'They wanted him to play': James Conlon misses grandfather's funeral to help Meath beat Cork

Meath's hangover from the Leinster final was evident in the first 27 minutes as they scored twice from 12 opportunities.

James Conlon scored two points for Meath in the All-Ireland SFC group 2 victory over Cork. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Robbie Brennan praised James Conlon as he missed his grandfather’s funeral to line out for Meath in this opening All-Ireland SFC, Group 2 victory over Cork.

With the wishes of his family, Conlon lined out and scored two points as The Royals bounced back from their Leinster SFC final loss to Louth 13 days’s earlier.