Meath eliminates Derry from All-Ireland after 1-24 to 1-20 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Derry's All-Ireland Championship campaign ended with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat to Meath at Celtic Park on June 13. Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh stated his team had 'no complaints' after the match and acknowledged that they weren't good enough, despite leveling the score at halftime. Meath's dominance in possession ultimately proved decisive as they advanced to round three of the championship. Despite the loss, Meenagh highlighted the performance of 19-year-old James Sargent, who scored 1-2 in his Championship debut. Derry's season concludes with this defeat.
- •Derry lost 1-24 to 1-20 to Meath, ending their All-Ireland campaign.
- •Ciaran Meenagh admitted Derry didn't deserve to win the match.
- •Derry managed to level the score at halftime before losing control.
- •James Sargent stood out, scoring 1-2 in his Championship start.
- •Meath progresses to round three of the All-Ireland Championship.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Derry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh
- 9:15 AMBBC Sport — Derry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh
"Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admits his side have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath.
"Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admits his side have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:26 AMDerry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh
Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admits his side have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 9:15 AMDerry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh
Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admits his side have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath.
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