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Geraghty's Cheltenham treble and Toner - Meath's 2014 sporting moments

Plus, Navan O’Mahony’s county success and Grace Davitt helping Ireland topple the All Blacks.

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1. Meath’s William McGrath won a Christy Ring Champions 15 award

General view of hurley sticks before the game Mike Shaughnessy / INPHO Mike Shaughnessy / INPHO / INPHO

2. Grace Davitt was part of the Irish Women’s team that beat the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup on their run to the semi-final

Grace Davitt  tackled by Rawinia Everitt Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

3. After the tournament, the centre decided to hang up her boots after winning 55 caps

Grace Davitt with her nephews Cian O'Brien and Adam O'Brien Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

4. Navan O’Mahony’s won a County Senior Football title

Navan O’Mahoney’s players celebrate with the cup Tommy Grealy / INPHO Tommy Grealy / INPHO / INPHO

5. Meath man Alan Heary was part of the Irish Amputee soccer team backroom staff ahead of their participation in World Cup

A view of a football Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

6. Devin Toner started in Ireland’s November series wins over South Africa and Australia

Devin Toner and Rob Simmons Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

7. And helped Leinster clinch the Pro12 title

Martin Moore and Devin Toner celebrate winning Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

8. Barry Geraghty won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Jezki

Barry Geraghty kisses The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy after winning on Jezki 11/3/2014 Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

9. And made it a Cheltenham treble by winning the RSA Chase and World Hurdle

Barry Geraghty onboard More of That celebrates winning Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

10. Trim teenager Dominic Peppard made his international debut for Ireland U15s in Poland

Bibs and balls ahead of Rovers warm up Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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