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Club Football Championships 2026

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Replying To madmeath:  "The big guns we're more reliant on single points and in Ratoaths case goals also.

Single Points:

23: Dunshaughlin,

18: St. Colmcilles

17: Wolfe Tones

15: Ratoath

10: Summerhill

9: Trim, Gael Colmcille & Skryne

8: Seneschalstown & Rathkenny

7: Donaghmore/Ashbourne

6: Simonstown & Kilbride

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4: St Peters Dunboyne & Na Fianna

3:

2:

1: Ballinabrackey"
I think the top 10 individual scorers in the SFC over the weekend were as follows:
Top Scorers:

1. Aaron Murphy Dunshaughlin, 0-13 (1tp, 3f) 0-10 from play.

2. Aaron Lynch Trim, 0-12 (3tpf's, 1 tp, 1f, 1 '45') 0-4 from play.

3. Keith Curtis Rathkenny, 0-8 (3 tpf's) 0-2 from play.

3.Cormac O' Donoghoe, St. Colmcilles 2-2, all from play.

3. James Conlon St. Colmcilles (0-8 4f), 0-4 from play.

6. Conor Duke, Dunshaughlin 0-7 (1 tp, 1 '45') 0-6 from play.

6. Daithí McGowan, Ratoath 1-4 (1f) 1-3 from play.

6. Shane McEnery, Simonstown 0-7 (2 tp, 1 2tpf's) 0-5 from play.

6. Cian Commons 0-7, Senenschalstown (1tp, 1tpf, 2fs) 0-3 from play.

6. Charlie Gallagher, St. Peters Dunboyne 0-7 (1f, 2 tpf's, 1 tp) 0-2 from play.

madmeath (Meath) - Posts: 116 - 11/08/2026 16:36:20    2689469

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Replying To GoalsWinGames:  "Intermediate Championship Power Rankings after round 1-
1 Meath Hill
2 Oldcastle
3 Moynalvey
4 Castletown
5 St. Pats
6 Duleek- Bellewstown
7 Walterstown
8 Clann na nGael
9 Longwood
10 Navan O'Mahonys
11 Blackhall Gaels
12 Dunsany
13 St. Michaels
14 Bective
15 Ballivor
16 Drumbaragh"
Might move Duleek-Bellewstown up a few spots after hearing Eamonn Armstrong will likely be available to play by round 3. Good to see AFL clubs supporting their Irish players playing club championship back home when their season is finished.

GILES96 (Meath) - Posts: 6 - 12/08/2026 13:21:59    2689560

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Replying To madmeath:  "I think the top 10 individual scorers in the SFC over the weekend were as follows:
Top Scorers:

1. Aaron Murphy Dunshaughlin, 0-13 (1tp, 3f) 0-10 from play.

2. Aaron Lynch Trim, 0-12 (3tpf's, 1 tp, 1f, 1 '45') 0-4 from play.

3. Keith Curtis Rathkenny, 0-8 (3 tpf's) 0-2 from play.

3.Cormac O' Donoghoe, St. Colmcilles 2-2, all from play.

3. James Conlon St. Colmcilles (0-8 4f), 0-4 from play.

6. Conor Duke, Dunshaughlin 0-7 (1 tp, 1 '45') 0-6 from play.

6. Daithí McGowan, Ratoath 1-4 (1f) 1-3 from play.

6. Shane McEnery, Simonstown 0-7 (2 tp, 1 2tpf's) 0-5 from play.

6. Cian Commons 0-7, Senenschalstown (1tp, 1tpf, 2fs) 0-3 from play.

6. Charlie Gallagher, St. Peters Dunboyne 0-7 (1f, 2 tpf's, 1 tp) 0-2 from play."
How did Jamie Murphy get on at the weekend for Pats?

Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 460 - 12/08/2026 14:37:40    2689579

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Replying To Selwyn:  "How did Jamie Murphy get on at the weekend for Pats?"
The goal he got went viral, he scored 1-6 and according to today's Meath Chronicle he scored a fantastic 2 pointer from near the sideline and they gave him man of the match.
The Meath Chronicle (print edition) has excellent match reports on all the championship games over the weekend.

madmeath (Meath) - Posts: 116 - 12/08/2026 21:57:12    2689632

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Replying To madmeath:  "The goal he got went viral, he scored 1-6 and according to today's Meath Chronicle he scored a fantastic 2 pointer from near the sideline and they gave him man of the match.
The Meath Chronicle (print edition) has excellent match reports on all the championship games over the weekend."
Not Jamie's best game. I think the free from the sideline was the only free he scored, he missed 5 easier frees which is very unlike him.

