The first of of draws for this year's All-Ireland Hurling qualifiers has been made, with Cork paired to meet Laois in the preliminary round.
In the other preliminary clash, Antrim will take on Westmeath.
Phase 1 of the qualifiers sees Offaly against the winners of Cork v Laois, while Carlow will take on either Antrim or Westmeath.
Times and venues for all games will be confirmed by the CCCC during the week.
PRELIMINARY ROUND:
Saturday 18 June:
Antrim v Westmeath
Laois v Cork
PHASE ONE:
Saturday 25 June:
Laois or Cork v Offaly
Antrim or Westmeath v Carlow
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Sunday, June 5, 2011
All-Ireland SFC Leinster Championship 2011: Dublin easily defeat Laois...
Dublin 1-16
Laois 0-11
Dublin will face Kildare in the Leinster SFC semi-finals after registering an eight-point win over Laois.
Laois stayed in contention mainly through the huge work-rate of their defence and goalkeeper Eoin Culliton, who pulled off five fine saves over the 70 minutes.
Dublin led by 1-07 to 0-05 at half-time, with Diarmuid Connolly netting a 22nd minute goal.
Dublin: Stephen Cluxton (0-3); Philly McMahon, Rory O'Carroll, Mick Fitzsimons; James McCarthy, Ger Brennan, Kevin Nolan; Michael Darragh Macauley, Barry Cahill; Paul Flynn, Kevin McManamon, Bryan Cullen (0-1); Alan Brogan (0-3), Diarmuid Connolly (1-3), Bernard Brogan (0-5). Subs: Eoghan O'Gara, Thomas Quinn (0-1), Ross McConnell, Denis Bastick, Declan Lally.
Laois: Eoin Culleton; Cahir Healy, Mark Timmons, Padraig McMahon (0-2); Darren Strong, Shane Julian, Peter O'Leary; Kevin Meaney, Brendan Quigley; Daithi Carroll (0-2), John O'Loughlin, Niall Donoher; Ross Munnelly (0-4), Billy Sheehan, Colm Begley (0-1). Subs: Donie Kingston, Kieran Lillis, Gary Kavanagh (0-2), Conor Boyle.
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Laois 0-11
Dublin will face Kildare in the Leinster SFC semi-finals after registering an eight-point win over Laois.
Laois stayed in contention mainly through the huge work-rate of their defence and goalkeeper Eoin Culliton, who pulled off five fine saves over the 70 minutes.
Dublin led by 1-07 to 0-05 at half-time, with Diarmuid Connolly netting a 22nd minute goal.
Dublin: Stephen Cluxton (0-3); Philly McMahon, Rory O'Carroll, Mick Fitzsimons; James McCarthy, Ger Brennan, Kevin Nolan; Michael Darragh Macauley, Barry Cahill; Paul Flynn, Kevin McManamon, Bryan Cullen (0-1); Alan Brogan (0-3), Diarmuid Connolly (1-3), Bernard Brogan (0-5). Subs: Eoghan O'Gara, Thomas Quinn (0-1), Ross McConnell, Denis Bastick, Declan Lally.
Laois: Eoin Culleton; Cahir Healy, Mark Timmons, Padraig McMahon (0-2); Darren Strong, Shane Julian, Peter O'Leary; Kevin Meaney, Brendan Quigley; Daithi Carroll (0-2), John O'Loughlin, Niall Donoher; Ross Munnelly (0-4), Billy Sheehan, Colm Begley (0-1). Subs: Donie Kingston, Kieran Lillis, Gary Kavanagh (0-2), Conor Boyle.
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All-Ireland SFC Munster Championship 2011: Cork easily defeat Waterford...
Cork 5-17
Waterford 2-08
Cork coasted through to a Munster SFC final meeting with old foes Kerry as Waterford were outclassed at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Goals from John Miskella, Daniel Goulding and Paul Kerrigan had the All-Ireland champions leading by 3-08 to 1-06 at half-time, with Gary Hurney hitting a late penalty for Waterford.
CORK: A Quirke; E Cadogan, E Cotter (0-01), M Shields; G Canty, J Miskella (1-02), P Kissane; A O'Connor, A Walsh (0-01); C Sheehan (0-01), P Kelly (0-01), F Lynch (0-02); D Goulding (2-02), D O'Connor (0-01, 0-01f), P Kerrigan (1-03).
Subs used: F Goold (1-00) for Sheehan, N Murphy for Walsh (both 39 mins), G Spillane (0-01) for Miskella (45), D Goold (0-02) for Goulding, D O'Sullivan for Shields (both 55).
WATERFORD: K Cotter; M O'Gorman, T O'Gorman, K Connery; E Walsh, S Briggs (0-01), T Grey; M Ahern, B Phelan (0-01); B Wall (1-01, 1-00f), P Hurney, W Hennessy; G Hurney (1-01, 1-00pen), S Fleming (0-02, 0-01f), T Prendergast (0-02).
Subs used: R Ahearne for Hennessy (33 mins), T Connors for P Hurney (44), C Phelan for Connery (47), K Power for Phelan (54), J Hurney for Walsh (58).
