The weekend in pictures

MFC Div 1 Shield Final: Duleek Bellewstown on top in epic encounter

The pundits say that this could be the game of the game of the weekend - well, it certainly lived up to its billing and for the 100 spectators who were lucky enough to get a ticket, they certainly got value for their money.

GAA tweets of the week

With a host of county finals played over the weekend, there was plenty for GAA fans to get excited about on social media over these last seven days…

MFC Div 5: Monumental comeback seals title for Towers

Round Towers claimed the Christy Reynolds Cup after a monumental 4-11 to 3-10 comeback victory over a determined Dunderry outfit on Saturday in Dunganny.

U13 Div 3 HC final: Delight for Kiltale

On a perfect day for a hurling final, Kiltale and Longwood served up a thrilling final in Kiltale on Sunday. Conditions suited the skilfull and both sides showed they were well capable in that department throughout the game.

Junior 2 HC semi final: Dunderry advance to decider

Dunderry came into this Junior 2 HC semi final as underdogs but that tag didn't last long from the opening whistle.

MFC Div 4 Final: No joy for Ballinlough

Ballinlough made the trip to Dunganny for this much awaited Division 4 Final against Rathkenny/Slane and despite getting the opening score, Oisin McDermott with a long range free, it was the combined outfit of Rathkenny/Slane who dominated the opening proceedings

Club fixtures (updated 28 September)

All the upcoming games in the county.

SHC semi-final: Ratoath emphatically see off Na Fianna

Ratoath were too strong for Na Fianna at Paircc Tailteann on Sunday in the second SHC semi-final finishing with 22 points to spare.

MFC final: Goals crucial as superior Dunshaughlin prevail over holders

Dunshaughlin proved too strong for resilient holders St Colmcille's in the MFC final at Pairc Tailteann on Sunday afternoon.

MFC Div 4 Shield Final: 'Wood' too strong for Ratoath

Kilmainhamwood cruised to a 15 point victory over a fancied Ratoath 2nd Team in Dunganny on Saturday afternoon.

MFC Div 3 final: Cullen goal completes 'Bracks' comeback

Ballinabrackey lined out for their second final this year in a pristine conditioned Dunganny GAA grounds. This time round our minors took the main stage in the LMFM Minor Football Championship Division 3 against a well fancied Wolfe Tones team.

SHC semi-final: Dramatic finale sees Trim unseat Kildalkey

Two stoppage time goals saw Trim snatch an unlikely win over champions Kildalkey in this SHC semi-final at Pairc Tailteann on Saturday evening.

MFC Div 2 final: Shane stands out as O'Mahonys win

Shane McCarthy was the most influential player on view as Navan O'Mahonys overcame Donaghmore-Ashbourne in an engrossing MFC Division 2 final at Skryne on Friday evening.

Brothers hoping for double success in different counties

Emmet McDonnell has guided Tyrrellspass to their third Westmeath SFC final in five years, as they aim to avenge defeats by St Loman's in their last three Flanagan Cup deciders - the sides will meet once again at TEG Cusack Park tomorrow.

GAA confirm complete schedule for remainder of 2020 inter-county season

The GAA today confirmed the complete schedule for the remainder of the 2020 inter-county season which resumes on 17/18 October with the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues and the All-Ireland U21FC semi-finals as previously announced.

GAA bodies secure €15m worth of Government funding to run 2020 All-Ireland championships

The Government has approved a €15m financial package for the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association in order to run this year's All-Ireland championships.

Rapid Covid-19 testing for players in the pipeline

The GAA have plans to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing for players ahead of the resumption of inter-county fixtures next month.

MFC Div 2 Shield Final: Title for Walterstown

The first minor honours of 2020 went the way of Walterstown when they got the better of neighbours Seneschalstown at home on Thursday evening in the the Division 2 Shield Final.

Meath Minor Board go digital

As we get ready for a big weekend in the LMFM Minor Football Championship, Coiste Mionúir an Mhí C.L.G. have produced a 66 page digital programme which covers all ten finals.

HS Club Football Team of the Week

It's down to the finals. Ratoath v Gaeil Colmcille, Ballinabrackey v Trim and Ballivor v St Vincents. Here's our best XV after another hectic weekend of club football action.

GAA on TV this weekend

There's an intriguing double-header of GAA Beo on Sunday afternoon with TG4 broadcasting live coverage of the Kilkenny SHC and Dublin SFC finals.

Tom Parsons elected GPA chairman

Mayo midfielder Tom Parsons has been elected chairman of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), replacing Limerick's Seamus Hickey who steps down from the role after five years.

This date 53 years ago: Fifteen Men Started, Same Fifteen Finished, Fifteen Different Clubs

On the 24th September 1967 Meath claimed their 3rd All Ireland SFC title by overcoming Cork by a goal, 1-9 to 0-9, at a packed Croke Park.

Skryne GFC scoop Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps on-pack competition top prize of €25,000

Skryne GFC, Meath has been boosted with fantastic news that it has claimed first prize in the 2020 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps on-pack promotion, winning a game-changing €25,000 for the club.

IFC Rel: Drums storm Castle' In battle of Moynalty

Seven goals, 20 points, 2 red cards played at a blistering pace with both teams locking horns in an epic relegation battle - and ironically one of the best games in the IFC this season.

Galway GAA authorities wait on response from clubs in possible Covid-19 restriction breach

Galway GAA authorities are waiting on replies from two clubs involved in a relegation hurling match to establish what course of action might be required to establish if there has been a breach of Covid-19 restrictions.

Football final fixture details released

The Meath SFC, IFC, and JFC final details have been revealed.

JFC semi final: Ballivor advance with ease

Ballivor took on St Ultans in perfect conditions at Pairc Tailteann looking to advance to the Meath Junior Football Championship final.

This weeks lotto numbers are: 12, 23, 25, 27

IFC semi final: Bracks delight as they reach their first County Final in 6 years

It has been a long time coming, but Ballinabrackey are finally back in an IFC county final as they overcame St. Michaels in Páirc Tailteann.

The agony and ecstasy of county final drama in pictures

Here are 15 Inpho pictures that show the agony and ecstasy of county final drama from the weekend...

U-13 FL Roinn F play-off: Michaels seal win after extra time

It was a busy weekend for the young lads of St. Michaels as they played their second play-off in a week on Friday evening last in Carlanstown to qualify for the semi-final which was fixed for 10am on Sunday morning.

U13 FL Roinn F semi final: Michaels no match for Towers

A much stronger Round Towers side advanced to the U-13 Roinn F final following this comfortable victory over St. Michaels in Drumbaragh on Sunday morning.

IFC semi final: 'Bracks' through at Michaels expense

Ballinabrackey are through to the Meade Potato Co IFC final after a comfortable win in the end over a spirited St. Michaels side in Pairc Tailteann on Sunday afternoon last.

Tyrone pitch celebrations breached 'public health guidelines' confirm Ulster GAA

Ulster GAA have released a statement appealing to supporters to stay off pitches after finals and said the scenes after the Tyrone SFC final undermine the case for increased numbers of spectators at games.

GAA tweets of the week

Plenty of drama unfolded in the GAA club scene over the past week…

SFC semi final: Gaeil Colmcille set up final date with Ratoath

Gaeil Colmcille and Na Fianna met in the Semi-Final of the Fairyhouse Steel Meath Senior Football Championship on a Sunny but windy Pairc Tailteann.

JFC semi final: Dunsany bow out

In the lengthy period of injury time, Dunsany had a number of missed free chances to at least level it up but the 1 point difference prevailed at full time.