Dermot Mee celebrates family ties after impressive night at Croke Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Dermot Mee, Manchester United goalkeeper, had a memorable night at Croke Park, highlighted by his penalty save during a historic match against Leeds. The game marked the first encounter between English clubs at the venue, attended by 83,000 fans, including Mee’s family. Although born in Birmingham, Mee's roots trace back to various parts of Ireland, with family connections in Limerick, Wexford, Galway, and Tyrone. Despite being the fourth senior goalkeeper for United and knowing his playing time may be limited, he remains committed to the club where he has trained since age 11. Mee expressed his excitement about contributing to the team's success this season.
- •Dermot Mee saves decisive penalty in historic Croke Park match.
- •Over 83,000 fans attended the game against Leeds.
- •Mee has family ties to multiple regions in Ireland.
- •He signed a two-year contract this summer with Manchester United.
- •Mee seeks to support his team despite limited starting opportunities.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Playing at Croke Park 'really special' - Mee
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Family affair at Croke Park caps Mee's special night
"Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee had a very special night at Croke Park. Although Mee was born in Birmingham and was a Northern Ireland youth international, his family comes from numerous parts of the Republic of Ireland. "It's a really special moment," he said.
"Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee says playing in front of an 82,300-capacity Croke Park added "an extra bit of adrenaline" for the Northern Ireland youth international.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:16 AMPlaying at Croke Park 'really special' - Mee
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee says playing in front of an 82,300-capacity Croke Park added "an extra bit of adrenaline" for the Northern Ireland youth international.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:14 AMFamily affair at Croke Park caps Mee's special night
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee had a very special night at Croke Park. Although Mee was born in Birmingham and was a Northern Ireland youth international, his family comes from numerous parts of the Republic of Ireland. "It's a really special moment," he said.
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