Reilly out for Royals

KEVIN REILLY will miss the remainders of Meath’s NFL campaign and there are fears about the defender’s championship participation.

The Navan O’Mahony’s full-back underwent surgery on a back complaint before Christmas and the injury has been slow to settle.

With Meath struggling defensively in recent weeks, Reilly would be a welcome boost but the player is now facing a race against time to be fit for the Leinster SFC showdown with Offaly on May 23.