Corner-forward Bryan McMahon got the Royals off to a flying start after taking a pass from David Larkin to finish with aplomb.
Meath also finished the contest with a goal as sub Dalton McDonagh ran on to a great delivery from full-back Kevin Reilly and netted from close range for what was the decisive score with seven minutes remaining.
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