McEnaney satisfied by hard-working Royal win

SEAMUS McENANEY last night hailed the finest performance of his Meath managerial reign as the Royal County edged out Sligo with ease in Navan.

After losing to Laois, a second straight defeat would have heaped early pressure on the new boss but a strong first-half performance - buttressed by the skills of Joe Sheridan - all but sealed victory by the interval.

The Yeats County kicked just three points in the opening half, only one coming from play. In contrast, the Leinster champions were full of running and their strong work ethic impressed McEnaney.