Either Darren Brennan or Danny Dixon will accept the Richard Barry Cup tomorrow (Sunday) on behalf of their side in the Bradys Skoda sponsored Regional Football Championship Final and in advance of the decider, we got to know the two captains a little better.
Find out who is the best trainer, laziest trainer, best game they’ve played in, best game they’ve been at and much more in their player profiles.
Tickets for the game are available via the Meath GAA App.
One Minute with Darren Brennan (Boyne Valley)
- Age: 30
- Favourite Position: Full Forward
- Favourite Pitch: Kilmore Park
- Hobbies: Golf, 5 a side
- Childhood Hero: Matt Giteau
- Best player you have played with: Shaun Deering
- Best player you have played against: Daire Rowe
- Best game you have been involved in: Lough Crew game
- Best game you have ever seen: Ireland v New Zealand 2018
- Best trainer on the panel: David McLoughlin
- Worst trainer on the panel: Sean Clare
- Most disliked training drill: Tackling square
- Best motivator within the panel: Jack Doyle
- Pre-Match meal: Eggs on toast
- Any superstitions: Same routine
- Favourite Song: Never too much
- Favourite Film: Moneyball
- Streaming recommendation (Netflix/Disney programme): The Bear
- Best advice ever received: Enjoy it
- Biggest influence on career: My Son! (Ciaran Harnan)
- Club volunteer of note: Paul Greene
- Song you listen to before big games: Never too much
- Most important skill: Kick with both feet
- Biggest strength in your game: Can kick with both feet
- Area of your game you would like to improve: Shooting
- Which club do you like to see do well apart from your own: Coolmine
- Advice for youngsters: Have fun
- Young player within your club to look out for: Barry Walsh
- 7 A-Side Team from the county: James Weldon, Ray Ryan, Sean Duggan, Padraic Harnan, Shaun Deering, Ciaran Harnan, Mark O’ Sullivan
- 7 A-Aide team from the rest of the country: David Clifford, Lee Keegan, Andy Moran, Peter Harte, Brian Fenton, Diarmuid Connolly, Seán O’ Shea
- Honours Won: St. Stephen’s Day 5 a side top goal scorer 2022, Junior C Championship 2011, Division 2 minor league 2011, Tiggy Cup Runner up
One Minute with Danny Dixon (Moyfenragh)
- Age: 24
- Favourite Position: Midfield
- Favourite Pitch: Boardsmill
- Hobbies: Football/Hurling
- Childhood Hero: Paul O Connell/Ronaldo
- Best player you have played with: Mathew Costello
- Best player you have played against: Conor Meyler
- Best game you have been involved in: Intermediate Hurling Championship Final 2021
- Best game you have ever seen: Grand Slam 2009
- Best trainer on the panel: Mickey Burke
- Worst trainer on the panel: Me
- Most disliked training drill: The Bronco
- Best motivator within the panel: Mickey Burke
- Pre-Match meal: Not fussy
- Any superstitions: No
- Favourite Song: Spancil Hill
- Favourite Film: Braveheart
- Streaming recommendation (Netflix/Disney programme): Top Boy
- Best advice ever received: Play to the final whistle
- Biggest influence on career: Dad
- Club volunteer of note: Cian Royston
- Which club do you like to see do well apart from your own: Rathmolyon
- Advice for youngsters: Be able to use both feet
- Young player within your club to look out for: Jim Roach/Luke Gallagher
- Honours Won: Intermediate Hurling Championship in 2021