Mickey Newman posted 1-6 on his return to the Meath colours yesterday.

The 2013 All Star nominee, who opted out of the county fold last season, scored five points from frees and a goal from a 19th minute penalty as the Royals defeated neighbours Louth by 1-15 to 1-11 in a SF challenge which marked the official opening of the new Oliver Plunkett's GAA clubhouse in Drogheda.

Played under the experimental rules which will apply in the upcoming pre-season competitions and Allianz League, the game also saw Barry Dardis, who plays in attack for his club Summerhill, feature in goal as a second half substitute for the visitors.

Ryan Burns top-scored for Louth with 1-4 in what was Wayne Kierans first game in charge.

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