Meath face Cork on Sunday in the Allianz Football League Division 2 Final and ahead of the game, Robbie Brennan has opted to go with the same side that defeated Offaly in the Round 7 encounter last Sunday, with Cian McBride holding onto his place after coming in as a late change in Tullamore.
Tickets for the game on Sunday which throws in at 13:45, are available from selected SuperValu/Centra stores or online via the link: Meath vs Cork Tickets
Seán Brennan who has kept three clean sheets on Meath’s path to the decider, will once more line out in goals and for the seventh game of the eight in the League, he will have the full back line of Seamus Lavin, Seán Rafferty and Brian O’Halloran in front of him.
Seán Coffey will anchor the defensive effort at centre back and he will have his regular wing backs either side of him with Donal Keogan at wight half back and Ciaran Caulfield who makes his twentieth Allianz League start at left half back.
14 March 2026; Ciarán Caulfield of Meath during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Meath and Tyrone at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Fresh from netting a first half goal against Offaly, Bryan Menton will line out in the middle of the field and he will be partnered there by Jack Flynn who has kicked sixteen points to date in the League.
The half forward line sees Ruairí Kinsella line out at centre forward and the Dunshaughlin man is flanked by Jack O’Connor and Cian McBride.
Top-scorer for Meath in the League, Jordan Morris will line out at top of the right with Aaron Lynch in the opposite corner and Eoghan Frayne at full forward.
Ainm an Imreoir |
Club |
Líon Iomlán na gCluichí Imeartha |
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| 1. | Seán Ó Braonáin | Dún Doire | 22 |
| 2. | Seamus Ó Lamhain | Naomh Peadar Dún Bóinne | 68 |
| 3. | Seán Ó Raifeartaigh | Na Fianna | 25 |
| 4. | Brían Ó hAllúrain | Baile Íomhair | 29 |
| 5. | Dónall Mac Eochagáin | Rath Cheannaigh | 189 |
| 6. | Seán Ó Cofaigh | Baile na Breacaighe | 38 |
| 7. | Ciarán Mac Cathmhaoil | Átha Troim | 39 |
| 8. | Brían Ó Maintain | Domhnach Mór/Cill Dhéagláin | 157 |
| 9. | Seac Ó Floinn | Rath Tó | 35 |
| 10. | Seán Ó Conchobhair | Currach Átha | 54 |
| 11. | Ruairí Ó Cinnsealaigh | Domhnach Seachnaill | 29 |
| 12. | Cian Mac Giolla Bhríde | Na Dúnaibh | 21 |
| 13. | Jordan Ó Muiris | Réaltaí Dhún an Rí | 61 |
| 14. | Eoghan De Fréin (Capt.) | Druim Samhraidh | 37 |
| 15. | Árón Ó Loingsigh | Átha Troim | 34 |
Ionadaí |
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| 16. | Liam Ó hOgáin | Maigh Dearmhaí | 24 |
| 17. | Cillian Mac Gabhann | Baile an Chaisleán | 4 |
| 18. | Rónán Ó Riain | Druim Samhraidh | 59 |
| 19. | Cathal Ó hIcí | Baile Sencaill | 53 |
| 20. | Conchúir Ó Liath | Domhnach Seachnaill | 14 |
| 21. | Séarlas Ó Conchúir | Domhnach Seachnaill | 2 |
| 22. | Oisín Ó Mairtín | Bhulf Tón | 4 |
| 23. | Seosamh Ó Conluáin | Naomh Colmcille | 49 |
| 24. | Iáson Ó Scolaidhe | Sean Chaisleán | 36 |
| 25. | Conchobhar Diuc | Domhnach Seachnaill | 20 |
| 26. | Ceitheach de Cuirtéis | Rath Cheannaigh | 30 |
Match Officials
- Referee: Brendan Griffin (Ciarraí)
15 March 2026; Referee Brendan Griffin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Roscommon and Donegal at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
- Standby Referee: Noel Mooney (An Cabhán)
- Line Umpire: Fergal Kelly (An Longfort)
- Sideline Official: Ian Howley (Áth Cliath)
- Time Official: James Connors (Dún na nGall)
- Hawkeye Official: David Grogan (Tiobraid Árann)
- Score Umpires: Chris Lyons, Tadhg Murphy, Eamon Whelan & Pat O’Keefe
Meath Results to Date
Round |
Team 1 |
Score |
Score |
Team 2 |
Date |
Venue |
| 1 | Meath | (0-19) | (1-13) | Derry | January 24 | Croke Park |
| 2 | Meath | (2-17) | (1-18) | Cavan | February 1 | Kingspan Breffni |
| 3 | Meath | (1-20) | (0-22) | Louth | February 14 | Croke Park |
| 4 | Meath | (1-21) | (1-23) | Cork | February 22 | Páirc Uí Rinn |
| 5 | Meath | (1-21) | (0-10) | Kildare | February 28 | Cedral St. Conleth’s Park |
| 6 | Meath | (3-24) | (2-22) | Tyrone | March 14 | Croke Park |
| 7 | Meath | (2-22) | (0-18) | Offaly | March 22 | Glenisk O’Connor Park |
22 March 2026; Cian McBride of Meath during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Offaly and Meath at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Cork Results to Date
Round |
Team 1 |
Score |
Score |
Team 2 |
Date |
Venue |
| 1 | Cork | (0-24) | (2-17) | Cavan | January 25 | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh |
| 2 | Cork | (1-17) | (1-12) | Louth | February 1 | Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda |
| 3 | Cork | (3-15) | (0-19) | Offaly | February 15 | Glenisk O’Connor Park |
| 4 | Cork | (1-23) | (1-21) | Meath | February 22 | Páirc Uí Rinn |
| 5 | Cork | (0-14) | (1-31) | Derry | March 1 | Find Insurance Celtic Park, Derry |
| 6 | Cork | (1-31) | (2-19) | Kildare | March 14 | Páirc Uí Rinn |
| 7 | Cork | (0-22) | (0-19) | Tyrone | March 22 | O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh |
22 March 2026; Steven Sherlock of Cork during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Tyrone and Cork at O’Neills Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile
Broadcast Arrangements
- Television: Live on TG4
- Radio: Live on LMFM
The Meath Football kit van, proudly sponsored by DK Motors, Kilberry. Jason Plunkett (Chairperson Meath GAA) and Paddy Doyle (Meath Football Kitman) accept the van from Derek Kerrigan (DK Motors). Photo is courtesy of Paula Greif/www.sportsaction.ie
