Two from two for both regions as the Bradys Automotive Regional Football Championship heads for a showdown at Devenish Park, Dunganny on Sunday 22 November (12 noon)
The 2026 Bradys Automotive Regional Football Championship will be decided on Sunday 22 November, when Boyne Valley (Gleann na Bóinne) and Tara (Teamhair) meet in the Final at Devenish Park, Dunganny, throw-in 12 noon.
Both regions won both of their group games over the opening two Sundays in Dunganny. That leaves them level on four points and out of reach of An Tuaisceart and Moyfenragh (Maigh Fionnráithe), so Round 3 will not be played and the Final goes ahead as planned.
Round 1: Two-point wins for Tara and Boyne Valley
The championship opened on Sunday 1 November with two games decided by a total of four points.
Tara 3-12 (21) Moyfenragh 1-16 (19)
Moyfenragh made the stronger start and led 0-8 to 0-6 at half-time, with David Lernihan (0-7) in fine form. Ethan Devine’s goal early in the second half pushed them further ahead. Tara’s goal threat then turned the game. Seán Óg Tiernan, John Finnerty and Ben Corkery all found the net, and Corkery’s 1-3 led the way as Tara held off a late Moyfenragh rally to win by two.
Boyne Valley 0-16 (16) An Tuaisceart 0-14 (14)
Boyne Valley edged out the reigning champions in the second game. They led 0-9 to 0-8 at the break, and An Tuaisceart moved in front during the third quarter, but late scores from goalkeeper Finn Moore and David Bell (0-4 each) saw Boyne Valley home. Hughie Corcoran top-scored for An Tuaisceart with 0-5.
Round 2: Unbeaten pair book their Final places
Photo: Paula Greif
Tara 1-12 (15) An Tuaisceart 0-13 (13)
There was nothing between Tara and An Tuaisceart at half-time, with the sides level at 0-6 each. Tara found the extra gear in the second half, and a 1-6 to 0-7 second-half tally gave them their second two-point win in a row.
Photo: Paula Greif
Boyne Valley 2-12 (18) Moyfenragh 0-12 (12)
Boyne Valley led by a point at the break, 1-7 to 0-9, in a close first half. They pulled clear after the restart, adding 1-5 to Moyfenragh’s 0-3 to win by six and finish the group stage top of the table.
Final Group Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boyne Valley | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 4 |
| 2 | Tara | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 | An Tuaisceart | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 4 | Moyfenragh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Looking Ahead: The Final
The Final brings together the two form teams of the championship, and they will be meeting for the first time this year.
Boyne Valley have the meanest defence in the competition, conceding just 26 points over two games. Their 2-12 against Moyfenragh was their best display so far. Captain James O’Hare and his Rathkenny clubmate Finn Moore, who scored 0-4 from goal in Round 1, are key figures, while David Bell, Dylan Keating and Seán Tyrrell have all scored well up front.
Tara are the competition’s top scorers with 36 points, and their goal threat is their biggest weapon. They scored four goals in two games, more than any other region. Ben Corkery, Adam Quinn and Seán Óg Tiernan lead the attack, and Tara have twice shown they can come through tight finishes.
With two unbeaten sides, a close group stage and players from 13 clubs across the county involved, a great occasion is in store in Dunganny.
Bradys Automotive Regional Football Championship Final
Boyne Valley v Tara
Sunday 22 November, 12 noon
Devenish Park, Dunganny
Come out and support your club’s players. Thanks to our sponsors Bradys Automotive and to Mí Meath, sponsors of the Player of the Week award.
By Meath GAA Tue 10th Nov
