Career
Born in Grangemockler, County , O'Meara first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 side. O'Meara joined the senior panel during the 1986 championship.
At club level O'Meara played with Grangemockler. He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1995 championship. In retirement from playing O'Meara became involved in team management and coaching, most notably as manager of the junior team.