Colm O'Rourke: 'We haven't closed the gap on Dublin at all'

James McCarthy of Dublin, right, in conversation with Meath manager Colm O'Rourke. Pic: Brendan Moran, Sportsfile

The “vast gulf” between Dublin and Meath is showing no signs of closing, Colm O’Rourke acknowledged, but he is calling for patience.

Depending on their Sam Maguire Cup draw, Meath now have four or five weeks before the group stages and the intention is to organise a warm weather camp before then.