O'Brien handed another term

Ten months after he got the job, Meath senior football manager Eamonn O'Brien was unanimously appointed for another term at the helm at Monday night's Co Committee meeting in Trim. O'Brien was appointed last November following a protracted selection process and became the fourth manager in four years. Stability and consistency were required and with the appointment of an experienced backroom team of Robbie O'Malley, Donal Curtis and Colm Brady, the fortunes of Meath football gradually improved under O'Brien's guidance. Defeat by Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final last month did not dilute support for O'Brien, but Meath Co Committee chairman Barney Allen suggested that a Leinster SFC title would be the target next year. "We have to win a trophy in 2010 and the Leinster title would be a good start," Allen told delegates at Trim GAA clubhouse on Monday night. The senior selectors still have to be finalised. "We have to discuss the matter with Eamonn, the same selectors could be in place again, hopefully we can finalise that next week," stated the Co Committee chairman. Delegates also ratified Colm O'Rourke to continue at the helm of the u-21 football team along with his selectors from this year, Trevor Giles and Colm Menton. Hurling boss TJ Reilly was also ratified for another term following his success in winning the Nicky Rackard Cup, his selectors for 2010 remain also, Brendan Fitzsimons and Anthony Kirby. Meath Co Committee can also look forward to a visit from the Revenue Commissioners for an audit by 2012 it was disclosed at Monday night's meeting. Leinster Council convened a meeting for each county treasurer last week and Meath Co Committee was represented by Pat Clerkin. "This is an attempt by the Revenue Commissioners to introduce a set of standard regulations which each county will have to implement and follow," stated Clerkin. "I have no doubt that we will comply with these regulations when they are finalised," he added. "Is this to do with payments to county team managers," queried Ultan Fitzpatrick. "That could be the situation with some managers and it will have to addressed," stated the treasurer. "All Co Committees will have to get their affairs in order, but it's unlikely that anyone will be facing a situation of having to pay arrears," added the treasurer. Louth GAA Co Committee are looking for a new manager after Eamonn McEneaney stepped down on Tuesday morning. McEneaney had completed four years of a five-year term.