29th January 2006 - Meath's First Title with Eamonn Barry

Today in Navan Meath took the O'Byrne Cup Title in front of a crowd of just under 14,000. While Meath were well ahead at half time, Offaly worked well in the second half to come to just 4 points behind. An inspirational goal from Ger Robinson was followed by Joe Sheridan's second goal and the Royal County took it's first piece of silverware under new manager, Eamonn Barry. The 3 goals were the difference between the sides at the final whistle, with Offaly scoring 0-14 to Meath's 3-14.

22nd January 2006 - Meath progress to O'Bryne Cup Final

P. Curran - top scorer for Meath

Meath had with 3 changes from the starting 15 on the programme - Paddy Nugent replaced the injured Denis Kealy, Niall McLoughlin started instead of D. Clarke and N. Crawford partnered Barry Lynch at mid-field instead of A. Moyles. Full Time: Meath 0-16, Dublin 1-11 Half Time: Meath 0-8, Dublin 0-6 Meath: R. Nolan, P. Nugent, T. O'Connor, C. King, N. McLoughlin, J.Donohue, S. Kenny, B. Lynch (0-1), N. Crawford, P. Curran (0-9), J. Sheridan (0-3), S. McInerney, D. Regan (0-3), C. Brennan, M. Doran. Subs: S. Bray for D. Regan, G. Geraghty for C. Brennan and P. Byrne for M. Doran

20th January 2006 - Meath team for O'Byrne Clash with Dublin

Eamonn Barry retains the starting fifteen from the win last weekend against Westmeath.

15th January 2006 - Meath Continue Winning Ways

Meath saw off the challenge of neighbours Westmeath today in Páirc Tailteann and now face Dublin in Parnell Park next week.

Full Time: Meath 0-18 Westmeath 1-11

Scorers: M. Doran (0-5) P. Curran (0-4) J. Sheridan (0-3) D. Regan (0-3) and B. Lynch, S. McInerney, N. McLoughlin (0-1 each)
Subs: N. Crawford for D. Kealy, N. McLoughlin for D. Clarke, P. Byrne for McInerney, D. White for P. Curran and W. Reilly for A. Moyles.

8th January 2006 - First Round Win for Meath

Meath's campaign under new manager Eamonn Barry got off to a winning start over DCU in Navan today. Meath will play neighbours Westmeath in Navan next weekend.

Full Time: Meath 1-13 DCU 1-10

Meath Team:

Subs:
16. John Curray (Ballinabrackey)
17. Niall McLoughlin (Wolfe Tones)
18. Nigel Crawford (Dunboyne)
19. Brian Farrell (Nobber)
20. Conor Brennan (Dunsany)
21. Daithi White (St. Patrick's)
22. Wayne Reilly (Drumconrath)
23. Peadar Byrne (Ballinlough)
24. Ger Robinson (Dunboyne)
25. John L. Magee (Carnaross)
26. Ronan Kearns (St. Patrick's)

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It is intended to organize an O' Byrne Cup Shield S.F. Competition in 2006. This competition will involve the first round losers in the O' Byrne Cup S.F. Competition and the Draw is the same as for that Competition viz:-

1. Losers Dublin / UCD v Losers Wicklow / Wicklow - 15.1.2006

2. Losers Meath / DCU v Losers Carlow / Westmeath - 15.1.2006

3. Losers Louth / DIT v Losers Offaly / Kilkenny - 15.1.2006

4. Losers Kildare / Longford v Losers Athlone IT / Laois - 15.1.2006

5. Winners 1 v Winners 2 - 22.1.2006

6. Winners 3 v Winners 4 - 22.1.2006

CRAOBH: 5 v 6 - 29.1.2006

The first named team has home venue except in the case of a Third Level College - in such circumstances the College team shall be away to their opponents. Extra time will apply, if necessary, in these fixtures.

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COMHAIRLE LAIGHEAN C.L.G.

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