SHC Preview: Ratoath Aims for Back-to-Back Titles
Defending champions Ratoath are on the verge of securing consecutive SHC titles as they face Kiltale this Sunday.
Andy Dermody, a Westmeath native and Ratoath's current manager, reflected on his successful first year in charge.
"The first few months were tough, we had plenty of lads in with county teams and we didn't really know what we had. Even the first game of the championship, Daithi McGowan was in with Meath footballers for that semi-final on the Sunday and we had our first round on the Monday. We got over the line that day against Kiltale and we have steadily improved."
Ratoath ended a 60-year wait for an SHC title last year and now aim to repeat their success under Dermody's guidance.
Author's summary: Ratoath seeks back-to-back SHC titles.