O’Brien admits system frustration

LIKE Mickey Harte a day earlier, Eamonn O’Brien couldn’t hide his frustration with a system that allowed his county to exit the championship courtesy of a side that had been unable to secure a provincial title.

Many a Louth fan will find that a bit rich, no doubt, but the Meath manager’s point is one that many more will share after a weekend in which all the provincial kingpins waved adieu.

“I don’t like to see teams who are beaten coming back through a competition,” said O’Brien.