2025 Meath Senior Football Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| County | Meath |
| Province | Leinster |
| Year | 2025 |
| Trophy | Keegan Cup |
| Sponsor | Fairyhouse Steel |
| Date | 31 July 2025 - 12 October 2025 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Dunshaughlin |
| Winners | |
| Champions | Summerhill (9th win) |
| Manager | Dave Clare |
| Captain | Ronan Ryan |
| Runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Ratoath |
| Manager | Paul Galvin |
| Captain | Ben Wyer |
| Promotion/Relegation | |
| Relegated team(s) | Meath Hill |
| Other | |
| Matches played | 34 |
| Website | Meath GAA |
The 2025 Meath Senior Football Championship was the 133rd edition of the Meath GAA's premier club Gaelic football tournament for senior clubs in County Meath, with 16 teams competing. The winner represented Meath in the Leinster Senior Club Football Championship. The championship started with a group stage and then progressed to a knock out stage.
Dunshaughlin were the defending champions after defeating Wolfe Tones to win their 4th S.F.C, and their first since 2002.[1]
For the first time in their history, Meath Hill won the I.F.C by defeating Navan O'Mahonys. This victory secured a place in the Senior Championship for the first time in Meath Hill's 121 year history.[2]
The draw for the group stages of the championship were made on 22 January 2025[3], with the games commencing on 31 July 2025.
Meath Hill were relegated to the Meath Intermediate Football Championship after losing to St. Colmcille's in the relegation playoff final[4]. It was the first time since 2020 that a team stayed in the Meath Senior Football Championship for only one campaign.
On 12 October 2025, Summerhill played Ratoath for the 3rd time in 4 years in the final. Summerhill won their 9th Keegan Cup by defeating Ratoath 0-16 to 0-13. This was Summerhill's 2nd championship in the space of 3 years.[5]
Championship Structure
The 2025 Meath S.F.C. consisted of 16 teams drawn into four groups each containing four teams. The top two teams progressed to the quarter-finals, while the bottom team in each group contested the Relegation Semi-Finals. The losers of the Semi-Finals would play-off for the right to retain their senior status into 2026.
Team Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2024 championship season.
To S.F.C.Promoted from 2024 I.F.C.
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From S.F.C.Relegated to 2025 I.F.C.
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Participating Teams
The 16 teams that participated in the 2025 competition were:
| Club | Location | Management | Pre C'ship Odds | 2024 Championship Position | 2025 Championship Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinabrackey | Ballinabrackey | Ciaran Giblin | 125/1 | Relegation Finalists | Quarter-Finalist |
| Donaghmore/Ashbourne | Ashbourne | Timmy O'Regan | 8/1 | Relegation Quarter-Finalists | Quarter-Finalist |
| Dunshaughlin | Dunshaughlin & Drumree | Kevin Kealy | 5/2 | Champions | Semi-Finalist |
| Gaeil Colmcille | Kells | Conn Cleary | 40/1 | Relegation Quarter-Finalists | Relegation Semi-Finalist |
| Meath Hill | Meath HIll | Shane McCoy | 80/1 | I.F.C Champions | Relegated |
| Na Fianna | Enfield & Baconstown | Shane Barrett | 50/1 | Relegation Quarter-Finalists | Non-Qualifier |
| Rathkenny | Rathkenny | Joey Farrelly | 50/1 | Relegation Semi-Finalists | Non-Qualifier |
| Ratoath | Ratoath | Paul Galvin | 6/1 | Quarter-Finalists | Runners-Up |
| Seneschalstown | Kentstown & Yellow Furze | David Hosie | 80/1 | Relegation Semi-Finalists | Non-Qualifier |
| Simonstown Gaels | Navan | Joe Lyons | 20/1 | Quarter-Finalists | Relegation Semi-Finalist |
| Skryne | Skryne & Tara | Mick O'Dowd | 16/1 | Semi-Finalists | Semi-Finalist |
| St. Colmcille's | Bettystown, Donacarney, Laytown & Mornington | Paul Kelleher | 25/1 | Quarter-Finalists | Relegation Finalist |
| St. Peter's Dunboyne | Dunboyne | Ger Robinson | 7/1 | Semi-Finalists | Non-Qualifier |
| Summerhill | Summerhill | Dave Clare | 6/1 | Quarter-Finalists | Champions |
| Trim | Trim | Ken Robinson | 33/1 | Relegation Quarter-Finalists | Quarter-Finalist |
| Wolfe Tones | Kilberry, Gibbstown, Oristown & Wilkinstown | Paddy Martin | 5/1 | Runners Up | Quarter-Finalist |
Group Stage
There were four groups of four teams called Group A, B, C and D. The 1st and 2nd placed teams in each group qualified for the quarter-finals. The 4th placed team in each group proceeded to the Relegation Play-Off to determine which team would be relegated.
