Fergal Lynch

Stories by Fergal Lynch

Below are recent stories by Fergal Lynch

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:54

  O'Mahonys secure status

  With the SHC relegation trap door gaping in front of them Navan O'Mahonys teetered on the edge of the abyss before miraculously pulling themselves to safety while condemning Rathmolyon to the intermediate ranks at Trim on Sunday evening.

• Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:53

  Boardsmill clinch title after series of defeats

  All good things come to those who wait and after many years of disappointment Boardsmill finally got their reward when they survived a brave Drumree challenge to claim the Meath Junior Camogie title at Dunsany on Sunday.

• Last updated: 1 Sep 2010 16:49

  Boost for Browne ahead of operation

  Former Laytown/Bettystown professional Bobby Browne received a tonic ahead of an operation when he finished joint-second in the PGA Super 60s Tournament at De Vere Belton Woods in Lincolnshire.

• Last updated: 26 Aug 2010 14:01

  O'Brien set for third term

  Notice to clubs this week from Meath GAA management committee indicates support for outgoing Meath senior football manager Eamonn O'Brien.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 17:00

  Blow for Meath as Kelly quits position

  Meath football suffered a major setback this week with the announcement that coach and selector Sean Kelly no longer wants to be considered for the role next year.

• Published: 25 Aug 2010 16:50

  Tempers flare as Skryne handle aggressive tactics

  Tempers boiled over in the closing stages of Saturday evening's SFC quarter-final at Pairc Tailteann as Donaghmore/Ashbourne were dumped out by an impressive Skryne side.

• Last updated: 18 Aug 2010 16:55

  Meath women for rugby World Cup

  Four Meath players Orla Brennan, Marie Louise Reilly, Sinead Ryan and Jackie Shiels will be in action for Ireland when the Women's Rugby World Cup kicks-off in England on Friday.

• Published: 18 Aug 2010 16:50

  Gaeil Colmcille produce a fluent performance

  Hunger, passion and a greater will to win gave Gaeil Colmcille the edge as they secured their SHC status with a hugely impressive victory over relegation-threatened Rathmolyon at Athboy on Sunday afternoon.

• Last updated: 4 Aug 2010 17:00

  White heat roasting for Royal County troops at Croke Park

  The begrudgers got their wish as Meath made an All-Ireland SFC quarter-final exit against an excellent Kildare side at Croke Park on Sunday.

• Published: 4 Aug 2010 16:57

  Mature karate kids in Trim

  It remains one of the most enduring, complex and effective forms of fitness and personal security and despite the economic doom and gloom, karate is still as popular as ever.

• Published: 4 Aug 2010 16:51

  Royal ladies exit through back door

  Meath's hopes of making a back door-impact on the Ladies All-Ireland SFC faltered at the first hurdle as Tipperary proved too strong at Banagher on Monday afternoon.

• Last updated: 28 Jul 2010 17:00

  Meath at full strength for Kildare test

  Meath manager Eamonn O'Brien will have a full panel to chose from, including team captain Nigel Crawford, as Meath take on Kildare on Sunday in a bid to reach their third All-Ireland SFC semi-final in four years.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:56

  Setting high standards

  County Meath Golf Club outside Trim has a history which can be traced back to 1898 when local enthusiasts developed a course at Effernock outside the town on the Dublin road.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:51

  Clear and present danger for Meath in quarter-final

  Meath footballers can look forward to another big day out at Croke Park this weekend when they take on Kildare in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:00

  Players involved in club action

  After all the furore of the Leinster SFC final it was back to normality for Meath football last weekend as the championships resumed with some interesting results and notable absentees.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:57

  Clancy looking forward to the new Scottish soccer season

  "There's someone on the phone for you. You may put the brush down and talk to him," called Seaneen Clancy to her husband Tim last Thursday afternoon.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:51

  Time to stop complaining

  Hands up all those of you who are sick of hearing and talking about this year's Leinster SFC final.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 16:55

  Red mist shrouds Leinster title win

  The manner of victory will be questioned, debated and disputed for many years, but the history books will show that Meath claimed the 2010 Leinster SFC title following a fortunate win over Louth at Croke Park on Sunday.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 16:45

  Take a trip back in time at Trim GAA clubhouse

  Trim GAA club will host a photographic exhibition at the clubhouse on Friday evening which will provide a pictorial history from around 1890 to the present day.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:00

  Meath forwards can silence the loud supporters

  Meath will face Louth in a Leinster SFC final for only the third time in their 122-year history in the provincial competition.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 16:58

  Goodnight Meath despite Irene's heroic performance

  With less than a minute to go in this thrilling Ladies Leinster SFC semi-final at Stradbally on Sunday Meath were still in contention against a fancied Laois side.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 16:50

  Louth quietly waiting in the long grass

  Meath claimed the National Football League title in 1975 with an impressive 0-16 to 1-9 victory over the reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin and looked forward to taking the next step forward in the Leinster and All-Ireland championship.

• Published: 30 Jun 2010 16:59

  Killeen Castle shaping up for arrival of Solheim Cup

  A stretch of the legs through the sprawling acreage and crowded meadows of the magnificent Killeen Castle, which is celebrating its first anniversary, proves that recovery is well and truly underway at the venue for next year's Solheim Cup.

• Published: 30 Jun 2010 16:50

  Braying Hill silenced by goal blitz

  The longer the famine the better the feast. Meath ended nine years in the provincial wilderness with an exceptional victory over hapless Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 17:00

  Injuries dilute Meath threat

  The elation of last Saturday's Leinster SFC quarter-final replay victory over Laois was tempered somewhat by the news that Longwood's Michael Burke will miss the rest of the campaign following a serious double leg break.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 16:50

  Cone of silence as Harnan vacates manager's seat

  Meath under-age football suffered another major setback this week when it emerged that former All-Ireland-winning star Liam Harnan had resigned from his role as manager of the u-16 team.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 16:49

  Meath unleashed at Tullamore

  The second bite at the Laois cherry was the sweetest as Meath enjoyed the taste of victory at O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday evening and set up a Leinster SFC semi-final tie with Dublin at headquarters next Sunday.

• Published: 16 Jun 2010 17:00

  Meath survive to earn second chance

  Laois netminder Michael Nolan joined the growing list that are set to receive letters of sympathy from the International Goalkeepers Federation after his extra-time howler almost gifted Meath victory in the Leinster SFC quarter-final at Croke Park on Sunday.

• Published: 16 Jun 2010 16:58

  Impressive showing from Butler at Ballivor

  Local rider Alexander Butler put in a good performance at the Ballivor Grand Prix show jumping event last Sunday.

• Last updated: 16 Jun 2010 16:50

  Wasteful Meath kept on leash

  With a second successive Leinster SFC win staring them in the face for the first time in nine years, Meath managed to implode and allow Laois back into the equation following Sunday's quarter-final draw at rain-soaked Croke Park.