Meath SHC Final/Kiltale 1-8 Kilmessan  0-9:There was a major surprise at Páirc Tailteann as Kiltale surprised Kilmessan to lift the Meath title for the first time since 1983.

Manager Paddy Kelly, who was captain for the first success 25 years ago, saw his charges turn in a tremendous all-round effort.

Centre back John Donoghue and Peter Durnin, who hit six points, were the top performers and, after Kilmessan led by 0-8 to 1-3 at the break, they only added one more point, from Ger O'Neill. Durnin's two late points from play gave Kiltale the spoils.

KILTALE: O Regan; D Donoghue, P Donoghue, A Donnelly; S Donoghue, J Donoghue, S Reilly; Paul Garvey, B Dixon; W Mahady, D Dixon, I Douglas (0-1); Philip Garvey (0-1), D Barron (1-0), P Durnin (0-6, 2 frees, 1 65). Subs: C Sheridan for Paul Garvey (38); B Gilsenan for Reilly (48).

KILMESSAN: M Brennan; P McGovern, J Horan, C Keena; V O'Reilly, A O'Neill, D Donnelly; N Horan (0-4, 2 frees), M Horan (0-1); P Farrell (0-2), P Reynolds (0-1), J Keena; G O'Neill (0-1), S Clynch, M Reilly. Subs: R Donnelly for J Horan (21); M Doyle for Reilly (40), P Donnelly for Reynolds (52).

Referee: F Smith (Blackhall Gaels).