Seasonal cheer for MDL

The Meath & District League have received the perfect Christmas present with the news that they are to get €250,000 as part of a regional development capital sports grant . The money a huge boost to the league and will be used to provide a full-sized all weather pitch. "There was some great work behind the scenes from local politicans and the FAI to bring this about," said MDL secretary Gerry Gorman. "Ray Butler and Damien English, in particular were very attentive to the project along with the late Shane McEntee and also Dominic Hannigan and Shane Cassells." The hope is that work can get started on the project in the spring with the pitch to be completed for the start of next season.