All-Ireland SFC: Can Derry breathe new life into championship campaign in must-win Meath game?

Derry face Meath in a must-win All-Ireland Senior Football Championship game at Celtic Park on Saturday, looking to revive their campaign after a difficult period. The county had been considered genuine All-Ireland contenders following back-to-back Ulster titles in 2022 and 2023 — only the second Derry team to achieve that feat — and narrow All-Ireland semi-final defeats in both those years. Despite winning the 2024 Division One title, Derry have struggled to meet expectations and need a positive result against Meath to keep their championship hopes alive.