Colm Coyle
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Colm Coyle is a former Gaelic football
manager and former player from County Meath
in the Republic of Ireland
. He was the manager of the Meath senior football team
from September 2006 to July 2008.
medal with Meath in 1980. He made his senior debut for Meath in the 1982/83 National League He enjoyed much success play inter-county football in the eighty's & ninety's on the Meath team's managed by Sean Boylan
. He was part of the Meath team which won the Leinster Championship
in 1986, Meath's first since 1970. Colm then emigrated to America thus being unavailable for Meaths successful Leinster championship defense in 1987. He returned to Ireland prior the All Ireland Semi-final
and was a substitute as Meath won their first All Ireland title in 1987 for twenty years. In 1988 when Meath retained the All Ireland Colm played as a Half back in the All Ireland final replay. In 1996 he won his third All Ireland medal. In the final that year his late effort at a point fell short of the goals but after bouncing went over the bar for a point to earn Meath a replay. Early in that replay Colm was sent off for his involvement in melee in which almost all players from both teams were involved. Meath went on to win by two points. For Meath he played at various times in the full back line, half back line, half forward line & full forward line. He played club football for Seneschalstown. During his playing career he has won 3 Senior All Ireland
medals (1987, 1988 &1996) as well as 5 Leinster Senior Football Championship medals.
became coach of the Meath football team for 2006, as succcessor to the long-time manager Sean Boylan. However, Meath did not perform well in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006
. The County Board accordingly appointed Coyle in his place on 11 September 2006, with Tommy Dowd
and Dudley Farrell as selectors. Barry's response was 'I'm not a bit surprised. I've been well aware of the situation for the past couple of months'.
Coyle's reign started well, as Meath enjoyed success in the Championship. They were knocked out of the Leinster Championship by eventual champions Dublin GAA
. However, they went on to reach the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007
quarter-final through the Qualifiers, and notched up a notable victory over 2003 and 2005 champions Tyrone GAA
, who had won the Ulster Senior Football Championship
. Cork GAA beat Meath in the semi-final by 1-16 to 0-9 in a game attended by only 38,000 people, but Coyle's team were regarded as having had a good year overall.
Meath beat Carlow GAA
by 20 points in an impressive start to the 2008 championship. However, they were knocked out of the Leinster Senior Football Championship
by Wexford GAA
. An emphatic defeat against Limerick
followed, and Coyle resigned.
On November 10, 2008 Eamonn O'Brien
one of Sean Boylan's selectors was confirmed as the new Meath football boss after a meeting with the county board.
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
manager and former player from County Meath
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. He was the manager of the Meath senior football team
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
from September 2006 to July 2008.
Playing career
Colm won a Leinster Minor Football ChampionshipLeinster Minor Football Championship
The Leinster Minor Football Championship is a Gaelic football "knockout" competition played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council. Each county in the province fields a team in the competition. The term "minor" is given to players who are...
medal with Meath in 1980. He made his senior debut for Meath in the 1982/83 National League He enjoyed much success play inter-county football in the eighty's & ninety's on the Meath team's managed by Sean Boylan
Seán Boylan
Seán Boylan is a former football manager from Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. He retired from his position as manager of the Meath GAA Senior Football team on the evening of 31 August 2005 after twenty-three years in charge...
. He was part of the Meath team which won the Leinster Championship
Leinster Senior Football Championship
The GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
in 1986, Meath's first since 1970. Colm then emigrated to America thus being unavailable for Meaths successful Leinster championship defense in 1987. He returned to Ireland prior the All Ireland Semi-final
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
and was a substitute as Meath won their first All Ireland title in 1987 for twenty years. In 1988 when Meath retained the All Ireland Colm played as a Half back in the All Ireland final replay. In 1996 he won his third All Ireland medal. In the final that year his late effort at a point fell short of the goals but after bouncing went over the bar for a point to earn Meath a replay. Early in that replay Colm was sent off for his involvement in melee in which almost all players from both teams were involved. Meath went on to win by two points. For Meath he played at various times in the full back line, half back line, half forward line & full forward line. He played club football for Seneschalstown. During his playing career he has won 3 Senior All Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier competition in Gaelic football, is a series of games organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association and played during the summer and early autumn...
medals (1987, 1988 &1996) as well as 5 Leinster Senior Football Championship medals.
Managerial career
Eamonn BarryEamonn Barry
-Career:He played on the Meath football team in the eightes. He had great success as manager of dunshuaghlin a football club in Meath.He became coach of the Meath football team for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006, as succcessor to the long-time manager Sean Boylan.The team won the...
became coach of the Meath football team for 2006, as succcessor to the long-time manager Sean Boylan. However, Meath did not perform well in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006
The 2006 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship began on Sunday, May 7, 2006. The 2006 championship used the same "Qualifier" system that was used in 2005....
. The County Board accordingly appointed Coyle in his place on 11 September 2006, with Tommy Dowd
Tommy Dowd (footballer)
Tommy Dowd is a retired former Gaelic footballer for the Meath senior inter-county team in Ireland.-Playing career:Dowd enjoyed much success playing inter-county football in the 1990s on the Meath teams managed by Sean Boylan. For Meath he played in the half-forward line or the full-forward line....
and Dudley Farrell as selectors. Barry's response was 'I'm not a bit surprised. I've been well aware of the situation for the past couple of months'.
Coyle's reign started well, as Meath enjoyed success in the Championship. They were knocked out of the Leinster Championship by eventual champions Dublin GAA
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. However, they went on to reach the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007
The 2007 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, was a Gaelic football competition in Ireland, and was the most significant and prestigious competition in the sport held that year. It began on 13 May 2007, with the final game took place for Sunday, 16 September. Kerry were the...
quarter-final through the Qualifiers, and notched up a notable victory over 2003 and 2005 champions Tyrone GAA
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
, who had won the Ulster Senior Football Championship
Ulster Senior Football Championship
For information on this years competition, see Ulster Senior Football Championship 2011-2010 Draw:-2009 Draw:-2008 Draw:-Top winners:* All-Ireland winning years in bold.-Roll of honour:Notes:* 1907 No final result in records...
. Cork GAA beat Meath in the semi-final by 1-16 to 0-9 in a game attended by only 38,000 people, but Coyle's team were regarded as having had a good year overall.
Meath beat Carlow GAA
Carlow GAA
The Carlow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Carlow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Carlow and the Carlow inter-county teams.-Gaelic football:...
by 20 points in an impressive start to the 2008 championship. However, they were knocked out of the Leinster Senior Football Championship
Leinster Senior Football Championship
The GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
by Wexford GAA
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. An emphatic defeat against Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
followed, and Coyle resigned.
On November 10, 2008 Eamonn O'Brien
Eamonn O'Brien
Eamonn O'Brien is former manager of Meath and one of Sean Boylan's former selectors. He was born in Walterstown, County Meath, Ireland on September 21, 1960...
one of Sean Boylan's selectors was confirmed as the new Meath football boss after a meeting with the county board.