thinking we might even be looking at a postponement! But despite the weather this turned out to be an absolute belter! Compliments to the ground staff at Pairc Tailteann - the pitch held up very well!! Kiltale got out of the blocks really quickly and their full forward line were a real handful - Ross Ryan was outstanding! Ratoath hung in there and at the end I thought we were across the line - only to lose it and then for Podge to get that equaliser!! Unreal! And now to do it all over again!! It's really hard to know who to favour now - the odds will be a lot more even for the replay! Roll on Saturday!!! Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 533 - 20/10/2025 12:04:00 2640778 Link
What a game!! Credit to both teams, highest scoring Meath SHC final (and probably game) of all time. In those conditions. Special mention to the man in the middle. Hurling is a great game when it's let flow. Hopefully Reilly gets the replay as there'll be a huge crowd in Navan hoping for a similar spectacle. begining (UK) - Posts: 326 - 20/10/2025 12:39:28 2640787 Link
Players biggest gripe with hurling in this county is the poor standard of refs ruining games by blowing the whistle for everything and not letting it get flowing at all. Yesterday the two best teams in meath showed that they can play hurling to a very high standard in poor conditions when the best ref in the county is appointed. A ex player who understands the game I would hope he gets the replay but i dont think he can. Huge crowd yesterday were treated to a classic hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 442 - 20/10/2025 13:28:36 2640804 Link
Replying To hurlit: "Players biggest gripe with hurling in this county is the poor standard of refs ruining games by blowing the whistle for everything and not letting it get flowing at all. Yesterday the two best teams in meath showed that they can play hurling to a very high standard in poor conditions when the best ref in the county is appointed. A ex player who understands the game I would hope he gets the replay but i dont think he can. Huge crowd yesterday were treated to a classic" He can get the replay. No rule prevents him being appointed. begining (UK) - Posts: 326 - 20/10/2025 14:23:13 2640816 Link
Great game for neutrals Sunday and delighted we get another final to watch. Ratoath will be the happier, didn't hurl to their standards and will know with a bit of improvement they can dispatch of Kiltale second time round and give the Leinster a good go. Kiltale gave it everything, they played some good hurling but still couldn't do it. Mark O'Reilly was excellent in the middle, hopefully we get a similar display Saturday, it only benefits the county. Think replay wont be as close, Ratoath by 7 or 8. Senior B, nothing between the teams so it is difficult to call that replay but some difference between the two grades. Killyion to shade it with Gannon and a few others having an extra game under their belts. Congratulations to Kilskrye Mologh, worthy winners and will hold their own in Senior B, great for growing hurling in county and hopefully Kells start giving a bit more to the hurling as well. Think it is a great thing for clubs like that with new system. off_the_wall (Roscommon) - Posts: 79 - 21/10/2025 12:42:15 2640947 Link
Replying To off_the_wall: "Great game for neutrals Sunday and delighted we get another final to watch. Ratoath will be the happier, didn't hurl to their standards and will know with a bit of improvement they can dispatch of Kiltale second time round and give the Leinster a good go. Kiltale gave it everything, they played some good hurling but still couldn't do it. Mark O'Reilly was excellent in the middle, hopefully we get a similar display Saturday, it only benefits the county. Think replay wont be as close, Ratoath by 7 or 8. Senior B, nothing between the teams so it is difficult to call that replay but some difference between the two grades. Killyion to shade it with Gannon and a few others having an extra game under their belts. Congratulations to Kilskrye Mologh, worthy winners and will hold their own in Senior B, great for growing hurling in county and hopefully Kells start giving a bit more to the hurling as well. Think it is a great thing for clubs like that with new system." As others have said, players all across the county would be begging for a game to reffed as it was on Sunday. No one has any interest in turning it into free taking competitions. I think Kiltale will give them another rattle in the replay but ultimately fall short by four or five. K/M absolutely deserved winners both on the day and if you look at the season as a whole. Amazing potential when you look at how young their starting team was - they'll be under no illusions that the step up to SHC will be tough, but Senior B will definitely suit their development. Will also see an absolute bloodbath in the IHC A next year RR (Meath) - Posts: 186 - 21/10/2025 18:03:18 2640996 Link
ah I really hope the county board do the sensible thing and dont let 4 teams qualify from the groups next year, that basically means clubs can still cruise along in group stages maybe even not going full pelt in round 1 and 2 because they dont want to show their hand. 2 wins out of 5 will put a team in a semi final, absolutley no bite in first few rounds. a feam that wins 2 and loses 3 games gets the same reward as a team that wins 5 from 5, they both end up in the same place , semi finals is very wrong. top 2 straight into final would probably leave a few dead rubbers but would be brilliant and cut throat, but i think the westmeath system is best to use. top team in group is rewarded by going straight into the final, if they win 5/5 or 4/5 the 2nd and 3rd teams play a semi final to meet them in the final. 5th v 6th in relegation playoff with 4th team left in safety but miss out on semi final. that system will leave huge matches from the very start. dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 898 - 22/10/2025 11:55:20 2641074 Link
No mark Reilly for senior game. Can't believe who got it after last Saturday display! Meathgaafan25 (Meath) - Posts: 22 - 22/10/2025 12:24:29 2641080 Link
Masterson is a good ref and similar to Reilly he played the game himself (helps). I think the performance of Reilly last Sunday and the subsequent praise he received will open the door for more games to be refereed in a similar manner in the future. Fingers crossed begining (UK) - Posts: 326 - 23/10/2025 12:42:23 2641244 Link
Well done to the lads. Well deserved two in a row! Much better all round performance than last week (bar the last 10 minutes or so). Some excellent points from play throughout. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1452 - 25/10/2025 23:12:25 2641588 Link
Ratoath will win 3 in a row next year at a canter , Kiltale will b weaker next year and trim and Kildalkey fading back into pack . No one near ratoath for a few years dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 898 - 26/10/2025 19:53:13 2641738 Link
Replying To dickie10: "Ratoath will win 3 in a row next year at a canter , Kiltale will b weaker next year and trim and Kildalkey fading back into pack . No one near ratoath for a few years" agree ParcT (Meath) - Posts: 39 - 28/10/2025 13:09:49 2642006 Link
Replying To dickie10: "Ratoath will win 3 in a row next year at a canter , Kiltale will b weaker next year and trim and Kildalkey fading back into pack . No one near ratoath for a few years" I don't disagree that Ratoath should win the championship next year because they have the best team in the county at the moment but it all comes down to hunger and what players are available to them. Same with any of the top 4. To say trim and kildalkey are fading back into the pack is a bit far fetched. They both had their reasons for being below their capabilities this year but write either of them off at your peril. On any given day they can beat eachother or anyone else in the county. Hoping for a better championship next year with a bit more quality. Tobefair80 (Meath) - Posts: 96 - 30/10/2025 15:55:51 2642270 Link