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Louth in croke park after the two weeks break when promotion and relegation is on the line for teams, now that will show where their character is at. If they can get a win there, get one back on louth and push on for promotion, that will be a real statement of intent.

Because we are so close to a full 15 already I was pleasantly surprised to see Brennan play mcbride,menton and Flynn all at once. That shows there is scope for lads places to be taken off them. Duke brings a balance to them and is an out and out half forward, but there is a strong argument for banty to start full forward and name McBride wing forward. These are good dilemmas.

It was nice to see two different types of wins 1st week was all about the middle men, 2nd week was all about the inside men.

Costello I thought was very clever yesterday handed alot of ball off, but what do we have to do to get this man running the show. In my opinion his general way of thinking, game intelligence, play making, shooting left and right is beyond anything we have. Id love to see him get back to his striding best like against galway or even at midfield against Dublin.

royalcounty1 (Meath) - Posts: 42 - 02/02/2026 17:01:54    2654632

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Its February 2nd, everyone calm down, 2 wins , 4 points, games we would have lost a few years ago.
All positive in my opinion.
We are only going to improve as the year progresses.

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1139 - 02/02/2026 21:21:10    2654667

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Somebody else posted this here, but is Jamie Murphy in around the panel or isn't involved yet? We've a lot of big lads around midfield and half forward line but maybe lacking a powerful full-forward like Murphy who would be tailor made for that role. And maybe he wouldn't be starting yet but would definitely be a forward option off the bench. Feel like we've a lot of middle third players coming off the bench. Bantu came in but he could be a starter when he gets the fitness up.

NYRoyal (USA) - Posts: 69 - 02/02/2026 21:44:56    2654670

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Very enjoyable finish. Caufield is the man, thought he was man of the match.
Overall a good performance and showed balls at the end.
Some bad aspects (chances missed/ too open at the back) which we can improve on.

GreenMan1987 (Meath) - Posts: 123 - 02/02/2026 22:59:31    2654678

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Is Conor Gray injured?

GreenMan1987 (Meath) - Posts: 123 - 02/02/2026 23:00:55    2654679

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Replying To Ratoath Royal:  "Jesus we nearly threw that away. We could only have had ourselves to blame had we not won that. Should have been 7 or 8 up at half time with the number of missed opportunities. Should have put the game to bed after the penalty but let Cavan back in it once again. The equaliser near the end in particular was a comedy of errors, dispossessing the Cavan forwards twice only to hand them the ball back.

Nonetheless, great to get the win in Breffni. We always seemed to surrender easily there in previous years. Some of the attacking play was outstanding. Think it was Caulfield that pointed after two beautiful kick passes in the lead up. We just need to work on finishing the goal chances. Defence remains a worry as we were way too open for much of the game.

But two wins is not to be sniffed at in such a competitive league. Two week break now before we've the chance to end a poor run of results against Louth.

Early days yet, but 2026 could be the most competitive Leinster championship in a generation the way things are going so far."
Wasn't the Leinster championship quite competitive in 2025?

LobinstownMan (Meath) - Posts: 132 - 02/02/2026 23:25:34    2654682

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Replying To NYRoyal:  "Somebody else posted this here, but is Jamie Murphy in around the panel or isn't involved yet? We've a lot of big lads around midfield and half forward line but maybe lacking a powerful full-forward like Murphy who would be tailor made for that role. And maybe he wouldn't be starting yet but would definitely be a forward option off the bench. Feel like we've a lot of middle third players coming off the bench. Bantu came in but he could be a starter when he gets the fitness up."
Jamie doubtful to be involved this year. He's on an erasmus programme in Spain i believe. He would have missed the whole pre season. Maybe next year if he wants it enough. Looks like none of the full age u20s from last years team who beat Dublin and good kildare team will break onto the panel. The 3 obvious ones were Jamie Murphy, Rian Stafford and Tadgh Martin. Of those 3 only Stafford is involved with the development panel.

Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 292 - 02/02/2026 23:47:28    2654684

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Replying To GreenMan1987:  "Is Conor Gray injured?"
Just not making the match day squads.

Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1094 - 03/02/2026 08:17:08    2654696

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Replying To Blackspot09:  "Just not making the match day squads."
He is injured. Didn't play for Maynooth during the week either.

contributingtoamelee (Meath) - Posts: 82 - 03/02/2026 09:46:06    2654703

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We are playing Kildare tonight in Dunganny at 8pm with the senior development squad anyone going that could see whos on that?

Gingerroyal89 (Meath) - Posts: 6 - 03/02/2026 10:10:02    2654719

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Replying To Gingerroyal89:  "We are playing Kildare tonight in Dunganny at 8pm with the senior development squad anyone going that could see whos on that?"
They hammered dublin development team 2 weeks ago, I heard Adam Mcdonnell scored 4 points that day and did a great marking job on Ciaran Kilkenny so you can expect him go play. It's going to be the Obyrne cup team basically .

Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 292 - 03/02/2026 12:17:38    2654752

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Another step in right direction, played very well at times and great fightback. Sure there are a few problems but by and large easy fixes. Slow to react when Cavan took quick free's and a bit open down the middle but overall for time of year very positive.

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2232 - 03/02/2026 12:39:21    2654768

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Replying To Sheridan2010louth:  "Jamie doubtful to be involved this year. He's on an erasmus programme in Spain i believe. He would have missed the whole pre season. Maybe next year if he wants it enough. Looks like none of the full age u20s from last years team who beat Dublin and good kildare team will break onto the panel. The 3 obvious ones were Jamie Murphy, Rian Stafford and Tadgh Martin. Of those 3 only Stafford is involved with the development panel."
Fair enough if Murphy is away so. You could see him being the focal point of the attack at FF as a ball winner with Morris/Frayne/ Conlon around him. Maybe Robbie Brennan is happy with the squad but we're lacking an extra forward or 2 on the bench. Even when Conor Gray comes back, he's another man mountain midfielder coming off the bench. And its great to have them but we're going to need forwards coming off the bench to close out games, specifically thinking of the Leinster Final last year and hopefully if we get back to that stage.

NYRoyal (USA) - Posts: 69 - 03/02/2026 12:52:01    2654772

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Replying To Sheridan2010louth:  "Jamie doubtful to be involved this year. He's on an erasmus programme in Spain i believe. He would have missed the whole pre season. Maybe next year if he wants it enough. Looks like none of the full age u20s from last years team who beat Dublin and good kildare team will break onto the panel. The 3 obvious ones were Jamie Murphy, Rian Stafford and Tadgh Martin. Of those 3 only Stafford is involved with the development panel."
Jamie is back and is involved with the extended panel, Played in the game against Dublin. He's a huge talent but has some work to do to get up to senior inter-county level I think, people often underestimate the jump from underage to senior.

TigerKing (Meath) - Posts: 45 - 03/02/2026 14:58:14    2654797

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Replying To TigerKing:  "Jamie is back and is involved with the extended panel, Played in the game against Dublin. He's a huge talent but has some work to do to get up to senior inter-county level I think, people often underestimate the jump from underage to senior."
Agreed, U20 to Senior Inter County is a massive step up. But getting them in the panel and training is the starting point. Feel like he has the physical attributes to succeed.

NYRoyal (USA) - Posts: 69 - 03/02/2026 15:11:49    2654799

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Replying To TigerKing:  "Jamie is back and is involved with the extended panel, Played in the game against Dublin. He's a huge talent but has some work to do to get up to senior inter-county level I think, people often underestimate the jump from underage to senior."
He missed some of DKIT sigersons games, I was told it was because he's going back on erasmus. Would agree he's got a lot of work to do. Yeah most lads need time some time but some will be ready for the jump to senior right away. Like Caulfield, Frayne, Kinsella and Gray were. I could see Michael Mcivor and Cian Commons for example being ready next year, really physically strong players already.

Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 292 - 03/02/2026 16:52:06    2654832

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Replying To Sheridan2010louth:  "They hammered dublin development team 2 weeks ago, I heard Adam Mcdonnell scored 4 points that day and did a great marking job on Ciaran Kilkenny so you can expect him go play. It's going to be the Obyrne cup team basically ."
Is the extended panel and current playing panel fluent as in can a player that is playing well in development panel possibly get some league action later on in competition. McDonnell is an excellant player as is Jamie Murphy so if they were in form and fit, think they should get chances as soon as possible if ready for it.
Same for McIvor and Commons when they finish up with U20s.

