Eight Meath players named in Tailteann Cup selection

Meath have dominated the Tailteann Cup team of the year with eight players in the selection.

There are four from finalists Down, and one each from Antrim, Carlow, and Cavan.

Royals captain and veteran Donal Keogan is selected in the half-back line alongside Padraic Harnan, with their fellow county men Seán Brennan and Adam O'Neill taking up the number one and number two jerseys respectively.

It’s a midfield slot for Under-20 star Conor Gray, with Jack Flynn, Jordan Morris and the dangerous Mathew Costello rounding off the Meath places on the team.

The Mourne men are led by their captain Pierce Laverty, who takes the full-back spot, and he is joined in defence by Danny Magill, son of Down All-Ireland winner Miceal Magill.

Down’s remaining inclusions come in the shape of Odhran Murdock in midfield and Liam Kerr at wing forward.

Cavan defender Padraig Faulkner becomes the first man in history to have been named on a Tailteann Cup team of the year, as well as a All-Star football team of the year, with his selection in the full-back line.

Antrim’s Ruairí McCann and Carlow’s Ross Dunphy take up the remaining two places.

GAA president Larry McCarthy said: "After its impressive debut season in 2022 it was encouraging to see the Tailteann Cup build on that strong start last summer – and is thanks to the skill and style of the players who spearheaded their county’s drive for success.

"I am delighted to see that talent being recognised in this selection and know that the achievement will be warmly received by your families and clubs and I congratulate you all."

Players from the Tailteann Cup were asked to nominate outstanding performers in the competition, with an independent selection committee adjudicating on the final team based on player