Meath masterclass denies Kerry automatic All-Ireland quarter-final spot

Jack O’Connor’s side will return to action in an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final at home next weekend but on the basis of this abject display and their injury list it is far from a certain win.

MIGHTY MEATH: Meath’s Conor Duke celebrates. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon.

MEATH 1-22 KERRY 0-16

Kerry have missed out an automatic All-Ireland quarter-final spot after a commanding Meath performance in Glenisk O’Connor Park this afternoon, their first championship win over them since the 2001 All-Ireland semi-final.