MATCH REPORT Minor Dublin v Meath
- Mar 03,2025
Leinster MFC Round one
Sunday March 2nd 2025
Dublin 3-20 Meath 0-06
Dublin got their Leinster minor championship campaign off to a fine start with an impressive performance over Meath on Sunday afternoon before a large gathering of supporters at the GAA National development centre at Abbottstown.
The home team set the tone and indeed the pace of this contest from the outset. Hannah Murphy, Lile Tully, Charlie Murphy and Gemma Connolly were instrumental for the Dubs during the opening period of the game.
At the interval Dublin lead by 2-08 to 0-03. Dublin’s goals coming from corner forwards Gemma Connolly and Ellie Reen. Three minutes into the second half Meath were dealt another hammer blow when half time substitute Lauren Rennicks was sinbinned for a somewhat clumsy challenge on Dublin full forward Zara Flood.
With Meath now down to fourteen players, Dublin’s domination of the game continued with Meath struggling to remain in contention. With seventeen minutes remaining on the clock Gemma Connolly scored her sides third goal of the game (her seconded) to put the game out of Meath’s grasp.
On Saturday reigning champions Kildare defeated Longford by 4-13 to 2-04. Kildare will look forward to their upcoming tussle with the Dubs. Meanwhile Meath will be eager to get their championship campaign back on track when they take on Longford. Both of these second-round fixtures are down for decision on March 22nd next.
Dublin minor v Meath: Kalia Behan (Naomh Mearnóg), Katie Hayes (Cuala), Tara Walsh (Kilmacud Crokes), Abaigh Pollock (Thomas Davis), Ciara Sheedy (Fingallians), Hannah Murphy (St Vincents), Keeva O’Donovan (Thomas Davis), Sophie McDonnell (Naomh Mearnóg), Lile Tully (Round Towers Lusk), Laoise Murtagh (St Maurs), Níadh Mooney (St Peregrines), Charlie Murphy (Ballyboden St Endas) Capt., Ellie Reen (Naomh Mearnóg), Zara Flood (Thomas Davis), Gemma Connolly (Fingallians).
Dublin scorers: Gemma Connolly 2-05 (4f), Ellie Reen 1-01, Zara Flood 0-04, Charlie Murphy 0-04, Lile Tully 0-02, Rebecca McEvoy 0-02, Níadh Mooney 0-01, Molly Bourke 0-01
Dublin Subs: Rebecca McEvoy for Ellie Reen, Molly Bourke for Níadh Mooney, Catarina Almeida for Ciara Sheedy, Holly O’Rourke for Laoise Murtagh, Phoebe Mackin for Gemma Connolly, Naomi Crilly for Sophie McDonnell, Zara Kós for Lile Tully, Emma Dowling for Charlie Murphy.
Dublin minor squad v Meath: Evelyn Arheit (Foxrock Cabinteely), Andrea Chapman (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Ruby Swayne (Round Tower Clondalkin), Grace McCoy (Naomh Olaf), Charlene Sone Lenou (Naomh Olaf), Saibhín Peyton (Pobal Parnell), Olivia Hanley (Clanna Gael Fontenoy).
Additional Dublin minor panel members: Abi Ryan (Ballymun Kickhams), Carrie Whelan (Clanna Gael Fontenoy), Kirsten Mooney (Fingallians), Laura McGlinchey (Na Fianna), Martha Whelan (St Sylvesters.
Meath: Jessica O’Neill, Brodie Kelly, Abigail Gough, Julia Collins, Ciara Flaherty, Lea Davey (Capt), Grace Summerville, Kaitlyn Gallagher, Sarah O’Gorman, Robyn Larkin, Meena McConnell, Niamh McGuinness, Millie Rose Russell, Poppy Byrne, Muireann Nelson.
Meath scorers: Muireann Nelson 0-02 (2f), Niamh McGuinness 0-01, Poppy Byrne 0-01, Meena McConnell 0-01, Olivia Quinn 0-01 (1f).
Meath squad: Erin Reilly, Siún Hartigan, Ríona Daly, Éabha Hanley, Tara Glennon, Ronnique Kato, Lauren Rennicks, Ella McGlue, Niamh Summerville, Niamh Byrne, Megan Nolan, Mia Griffin, Grace Moody, Hannah Briody, Qlivia Quinn.
Referee: Ian Culbert (Wicklow)