Meath v Kerry

Will it be a Royal defence of the TG4 All-Ireland football title, or a first triumph in 29 years for the women from the Kingdom?

"We have been following a similar route in ways in that we've been building and taking it game by game. They hit five in their two group games en route to winning Group 3. And yet, here they are, back in the final again. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Where they came from - Division 2 football - is exactly where Kerry were this spring. We can only hope not, as their departure, alongside 19 other leading players, is undoubtedly an issue for the LGFA.

Two second-half goals in the space of three minutes paved the way for Meath's successful defence of their All-Ireland senior ladies football title in Croke ...

Niamh O’Sullivan cancelled that out but Paris McCarthy and Lorraine Scanlon fired over a point either side of a Grimes free and Kerry were within touching distance at the break, 1-5 to 1-8 down. Ciara Murphy and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh (free) had points on the board when after the latter’s effort she seized on Katie Newe’s attempt to retrieve a quick kick-out and found her target with a beautifully-placed lob in the seventh minute. Kerry were struggling with their kick-outs and Aoibhín Cleary was playing a blinder for Meath in the middle third. N. Ní Chonchúir for N. Carmody (44); E. McGlynn for P. McCarthy (45); C. Evans for D. O’Leary (56); M. O’Connell for A. O’Connell (58).N. Ní Chonchúir for N. Carmody (44); E. McGlynn for P. McCarthy (45); C. Evans for D. O’Leary (56); M. O’Connell for A. O’Connell (58). The intensity of Meath’s tackling throughout the second half was excellent and too often Kerry’s forwards ran into cul de sacs. E. Troy, N. O’Sullivan (1-1 each); B. Lynch (1-0); V. Wall (0-3, 2 frees); S. Grimes (0-3, 2 frees); E. Duggan (free) (0-1 each).E. Troy, N. O’Sullivan (1-1 each); B. Lynch (1-0); V. Wall (0-3, 2 frees); S. Grimes (0-3, 2 frees); E. Duggan (free) (0-1 each). O. Byrne for A. Leahy (inj 26); B. Lynch for K. Nesbitt (43); A. Dillane for J. O’Sullivan (55); O. Duff for K. Newe, E. White for S. Grimes, S. Wall for M. Thynne (all 56).O. Byrne for A. Leahy (inj 26); B. Lynch for K. Nesbitt (43); A. Dillane for J. O’Sullivan (55); O. Duff for K. Newe, E. White for S. Grimes, S. Wall for M. Thynne (all 56). By the seventh minute, they had 1-2 on the board and Meath, who didn’t score until two minutes later, appeared shellshocked. An Emma Duggan free stretched Meath’s lead once more but they were wasteful in front of goal, Duggan herself kicking three short by the 38th minute. Kerry didn’t help themselves with some poor discipline and overcarrying. L. Ní Mhuircheartaigh (1-2, 0-2 frees); S. O’Shea (0-2); C. Murphy, P. McCarthy, L. Scanlon (0-1 each).L. Ní Mhuircheartaigh (1-2, 0-2 frees); S. O’Shea (0-2); C. Murphy, P. McCarthy, L. Scanlon (0-1 each). M. McGuirk; K. Newe, M.K. Lynch, S. Ennis (c); E. Duggan, E. Troy, M. Thynne; M. O’Shaughnessy, O. Lally; V. Wall, A. Leahy, A. Cleary; N. O’Sullivan, K. Nesbitt, S. Grimes.M. McGuirk; K. Newe, M.K. Lynch, S. Ennis (c); E. Duggan, E. Troy, M. Thynne; M. O’Shaughnessy, O. Lally; V. Wall, A. Leahy, A. Cleary; N. O’Sullivan, K. Nesbitt, S. Grimes.

What a day for Meath, we'll have Emma Duffy's report, reaction and analysis coming up from Croke Park after that historic success. Thanks for joining us.

13. Vikki Wall (Dunboyne), 14. Stacey Grimes (Seneschalstown), 15. 10. Megan Thynne (Dunsany), 11. 5. Aoibheann Leahy (Navan O’Mahony’s), 6. 13. Paris McCarthy (Castleisland Desmonds), 14. Katie Newe (Ratoath) 2. Shauna Ennis (Na Fianna — captain), 3. Emma Duggan (Dunboyne), 12. 10. Niamh Carmody (Finuge/St Senans), 11. 5. Aishling O’Connell (Éire Óg, Cork), 6. 2. Julie O’Sullivan (Inbhear Sceine Gaels), 3. Danielle O’Leary (Rathmore), 15.