The draw for the group stages of the championship was made on 22 January 2025.[8]
Group A
Advance to knockout stage Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Skryne | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 41 | +13 | 6 |
| Summerhill | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 50 | +4 | 2 |
| St. Peter's Dunboyne | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 2 |
| Gaeil Colmcille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 63 | -19 | 2 |
Round 1
| 31 July 2025 Round 1 | St. Peter's Dunboyne | 0-15 (15) – (18) 1-15 | Skryne | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | (HT: 0-6 - 0-8) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Ciaran Flynn
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| 2 August 2025 Round 1 | Summerhill | 0-19 (19) – (21) 1-18 | Gaeil Colmcille | Trim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | (HT: 0-7 - 1-7) | ||||
| Report | Referee: David Coldrick
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Round 2
| 16 August 2025 Round 2 | Gaeil Colmcille | 1-11 (14) – (22) 1-19 | Skryne | Dunganny | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | (HT: 0-3 - 0-5) | ||||
| Referee: Andrew Smith
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| 17 August 2025 Round 2 | St. Peter's Dunboyne | 1-12 (15) – (23) 1-20 | Summerhill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 0-7 - 0-9) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Keith Sheerin
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Round 3
| 31 August 2025 Round 3 | Gaeil Colmcille | 0-9 (9) – (22) 3-13 | St. Peter's Dunboyne | Trim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 0-6 - 1-6) | ||||
| Referee: Patrick Coyle
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| 31 August 2025 Round 3 | Skryne | 0-14 (14) – (12) 0-12 | Summerhill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 0-8 - 0-3) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Keith Sheerin
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Group B
Advance to knockout stage Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Ratoath | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 40 | +29 | 5 |
| Ballinabrackey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 44 | +12 | 4 |
| Seneschalstown | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 52 | -7 | 3 |
| St. Colmcille's | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 73 | -34 | 0 |
Round 1
| 2 August 2025 Round 1 | St. Colmcille's | 0-16 (16) – (19) 2-13 | Seneschalstown | Stamullen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | (HT: 0-8 - 1-7) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Derek Ryan
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| 3 August 2025 Round 1 | Ballinabrackey | 1-11 (14) – (21) 2-15 | Ratoath | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | (HT: 0-8 - 1-6) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Kieran Olwell
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Round 2
| 16 August 2025 Round 2 | Ballinabrackey | 1-19 (22) – (13) 1-10 | St. Colmcille's | Walterstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 1-11 - 1-4) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Patrick Coyle
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| 17 August 2025 Round 2 | Seneschalstown | 0-16 (16) – (16) 1-13 | Ratoath | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | (HT: 0-4 - 0-6) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Cormac Reilly
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Round 3
| 30 August 2025 Round 3 | Seneschalstown | 0-10 (10) – (20) 1-17 | Ballinabrackey | Dunganny | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 0-6 - 0-13) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Keith Sheerin
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| 30 August 2025 Round 3 | Ratoath | 4-20 (32) – (10) 0-10 | St. Colmcille's | Stamullen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 4-10 - 0-4) | ||||
| Referee: Robert Purfield
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Group C
Advance to knockout stage Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Trim | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 49 | +11 | 6 |
| Dunshaughlin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 52 | +8 | 2 |
| Rathkenny | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 56 | +1 | 2 |
| Meath Hill | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 2 |
Round 1
| 2 August 2025 Round 1 | Rathkenny | 2-16 (22) – (19) 2-13 | Dunshaughlin | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 2-7 - 1-4) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Kieran Olwell
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| 3 August 2025 Round 1 | Meath Hill | 1-12 (15) – (24) 2-18 | Trim | Simonstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | (HT: 1-5 - 2-11) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Patrick Coyle
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Round 2
| 14 August 2025 Round 2 | Trim | 2-15 (21) – (20) 2-14 | Rathkenny | Dunganny | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | (HT: 0-8 - 1-5) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Patrick Coyle
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| 15 August 2025 Round 2 | Dunshaughlin | 4-15 (27) – (15) 2-9 | Meath Hill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | (HT: 4-7 - 1-6) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Keith Sheerin
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Round 3
| 31 August 2025 Round 3 | Meath Hill | 1-13 (16) – (15) 1-12 | Rathkenny | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | (HT: 1-7 - 1-4) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Cormac Reilly
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| 31 August 2025 Round 3 | Dunshaughlin | 0-14 (14) – (15) 0-15 | Trim | Dunsany | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | (HT: 0-5 - 0-7) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Kieran Olwell
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Group D
