Colm O'Rourke: Derry defeat a wake up call for Meath

Meath manager Colm O'Rourke admitted Saturday's chastening 11-points defeat to Derry was a reality check for the Royals after victories in their opening two league matches

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023 - 12:30

Michael Wilson

Meath manager Colm O'Rourke admitted Saturday's chastening 11-points defeat to Derry was a reality check for the Royals after victories in their opening two league matches.

The two counties both went into the Owenbeg encounter with perfect league records but a gulf in class was evident from as early as the opening minute when Ethan Doherty's goal set the Rory Gallagher's team on their way to a 10 point half-time lead and an ultimately easy victory.