Sheridan2010louth (Meath) - Posts: 356 - 13/08/2026 11:21:57    2689672

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Replying To madmeath:  "The goal he got went viral, he scored 1-6 and according to today's Meath Chronicle he scored a fantastic 2 pointer from near the sideline and they gave him man of the match.
The Meath Chronicle (print edition) has excellent match reports on all the championship games over the weekend."
Colm Finlay on Twitter has a video of his free. Must have been 60+ metres in total distance and he probably had another 10m on it at least.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1468 - 13/08/2026 11:23:20    2689673

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Replying To GILES96:  "Might move Duleek-Bellewstown up a few spots after hearing Eamonn Armstrong will likely be available to play by round 3. Good to see AFL clubs supporting their Irish players playing club championship back home when their season is finished."
They'll need him, I think Castletown will beat them Saturday week and it'll be a do or die clash against Oldcastle in the final round. Don't think they're good enough to challenge with him anyway.

Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 186 - 13/08/2026 13:57:47    2689710

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Predictions for this weekends senior games?

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 22 - 18/08/2026 10:51:02    2690266

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Predictions for this weekends senior games?"
Hearing Banty tore his quad for the Cillies. They'll struggle without him if he is sidelined for the long haul.

Royalroyal97 (Meath) - Posts: 45 - 18/08/2026 15:09:38    2690331

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Predictions for this weekends senior games?"
Group A:

Kilbride vs Rathkenny -- Kilbride had a great first half against reigning champions Summerhill but clearly lacked the bench impact to seriously defend their lead in the 2nd half. They had glimpses of quality football and transitioned sharply from defense into attack, but Summerhill broke them down and they had a nightmare on kickouts and got a few nasty looking injuries, which puts them under pressure. If Curtis can get on his game and score the chances he apparently got at the last game, Rathkenny have to be favorites. They are a team capable of driving forward, which is to be expected when you have players like Donal Keogan in the team. I think it'll be a competitive game but in the final 10-15 minutes Kilbride will fade out from lack of depth and Rathkenny take it.
Verdict: Rathkenny by 6

Dunboyne vs Summerhill -- Summerhill looked fairly sluggish against Kilbride and historically they struggle in group stages. Dunboyne are a better, more experienced team than Kilbride and will put it up to the Champions more. Apparently Charlie Gallagher was on crutches, which will worry them after his monster performance, but again I think Summerhill will have enough quality to eek it out at the end.
Verdict: Summerhill by 3

Group B:

Trim vs Ratoath -- Trim were impressive against Na Fianna (Aaron Lynch in particular), but again Na Fianna are no great shakes and are tipped for relegation by many. Ratoath dismantled Skryne in an emphatic victory in Dunshaughlin, and they look the team that got to the county final last year. I think Trim will prove a much stiffer challenge than Skryne for them but they'll get the job done.
Verdict: Ratoath by 5

Na Fianna vs Skryne -- I expect Na Fianna to improve as this is a must-win game for them as they are unlikely to get anything from Ratoath. Skryne were very disappointing against Ratoath but will be expected to improve also. I think it'll be a more competitive game than expected but Skryne get the win.
Verdict: Skryne by 2

Group C:

St Colmcille's vs Wolfe Tones -- Certainly an interesting matchup. The Cilles had an impressive victory against Seneschalstown and certainly have some stars in the team, but the Tones are fourth favorites for the entire championship and dismantled Ballinabrackey last time out. I'm expecting a very good game and one that's easy on the eyes. However, I think Tones ultimately have a bit too much quality.
Verdict: Tones by 4

Seneschalstown vs Ballinabrackey -- Usually this should be a close game, but Ballinabrackey were so poor against Tones I can't see them winning the game, especially with Sean Coffey gone with an ACL injury. It could be a rough Championship for them and while I doubt they'll get relegated Coffey is a huge blow. I think Ballinabrackey come out flying but collapse after 20-25 minutes.
Verdict: Seneschalstown by 7

Group D:

Dunshaughlin vs Donaghmore Ashbourne -- Ashbourne almost got a result against Gaeil Colmcille but fell short, and they are playing a Dunshaughlin team who have two county players gone with ACL injuries. Dunshaughlin had a slow first half against Simonstown but eventually showed their quality -- Aaron Murphy and Conor Duke scored 0-20 out of 0-27 between them, and 0-27 is a serious score in club football in general -- Costello was poor enough, but Charlie O'Connor was immense from the 6 position. Ashbourne need a result to have any hope of qualifying for the knockout stages, so I expect them to leave everything on the pitch. Ultimately though, I think Dunshaughlin are good enough to get the result.
Verdict: Dunshaughlin by 4

Gaeil Colmcille vs Simonstown -- Simonstown were very poor against Dunshaughlin and Gaeil Colmcille were relatively impressive against Ashbourne. I expect a close first half but Gaeil Colmcille pulling away bit by bit in the second.
Verdict: Gaeil Colmcille by 6

RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - Posts: 105 - 18/08/2026 15:53:26    2690340

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Senior:
Kilbride v Rathkenny - Rathkenny by 4
Dunboyne v Summerhill - Summerhill by 6

Trim v Ratoath - Ratoath by 6
Skyrne v Na Fianna - Skyrne by 3

St Colmcilles v Wolfe Tones - Tones by 4
Ballinabrackey v Seneschalstown - Seneschalstown by 8

