Eamonn Murray expecting more from Meath after winning start

Meath manager Eamonn Murray expects even more to come from his side, after watching his TG4 All-Ireland Senior Champions get off to a winning start in the 2022 campaign on Saturday.

The Royals bounced back from their recent TG4 Leinster Final loss to Dublin by scoring a 1-13 to 0-1 victory over hosts Monaghan at Drumhowan GAA.

That result leaves Meath in pole position to claim an All-Ireland quarter-final slot, while there were also victories on Saturday in the Senior Championship for Dublin, Mayo, Donegal and Kerry.

In Group B, Kelsey Nesbitt's goal helped Meath into a 1-4 to 0-1 lead at half-time against Monaghan. Stacey Grimes also shot 0-8 in a brilliant display from Murray’s side.

"Monaghan had 15 players behind the ball and only for Stacey on the frees, it was awful to watch. That’s what she’s there for, she practices for those moments. She was very neat, she didn’t put a foot wrong and she rarely does put a foot wrong," said Murray.

"It will be a completely different game against Armagh and it should be a great game to watch because both teams love playing football. Armagh are an awesome team and they will have revenge on their minds because we beat them twice in the last two years."

In Group A, 2021 runners-up Dublin saw off the challenge of Cavan at Clann Mhuire, as Mayo got the better of Tipperary at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

Carla Rowe scored 2-3 on her home patch in a 5-14 to 2-4 success. Nicole Owens (two) and Sinead Aherne also scored goals as the reigning TG4 Leinster champions won out.

"We're delighted to get some players back, Carla Rowe and Sinead Aherne getting some game time," said Dublin manager Mick Bohan.

"When we have everybody we’re very competitive, as we found out during the national league, when