Meehan won a Hogan Cup with St Jarlath's College in 1994.[2] Meehan was also on the Galway minor team that lost the All-Ireland final to Kerry later that year.[3] Meehan was joined by his brother Declan on both teams.
Meehan was corner back on the Galway team that won the All-Ireland in 1998, beating Kildare.[4] Galway reached the final again in 2000, losing to Kerry after a replay.[5] Meehan won his second All-Ireland medal as a sub as Galway beat Meath in the 2001 final.[6] Meehan announced his retirement from inter-county football in January 2006.[7]
In 2003, Caltra reached the final of the Galway Senior Football Championship for the first time since 1975, facing Killererin. Caltra were 3–11 to 0–5 winners to win their first title.[8] Caltra went on to claim their first Connacht title by beating Sligo champions Curry in the final.[9] In the new year, Caltra qualified for the All-Ireland Club final by beating The Loup on 22 February.[10] On St Patrick's Day 2004, Meehan was in midfield as Caltra took on Kerry champions An GhaeltachtinCroke Park. Caltra were winners on a 0–13 to 0–12 scoreline. Meehan was joined by four brothers – Declan, Michael, Enda, and Noel as captain all starting on the team.[11]
