Following his exceptional club form Cian Ward could make a return to Meath's starting 15 for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Louth at Breffni Park.

Old scores to be settled in Breffni

Published: Wed 22 Jun 2011, 5:00 PM

Stephen Bray remains Meath's biggest injury concern ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Louth at Breffni Park, but he has been joined in the treatment room by Bryan Menton and Graham Geraghty. All three sat out last Saturday's comfortable 4-13 to 1-8 SF challenge win over Antrim in Breffni Park and while Bray's chances are rated less than 50-50 for the game against Louth, both Geraghty and Menton are expected to be fit. Meath manager Seamus McEnaney already has to plan without suspended Brian Farrell. The Nobber man had his appeal against the red card he received against Kildare rejected and he was handed a four-week ban and must miss at least one championship outing. Bray's hamstring injury, picked up during Navan O'Mahonys SFC loss to Seneschalstown, looks certain to keep the 2007 Allstar out of action, but the calf injury picked up by Geraghty in a training match on Tuesday of last week is expected to clear up in time for Saturday's grudge match against Louth. Menton sat out the win over Antrim due to an arm complaint, but is also expected to be fit. On a positive note Ballinlough's Peadar Byrne's suspension ended at midnight last Saturday and he is included in McEnaney's 30-man matchday panel. Following the disappointing second-half showing against Kildare McEnaney is confident that his charges can bounce back with a win over Louth. "The draw against Louth was a great draw and there will be no problems with motivation, that's for sure. Training has been going really well, but now we need to bring that form onto the pitch. I would be expecting that there will be two or three changes from the Kildare game. I've never looked forward to a championship match in all my life as much as I have for next Saturday's game," McEnaney told the Meath Chronicle on Monday evening. A crowd of over 25,000 are expected to flock to Breffni Park on Saturday for the enticing double-header. Cavan and Longford's All-Ireland SFC qualifier at 5.0 will be the curtain-raiser to the Meath v Louth game at 7.0 and supporters are urged to travel to the Cavan venue early. Prices for the opening round of the GAA All-Ireland Qualifiers in both football and hurling have been reduced to €15 for entry to the stand and €10 for terrace. Juveniles can enter the stand for €5 or the terrace free of charge. The GAA have also announced a reduction of €5 on all adult stand prices and terrace prices for this year's All-Ireland SFC and SHC up to and including the semi-finals. "The GAA recognises the need to encourage patrons to attend our games and this price cut signals our intent to ensure our supporters continue to engage with and follow our Championship games," said GAA President Christy Cooney.