Earlier introduction of Tailteann Cup could have kept O'Rourke in Royal ranks 

The Skryne man has since emigrated to Australia and lives on the outskirts of Sydney.

CHANGING LANDSCAPE: Paddy O'Rourke of Meath is tackled by Ian Maguire of Cork during the Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 5 match between Cork and Meath at Páirc Uí Rinn. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Former Ireland goalkeeper Paddy O'Rourke has admitted he may not have retired from Meath at just 28 had the Tailteann Cup been in place at the time.

O'Rourke sparked headlines in early 2018 when he quit, querying: "How can you justify training five or six nights per week for eight or nine months of the year without a realistic chance of winning anything? I just can't do it anymore."