Spurned three times, Colm O’Rourke fears he’ll never get to manage Meath

Colm O'Rourke has revealed that he tried to become Meath manager on three occasions but was knocked back each time and now believes his chance has gone for good.
Spurned three times, Colm O’Rourke fears he’ll never get to manage Meath
Broadcaster Colm O'Rourke
Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 07:00
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Colm O'Rourke has revealed that he tried to become Meath manager on three occasions but was knocked back each time and now believes his chance has gone for good.

It was widely anticipated that the two-time All-Ireland winner would manage Meath at some point following the end of his 20-year inter-county playing career in 1995.

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