Murphy returns for Royals

Former All Star Ollie Murphy is back in the Meath county team after a groin injury forced him to miss the season to date.

The Carnaross man came on as a sub for Meath in a senior football challenge in Ratoath on Bank Holiday Monday against Mayo and scored a fine point.

Meath were still beaten 0-17 to 0-7 as Kieran McDonald inspired Mayo but the introduction of Murphy was a huge boost.

Hank Traynor also returned befored being taken off with a dead leg injury that won't keep him out of action for too long, according to team sources.

Paddy Reynolds and Nigel Crawford missed out on selection because of injuries but will be fit for the Leinster semi-final against Laois next Sunday week.