Colm O’Rourke’s Royals get winning start

O’Rourke’s first team sheet included seven debutants

BACK IN THE GAME: Meath manager Colm O’Rourke before the O’Byrne Cup Group B Round 1 match between Carlow and Meath at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Meath ran out winners 0-16 to 1-9. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Meath 0-16 Carlow 1-9

COLM O’Rourke’s managerial career with Meath footballers got off to a winning start in this O’Byrne Cup 1st round Group B tie at Netwatch Cullen Park on Wednesday night, but it was far vintage football from the Royals.