Meath and Kerry meet on Saturday afternoon in Glenisk O’Connor Park with a place in the last eight of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship at stake. The winners will earn that spot and with it a two week break while the losing side will face a preliminary quarter final in a weeks time.
From the side that secured a place in the knockout stage of the Championship against Roscommon on May 30, Meath have made one alteration as Mathew Costello is replaced by Cathal Hickey.
Donal Keogan is in line to make is 180th appearance in the Meath jersey when he pulls on his customary number 5 jersey and the return of Cathal Hickey to the starting line-up for the first time in a year will see the Seneschalstown clubman bring up the half century of appearances.
Billy Hogan who saved a penalty against Roscommon in Round 2 continues in goals and he will once more have Seamus Lavin, Seán Rafferty and Brian O’Halloran in front of himin the full back line.
Seán Coffey anchors the defence at centre back and he will be flanked by Donal Keogan and Ciarán Caulfield who fill the wing back berths.
Adam O’Neill who came in as a late replacement for Jack Flynn the last day, continues at midfield and just as he did against Dublin and Roscommon, Adam will partner Bryan Menton.
Two thirds of the half forward line come from Dunshaughlin with Conor Duke lining out at right half forward and Ruairí Kinsella at centre forward and they are joined by the returning Cathal Hickey.
The inside line of the attack remains unchanged with Jordan Morris linking up with James Conlon and team captain Eoghan Frayne.
Tickets for the game on Saturday are priced as below and are available from selected Super Valu/Centra stores or via the link – Meath vs Kerry Tickets
Stand
- Adult – €25
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Student/OAP – €20
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Juvenile (U16) – €5
Terrace
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Adult – €20
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Juvenile – €5
Player Name |
Club |
Total Appearances |
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| 1. | Billy Hogan | Maigh Dearmhaí | 20 |
| 2. | Seamus Lavin | Naomh Peadar Dún Bóinne | 58 |
| 3. | Seán Rafferty | Na Fianna | 16 |
| 4. | Brian O’Halloran | Baile Íomhair | 20 |
| 5. | Donal Keogan | Rath Cheannaigh | 179 |
| 6. | Seán Coffey | Baile na Breacaighe | 28 |
| 7. | Ciarán Caulfield | Átha Troim | 29 |
| 8. | Bryan Menton | Domhnach Mór/Cill Dhéagláin | 146 |
| 9. | Adam O’Neill | Bhulf Tón | 34 |
| 10. | Conor Duke | Domhnach Seachnaill | 13 |
| 11. | Ruairí Kinsella | Domhnach Seachnaill | 19 |
| 12. | Cathal Hickey | Baile Sencaill | 49 |
| 13. | Jordan Morris | Réaltaí Dún a Rí | 51 |
| 14. | James Conlon | Naomh Colmcille | 45 |
| 15. | Eoghan Frayne (Capt) | Druim Samhraidh | 27 |
| 16. | Seán Brennan | Dún Doire | 15 |
| 17. | Ronan Ryan | Druim Samhraidh | 54 |
| 18. | Eoin Harkin | Dún Samhna | 32 |
| 19. | James McEntee | Currach Átha | 68 |
| 20. | Cian McBride | Naomh Ultain | 13 |
| 21. | Conor Gray | Domhnach Seachnaill | 11 |
| 22. | Shane Walsh | Na Fianna | 48 |
| 23. | Aaron Lynch | Átha Troim | 29 |
| 24. | Daithí McGowan | Rath Tó | 32 |
| 25. | Keith Curtis | Rath Cheannaigh | 25 |
| 26. | Diarmuid Moriarty | Currach Átha | 17 |
Last Five Championship Meetings
| 2024 | Kerry | 2-18 | 0-09 | Meath | All-Ireland Round Robin | Páirc Tailteann |
| 2019 | Kerry | 2-18 | 1-13 | Meath | All-Ireland Super 8’s | Páirc Tailteann |
| 2009 | Kerry | 2-08 | 1-07 | Meath | All-Ireland Semi-Final | Croke Park |
| 2001 | Meath | 2-14 | 0-05 | Kerry | All-Ireland Semi-Final | Croke Park |
| 1986 | Kerry | 2-13 | 0-12 | Meath | All-Ireland Semi-Final | Croke Park |
Match Officials
- Referee – Joe McQuillan (An Cabhán)
- Standby Referee – Conor Lane (Corcaigh)
- Line Umpire – Chris Maguire (An Clár)
- Sideline Official – Enda Kenny (An Iarmhí)
- Time Official – Sean Martin (Ros Comáin)
- Score Umpires – Jimmy Galligan, TP Gray, Mickey Lee & Tomás O’Keefe
