Royals exit O'Byrne Cup

Despite a brilliant start when Joe Sheridan fired to the net after 90 seconds Meath lost out to Kildare in the O'Byrne Cup at a rain-soaked Newbridge on Sunday. The Royals kept the momentum going for most of the first-half, leading by six points at one stage before going in with a 1-6 to 0-5 interval advantage. Kildare rallied after the break and managed to claw back Meath's lead. Two late points secured victory for the Lilywhites.