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Outcome of Westmeath four-pointer could define Reds' season

NO-ONE in officialdom has come right out and admitted it, but it's widely anticipated that Peter Fitzpatrick is about to embark on his final year in the Louth hot seat he so adores.

Rathkenny clubman Brian Meade could feature in his more customary midfield role rather than wing back.

'Banty factor' adds spice to Royals' league opener

By SEAN WALL

Allianz Div 2 - Meath v Monaghan - Saturday February 4th 7pm, Navan. IF Meath supporters needed an appetiser for the forthcoming NFL then it doesn't come much tastier than the opening-round Division 2 clash against Monaghan at Pairc Tailteann this Saturday evening at 7pm.

Reds finish with a flourish

By MARCUS CAVAROLI

Louth overcome Roscommon 3-14 to 1-16

Louth ladies' road trip for NFL opener

LOUTH ladies get their 2012 Division 4 League campaign under way on Sunday when they travel to Emmet Park, Killoe, to take on Longford (2pm).

Fit for action - Keenan was due to return to training on Tuesday night.

Fit-again Keenan all set to reach century

By MARCUS CAVAROLI

PADDY Keenan has been passed fit to make his 100th appearance for Louth in Sunday's big NFL opener against Westmeath in Haggardstown.

Violence in GAA

I watched Eamon Dunphy last weekend on a well-known talk show where the host questioned him on some of the day's hot topics.

New-look SFC ensures no relegation this year

By SEAN WALL

DELEGATES finally approved new championship and league structures at Monday night's county board meeting in Aras Tailteann.

Quill special guest at the Royals' night

LADIES GAA President Pat Quill was the special guest as Meath Ladies held its first presentation dinner dance since 2006, where medals were presented to the under 16, minor and senior county teams.

Sidelines: Managers should get fixed pay from GAA HQ

By with Seamus O'Hanlon

THE year 2012 is but a pup and hardly a ball has been kicked yet in anger. Late December and early January can be a sports editor's nightmare as he scrambles to fill the column inches.

Home sweet home for top east Meath clubs in round one

THE two east Meath outfits, St Patrick's and Duleek/bellewstown, commence their All County A League division one campaigns with home ties, following the publication of the recent draw.