What was probably one of the smallest ever attendance at a county convention ended shortly before 9pm with all business completed in record time.

In the absence of secretary Ciaran Flynn following the untimely death of his mother Ann, assistant secretary Nick Fitzgerald guided delegates through what was a comprehensive secretary’s report.

There were just three bye-laws up for discussion with the one from Eastern Gaels proving the most controversial. Meath’s newest club sought that bye-law six be amended by the addition of the following clause: A player resident in the parish of Laytown-Mornington as defined in bye-law 8 (b) who has not played with his first club in the previous 48 weeks may choose to transfer to another club within the same Parish. Transfer requests in this instance will be processed as per bye-law 6 (d). In instances where the first club does not sign the transfer request, the request shall be signed directly by the Meath county secretary and forwarded to the Meath County Competitions Control Committee as per Bye Law 6 (c) for ratification.

The proposal was strongly opposed by St Colmcille’s and was defeated after receiving the support of just 11 delegates.

A proposal from the county committee that the county treasurer and Children’s Officer  be subject to the maximum period of five years in officer, bringing them in line with other positions was passed unanimously.

The amendments necessary to approve the recent regulation changes to club competitions for 2025 that were passed at a special county committee meeting recently also won unanimous approval.

Delegates agreed to allow a motion from the Dunderry club regarding financial compensation for coaching fund under spend to go to Congress, though some expressed doubts that the motion was in order.

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