Banty defends the Royal return of Geraghty

SEAMUS McENANEY has strongly defended his surprise decision to recall 38-year-old Graham Geraghty to the Meath panel.

The Monaghan native last night confirmed he had invited the two-time All-Ireland and All-Star winner back into the panel after he retired from inter-county football in 2008.

Geraghty, who turned 38 last Tuesday, has been in impressive form for his club, Clann na Gael, and McEnaney feels he is right to give the player a chance.