Meath hurling selector Kevin Dowd has revealed the heavy toll that an accusation of racial abuse placed on both himself and his family.

JOHN MEYLER is just 60 minutes from further enhancing his reputation as Kerry’s hurling messiah.

Limerick returned to winning ways with a two-point win over Meath in the Allianz NHL at Kilmallock.

Unconvincing Offaly returned to winning ways in Navan this afternoon but they were made to fight all the way against a battling Meath outfit.