Dunshaughlin v D/Ashbourne - Dunshaughlin by 5
Gaeil Colmcille v Simonstown - Colmcille by 4

Intermediate:
NOM v Longwood - NOM by 8
Bective v St Pat's - Pat's by 9

Waltersotwn v Drumbaragh - Walterstown by 10
Clann na nGael v Michael's - Michael's by 1

Dunsany v Meath Hill - Meath Hill by 10
Moynalvey v Blackhall Gaels - Moynalvey by 8

Ballivor v Oldcastle - Oldcastle by 4
Castletown v Duleek- Bellewstown - Castletown by 6

Junior A:
wins for Slane, Syddan, Curraha, St Vincent's, Nobber and Balinlough

Junior B:
Wins for Clonard, Cortown, Kilmainhwood and Kilmainham

Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 186 - 19/08/2026 15:24:37    2690467

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Replying To Royalroyal97:  "Hearing Banty tore his quad for the Cillies. They'll struggle without him if he is sidelined for the long haul."
Yeah heard he is gone for 3/4 month's.Massive blow for the Cilles alright.Hopefully he recovers well as we need him flying for the league next year.

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 424 - 20/08/2026 10:02:01    2690548

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Senior:
Kilbride v Rathkenny - Rathkenny by 5
Dunboyne v Summerhill - Summerhill by 5

Trim v Ratoath - Ratoath by 10
Skyrne v Na Fianna - Skyrne by 5

St Colmcilles v Wolfe Tones - Tones by 4
Ballinabrackey v Seneschalstown - Seneschalstown by 6

Dunshaughlin v D/Ashbourne - Ashbourne by 2
Gaeil Colmcille v Simonstown - Colmcille by 5

Intermediate:
NOM v Longwood - NOM by 7
Bective v St Pat's - Pat's by 8

Waltersotwn v Drumbaragh - Walterstown by 8
Clann na nGael v Michael's - Clann na- 3

Dunsany v Meath Hill - Meath Hill by 8
Moynalvey v Blackhall Gaels - Moynalvey by 5

Ballivor v Oldcastle -Ballivor by 3
Castletown v Duleek- Bellewstown - Castletown by 5

Meathman721 (Meath) - Posts: 8 - 20/08/2026 10:38:28    2690558

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Replying To Proudroyal:  "Yeah heard he is gone for 3/4 month's.Massive blow for the Cilles alright.Hopefully he recovers well as we need him flying for the league next year."
What is it with Meath lads getting injured

RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - Posts: 105 - 20/08/2026 11:37:55    2690579

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As we look forward to another weekend of the club football champ I wanted to share my thoughts on the games i see of being of interest:

Navan O'Mahonys v Longwood

O'Mahonys will come into it off the back of a bad R1 loss. Longwood won't be travelling over to Athboy to make up the numbers. Expect a fairly tight opening with both sides testing each other out before someone eventually decides that kicking the ball over the bar from 45 yards is actually a perfectly reasonable option.

O'Mahonys have the bigger-name club pedigree, but Longwood are the sort of side you don't want hanging around in a close game. If they can keep it tight into the final 10 minutes, they'll fancy their chances.

Im predicting soft lads from the town will pull out their soccer skills and get the W. NOM by 19

Moylagh v Ballinlough

Ballinlough come into it after putting 3-14 past St Mary's in Round 1, so they'll be fancying themselves. Moylagh, meanwhile, lost to Nobber by three after scoring 2-13 themselves - which suggests they can score, but defending may be more of a long-term development project.

Moylagh will fancy themselves in Millbrook, while Ballinlough will presumably arrive with the confidence of a team who have already discovered where the goals are.

Expect a tight first half, followed by the traditional Junior Championship second half where nobody remembers the concept of a defensive structure and every attack ends with someone launching one from 45 yards.

Prediction: Moylagh 2-14, Ballinlough 2-12.

Moylagh to sneak it late, followed by 45 minutes of people on the forum explaining why the referee cost both teams the game.

Could be an absolute classic. Or 17-16. There is no middle ground in Junior football.

Skryne v Na Fianna

Skryne will be looking to put one over Na Fianna and remind everyone that the old guard still has a bit of life in it. Na Fianna, meanwhile, will arrive with the youthful confidence of a team that hasn't yet learned that Meath championship football is mostly about making things unnecessarily difficult. Skyrne are boosted by the resturn of meath minor star Colm Dotherty.

Expect Skryne to try and control the game, Na Fianna to run everything at 100mph for 15 minutes, followed by both teams deciding that actually moving the ball sideways is the safest option.

The key battle will be whether Skryne's experience can contain Na Fianna's legs. If it turns into a running game, Na Fianna should fancy it. If it becomes a proper old-fashioned Meath championship slog, Skryne will probably be smiling like cheshire cats

RegionalsGuru (Meath) - Posts: 65 - 20/08/2026 15:53:25    2690645

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