After wing back Ciara Murphy and Corca Dhuibhne sharpshooter Ní Mhuircheartaigh kicked early points, the latter capitalised on a miscued short kick-out to loft ...

Subs: N Ní Chonchuir for Carmody (44 mins), E McGlynn for McCarthy (45), A Dillane for O’Sullivan (55), C Evans for O’Leary (57), M O’Connell for A O’Connell (58). Subs: O Byrne for Leahy (22), B Lynch (1-0) for Nesbitt (42), O Duff for Newe (57), E White for Grimes (57), S Wall for Thynne (57). MEATH: M McGuirk; S Ennis, MK Lynch, K Newe; A Leahy, E Troy (1-1), A Cleary; M O’Shaughnessy, O Lally; M Thynne, E Duggan (0-1, free), K Nesbitt; V Wall (0-3, two frees), S Grimes (0-3, two frees), N O’Sullivan (1-2).

Meath have defended their All-Ireland senior ladies title with an emphatic win over Kerry in Croke Park, recording a league and championship double in the ...

She provided an assist to Stacey Grimes who set up O'Sullivan for a 45th minute goal that ultimately ensured that the Brendan Martin Cup would be staying in Meath before pouncing herself for a goal three minutes later after Wall's run had opened up Kerry and grimes had a shot blocked. Wall had Meath level with two frees and they added four more points by the 21st minute, the last a great combination between Wall and her Dunboyne sidekick Emma Duggan for a 1-6 to 1-2 lead, the game's critical period. Despite falling five points behind early on as Kerry hit them with 1-2 in the opening six minutes Meath showed poise and control to engineer their way back into it quickly and opened up in the second half with two goals to make their back-to-back journey less stressful than it had been in their quarter-final and semi-final.

Defending champions Meath and Kerry meet in the TG4 All-Ireland Football Championship final at Croke Park.

Meath make a change with Kelsey Nesbitt off and Bridgetta Lynch on. Just as we say that, Meath counter-attack at pace through the Kerry lines. This time, Vikki Wall drives forward, feeds Stacey Grimes who's shot is deflected up and Bridgetta Lynch wins the aerial battle only to see her effort cannon back off the crossbar.

Meath retain their All-Ireland Ladies Football title with an exciting 3-10 to 1-7 win over Kerry in Sunday's Croke Park showpiece.

First, a swift Meath counter-attack culminated in Stacey Grimes passing to the impressive O'Sullivan, who palmed the ball into the empty net to give the defending champions a five-point cushion after 45 minutes. In a tense second half, Kerry pulled within one after Siofra O'Shea and Ni Mhuircheartaigh scores but an Emma Duggan free stretched Meath's lead out to two before two goals in three minutes put the game beyond the Munster county's reach. But after Stacey Grimes got Meath on the board, Troy found the back of the Kerry net after a superb assist from Kelsey Nesbitt.

Meath are aiming to retain their All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship title against Kerry at Croke Park.

This was a dream start for the Kingdom but Meath responded in the manner of true champions. 31 July 2022; Meath players Vikki Wall, right ...

The tie remained delicately poised, until the holders spectacularly turned the screw with two goals in the space of just four minutes. Having restored parity in lightning quick time, the Royals subsequently took control of the proceedings courtesy of four points without reply from Wall (two), Grimes and the ever-influential Troy. Síofra O’Shea, Paris McCarthy and Lorraine Scanlon posted much-needed scores for the Kingdom but, with O’Sullivan and Grimes also finding the range in a lively second quarter, Meath brought a 1-8 to 1-5 buffer into the break.

Here's how Meath and Kerry rated after the All-Ireland Ladies SFC final at Croke Park.

Never caught fire in a congested middle third. Lasted until the 44th minute when she was replaced by management. Carried the ball well but was punished for taking too many steps at one point. Initially marked Niamh O’Sullivan but retreated into more of holding role. A solid, imposing presence. One of Kerry’s best. Scored 1-2, won a couple of frees, attacked Kerry’s kick-out and injected pace every time she carried the ball. Stayed up front, often on her own, early in the first half. Directed traffic around the middle and a brilliant foil and source of position for Meath’s runners. Wore number six but pushed on right from the start. Was motoring well at the point she jarred her knee tracking back. Won a couple of pressure-relieving kick-outs at vital stages when the game was still a contest.