Royal County blow as Geraghty ruled out of Galway clash

GRAHAM GERAGHTY will miss Meath’s All-Ireland qualifier clash with Galway, prompting long-term concerns about his ability to shake off a serious Achilles injury.

The 1999 All-Ireland winning captain sparked controversy by agreeing to return from a three-year retirement for the Leinster championship opener with Kildare.

But his mere 12 minutes of action in that game — which included a goal that was ruled out for a square ball infringement — will be his only contribution this season if Meath lose to Galway in Navan.