Meath relegated despite win

Meath 0-10 Derry 0-08

Meath ended a three-game losing streak at Pairc Tailteann today, but were still relegated to Division Two.

On a day when Graham Geraghty returned to the ranks, the Royals lost their top-flight status on scoring difference. Level on six points with Armagh, Meath go down as a result of a ‘–10’ scoring difference.

Meath were 0-06 to 0-01 in front at half-time against a misfiring Derry side. Daithi Regan notched 0-03 in the opening half.

Paddy Bradley scored 0-05 for Derry in the second half, but late points from captain Joe Sheridan and Peter Curran (free) ensured a home win.