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 913 - 03/02/2026 17:56:39    2654843

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Replying To winatallcost:  "Is the extended panel and current playing panel fluent as in can a player that is playing well in development panel possibly get some league action later on in competition. McDonnell is an excellant player as is Jamie Murphy so if they were in form and fit, think they should get chances as soon as possible if ready for it.
Same for McIvor and Commons when they finish up with U20s."
They hammered Kildare in Dunganny this evening. The final score is guess work as there was no umpires down one end. If i was to hazard a guess it was Meath 3-20 Kildare 1-16 The team that started was

1. Billy Hogan
2. Jordan Muldoon
3. Ronan Ryan
4. Shane Gibney
5. James Mcentee
6. John O'Regan
7. Killian Smyth
8. Adam O'Neill
9. Charlie O'connor
10. Daithi McGowan
11. Jason Scully
12. Oisin Martin
13. Gary Breslin
14. Diarmuid Moriarty
15. Aaron lynch


Subs who came on at half time:

Ciaran Mccarrick, Adam Mcdonnell, Jamie Murphy, Darragh Campion, Jack O'connor, Cillian O'sullivan, Rian McConnell, Saran O'Fionnegan, Ross Ryan. I might be missing one or two

Scorers:
Jamie Murphy 1-6 (5 frees and 1 penalty)
Aaron Lynch 1-4 (1 free)
Oisin Martin 0-4
Gary Breslin 1-1 (1 free)
Daithi McGowan 0-4 (all frees)
Adam Mcdonnell 0-2
Saran O'Fionnegan 0-2
Rian McConnell 0-1
James mcentee 0-1

Really strong performance, the standards are seriously high at the moment.Aaron Lynch, Oisin Martin and Jordan Muldoon were the pick of the players in the first half and I thought Adam Mcdonnell, Jamie Murphy, Rian McConnell and Saran O'Fionnegan were all excellent in the 2nd half.

Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 292 - 03/02/2026 22:29:29    2654882

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Replying To Sheridan2010louth:  "They hammered Kildare in Dunganny this evening. The final score is guess work as there was no umpires down one end. If i was to hazard a guess it was Meath 3-20 Kildare 1-16 The team that started was

1. Billy Hogan
2. Jordan Muldoon
3. Ronan Ryan
4. Shane Gibney
5. James Mcentee
6. John O'Regan
7. Killian Smyth
8. Adam O'Neill
9. Charlie O'connor
10. Daithi McGowan
11. Jason Scully
12. Oisin Martin
13. Gary Breslin
14. Diarmuid Moriarty
15. Aaron lynch


Subs who came on at half time:

Ciaran Mccarrick, Adam Mcdonnell, Jamie Murphy, Darragh Campion, Jack O'connor, Cillian O'sullivan, Rian McConnell, Saran O'Fionnegan, Ross Ryan. I might be missing one or two

Scorers:
Jamie Murphy 1-6 (5 frees and 1 penalty)
Aaron Lynch 1-4 (1 free)
Oisin Martin 0-4
Gary Breslin 1-1 (1 free)
Daithi McGowan 0-4 (all frees)
Adam Mcdonnell 0-2
Saran O'Fionnegan 0-2
Rian McConnell 0-1
James mcentee 0-1

Really strong performance, the standards are seriously high at the moment.Aaron Lynch, Oisin Martin and Jordan Muldoon were the pick of the players in the first half and I thought Adam Mcdonnell, Jamie Murphy, Rian McConnell and Saran O'Fionnegan were all excellent in the 2nd half."
Great bit of detail here. Is Moriarty injured? He was named to be on panel Sunday but was a late withdrawal. Assume Gray and Daithi McGowan also injured and hopefully Hickey and Curtis close to return?

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 913 - 04/02/2026 07:47:14    2654901

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Replying To winatallcost:  "Great bit of detail here. Is Moriarty injured? He was named to be on panel Sunday but was a late withdrawal. Assume Gray and Daithi McGowan also injured and hopefully Hickey and Curtis close to return?"
Correction I see McGowan and Moriarty played last night. Meath holding onto a panel of about 40 players?

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 913 - 04/02/2026 09:34:49    2654910

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