Derry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh

Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh stated his team "have no complaints" following their 1-24 to 1-20 loss to Meath, which concluded their All-Ireland campaign. The defeat occurred on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Páirc Tailteann. Meenagh acknowledged that Derry were outperformed by Meath, who secured their place in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals with the victory. He specifically highlighted Meath's superior performance in the second half, where they outscored Derry by 1-13 to 1-8. Meenagh also noted that his team struggled to contain Meath's attacking threats, particularly in the final quarter. The manager expressed disappointment with his team's inability to maintain possession and convert scoring opportunities, attributing the loss to a collective failure to meet the required standards. He indicated that the team would need to reflect on the performance and identify areas for improvement ahead of the next season.