First half goals from Ethan Doherty and Niall Toner laid the foundation for an ultimately comfortable 11-point win that was enjoyed by the big crowd. As always, Journal photographer George Sweeney was there to capture the sights and images, so check out these 36 photos to see if you see anyone you know from another good day at the office for Rory Gallagher’s men . . .
9. Derry’s Padraig McGrogan shields the ball from Meath’s Donal Keogan during Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 53
'Man of the Match' Padraig McGrogan shields the ball from Meath’s Donal Keogan during Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 53 Photo: George Sweeney
10. Fans pictured at the Derry v Meath Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 34
Fans pictured at the Derry v Meath Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 34 Photo: George Sweeney
11. Meath pair Adam O’Neill and Harry O’Higgins grapple with Derry’s Niall Loughlin during the Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 52
Meath pair Adam O’Neill and Harry O’Higgins grapple with Derry’s Niall Loughlin during the Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 52 Photo: George Sweeney
12. Derry fans Jack and David Bryson pictured at the Derry v Meath Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 30
Derry fans Jack and David Bryson pictured at the Derry v Meath Allianz Football League game at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 30 Photo: George Sweeney