Farrell steps down as Meath hurling boss

Meath senior hurling manager Cillian Farrell has left his position following the Royals' Christy Ring Cup semi-final replay defeat by Down at Ballycran yesterday.

Farrell's charges suffered a heavy 0-23 to 1-10 loss against the Mourne men. They were still in the hunt at half-time, trailing 0-12 to 1-6, but second half red cards for defenders Cormac Reilly and Sean Heavey left the visitors with little chance.