Advance to knockout stage Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Wolfe Tones | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 45 | +20 | 6 |
| Donaghmore/ Ashbourne | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 56 | -4 | 3 |
| Na Fianna | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 44 | -1 | 2 |
| Simonstown Gaels | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 58 | -15 | 1 |
Round 1
| 1 August 2025 Round 1 | Donaghmore/Ashbourne | 0-16 (16) – (16) 1-13 | Na Fianna | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | (HT: 0-10 - 0-5) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Cormac Reilly
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| 2 August 2025 Round 1 | Simonstown Gaels | 1-12 (15) – (25) 2-19 | Wolfe Tones | Walterstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | (HT: 1-3 - 1-7) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Andrew Smith
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Round 2
| 16 August 2025 Round 2 | Wolfe Tones | 3-15 (24) – (15) 0-15 | Donaghmore/Ashbourne | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 2-10 - 0-10) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Stephan Cregan
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| 16 August 2025 Round 2 | Na Fianna | 0-12 (12) – (12) 0-12 | Simonstown Gaels | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 0-4 - 0-9) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Kieran Olwell
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Round 3
| 30 August 2025 Round 3 | Donaghmore/Ashbourne | 2-15 (21) – (16) 0-16 | Simonstown | Skryne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 1-7 - 0-10) | ||||
| Referee: Patrick Coyle
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| 30 August 2025 Round 3 | Wolfe Tones | 0-16 (16) – (15) 2-9 | Na Fianna | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | (HT: 0-7 - 1-6) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Joseph Curran
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Knock-out Stage
The 1st and 2nd placed teams in each group qualified for the quarter-finals. Quarter Final pairings were drawn with one group winner and one 2nd placed team in each pair with no repeat pairings from group stages. The draw for the Quarter-Finals took place on 1 September 2025[9]. The draw for the Semi-Finals took place on 14 September 2025.[10]
| Quarter-Finals | Semi-Finals | Final | |||||||||
| Skryne | 3-15 | ||||||||||
| Ballinabrackey | 1-20 | ||||||||||
| Skryne | 0-11 | ||||||||||
| Ratoath | 0-22 | ||||||||||
| Ratoath (AET) | 2-18 | ||||||||||
| Donaghmore/Ashbourne | 0-17 | ||||||||||
| Ratoath | 0-13 | ||||||||||
| Summerhill | 0-16 | ||||||||||
| Trim | 0-11 | ||||||||||
| Summerhill | 2-15 | ||||||||||
| Summerhill (AET) | 0-19 | ||||||||||
| Dunshaughlin | 0-18 | ||||||||||
| Wolfe Tones | 1-11 | ||||||||||
| Dunshaughlin | 1-14 | ||||||||||
Quarter-Finals
| 13 September 2025 Quarter-Final 1 | Skryne | 3-15 (24) – (23) 1-20 | Ballinabrackey | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | (HT: 1-10 - 0-7) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Kieran Olwell
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| 13 September 2025 Quarter-Final 2 | Trim | 0-11 (11) – (21) 2-15 | Summerhill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | (HT: 0-6 - 0-7) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Andrew Smith
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| 14 September 2025 Quarter-Final 3 | Wolfe Tones | 1-11 (14) – (17) 1-14 | Dunshaughlin | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | (HT: 1-5 - 0-9) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Cormac Reilly
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| 14 September 2025 Quarter-Final 4 | Ratoath | 2-18 (24) – (17) 0-17 (a.e.t.) |
Donaghmore/Ashbourne | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | (HT: 0-3 - 0-8) (FT: 0-13 - 0-13) |
Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Referee: Keith Sheerin
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Semi-Finals
| 27 September 2025 Semi-Final 1 | Skryne | 0-11 (11) – (22) 0-22 | Ratoath | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 0-2 - 0-6) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Kieran Olwell
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| 28 September 2025 Semi-Final 2 | Dunshaughlin | 0-18 (18) – (19) 0-19 (a.e.t.) |
Summerhill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | (HT: 0-9 - 0-5) (FT: 0-13 - 0-13) |
Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Patrick Coyle
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Final
| 12 October 2025 Final | Ratoath | 0-13 (13) – (16) 0-16 | Summerhill | Navan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | (HT: 0-4 - 0-10) | Venue: Pairc Tailteann | |||
| Report | Referee: Keith Sheerin
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Relegation Play-Off
The relegation play-off consisted of the 4th placed finishers in each group. The winners of each playoff round retained their senior status while the outright loser was relegated to the Intermediate Championship for 2026. The draw for the relegation play-offs took place on 1st September 2025.
Relegation Semi-Finals
| 10 September 2025 Relegation Semi-Final 1 | Gaeil Colmcille | 1-10 (13) – (6) 1-3 | St. Colmcille's | Seneschalstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | (HT: 1-7 - 0-2) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Patrick Coyle
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| 12 September 2025 Relegation Semi-Final 2 | Simonstown Gaels | 1-14 (17) – (17) 1-14 (a.e.t.) (3-1 pen) |
Meath Hill | Castletown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | (HT: 0-2 - 1-4) (FT: 1-11 - 1-11) |
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| Report | Referee: David Coldrick | ||||
| Penalty shootout | |||||
Relegation Final
| 26 September 2025 Relegation Final | St. Colmcille's | 1-15 (18) – (7) 0-7 | Meath Hill | Dunganny | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | (HT: 0-9 - 0-3) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Bernard Heaney
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