Referee: Patrick Fox (Westmeath)
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Waterford 2-08
Cork coasted through to a Munster SFC final meeting with old foes Kerry as Waterford were outclassed at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Goals from John Miskella, Daniel Goulding and Paul Kerrigan had the All-Ireland champions leading by 3-08 to 1-06 at half-time, with Gary Hurney hitting a late penalty for Waterford.
CORK: A Quirke; E Cadogan, E Cotter (0-01), M Shields; G Canty, J Miskella (1-02), P Kissane; A O'Connor, A Walsh (0-01); C Sheehan (0-01), P Kelly (0-01), F Lynch (0-02); D Goulding (2-02), D O'Connor (0-01, 0-01f), P Kerrigan (1-03).
Subs used: F Goold (1-00) for Sheehan, N Murphy for Walsh (both 39 mins), G Spillane (0-01) for Miskella (45), D Goold (0-02) for Goulding, D O'Sullivan for Shields (both 55).
WATERFORD: K Cotter; M O'Gorman, T O'Gorman, K Connery; E Walsh, S Briggs (0-01), T Grey; M Ahern, B Phelan (0-01); B Wall (1-01, 1-00f), P Hurney, W Hennessy; G Hurney (1-01, 1-00pen), S Fleming (0-02, 0-01f), T Prendergast (0-02).
Subs used: R Ahearne for Hennessy (33 mins), T Connors for P Hurney (44), C Phelan for Connery (47), K Power for Phelan (54), J Hurney for Walsh (58).
Referee: Patrick Fox (Westmeath)
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All-Ireland SFC Ulster Championship 2011: Tyrone get past Monaghan...
Tyrone 1-13
Monaghan 1-11
Tyrone booked their place in the Ulster SFC semi-finals with a two-point win over Monaghan at Omagh.
They had to stand firm in the closing stages against a determined Farney side that finished the game with 13 men.
The Red Hands had outstanding displays from veterans Conor Gormley, Brian McGuigan and Stephen O'Neill.
Monaghan's skipper and midfielder Dick Clerkin picked up two yellow cards in the space of 90 seconds, leaving his side with just 14 men after half an hour.
Tyrone led by 1-07 to 0-06 at half-time.
Tyrone: P McConnell, M Swift, J McMahon, D McCaul, D Harte, C Gormley, R McMenamin, K Hughes, A Cassidy, C Cavanagh, B McGuigan, S Cavanagh, M Penrose, S O'Neill, O Mulligan.
Subs: D Carlin for McCarron (16), C Cavanagh for P Harte (43), Sean O'Neill for Carlin (51), O Mulligan for Penrose (55), K Hughes for Cassidy (65)
Monaghan: M Keogh, K Duffy, D Hughes, C Walshe, C Galligan, D Mone, O Duffy, O Lennon, D Clerkin, S Gollogly, M Downey, N McAdam, D McKenna, P Finlay, C McManus.
Subs: J Turley for Gollogly (25), C McGuinness for McKenna (h-t), D Morgan for Galligan (37), D Malone for Turley (55), B O'Brien for Duffy (65)
Referee: C Reilly (Meath)
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Monaghan 1-11
Tyrone booked their place in the Ulster SFC semi-finals with a two-point win over Monaghan at Omagh.
They had to stand firm in the closing stages against a determined Farney side that finished the game with 13 men.
The Red Hands had outstanding displays from veterans Conor Gormley, Brian McGuigan and Stephen O'Neill.
Monaghan's skipper and midfielder Dick Clerkin picked up two yellow cards in the space of 90 seconds, leaving his side with just 14 men after half an hour.
Tyrone led by 1-07 to 0-06 at half-time.
Tyrone: P McConnell, M Swift, J McMahon, D McCaul, D Harte, C Gormley, R McMenamin, K Hughes, A Cassidy, C Cavanagh, B McGuigan, S Cavanagh, M Penrose, S O'Neill, O Mulligan.
Subs: D Carlin for McCarron (16), C Cavanagh for P Harte (43), Sean O'Neill for Carlin (51), O Mulligan for Penrose (55), K Hughes for Cassidy (65)
Monaghan: M Keogh, K Duffy, D Hughes, C Walshe, C Galligan, D Mone, O Duffy, O Lennon, D Clerkin, S Gollogly, M Downey, N McAdam, D McKenna, P Finlay, C McManus.
Subs: J Turley for Gollogly (25), C McGuinness for McKenna (h-t), D Morgan for Galligan (37), D Malone for Turley (55), B O'Brien for Duffy (65)
Referee: C Reilly (Meath)
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All-Ireland SFC Leinster Championship 2011: Kildare defeat Meath...
Kildare 0-16
Meath 0-10
Kildare dug deep to dethrone last year's Leinster Senior Football Championship winners Meath at Croke Park.
Inspirational captain John Doyle and Eamonn Callaghan, who scored four second half points from play, helped the Lilywhites to a battling win.
Meath led 0-07 to 0-05 at half-time but lost Brian Farrell to a red card in the 56th minute and substitute Graham Geraghty had a much-disputed goal disallowed.
Kildare finished strongly with three late points, but their shooting left a lot to be desired at times.
KILDARE: S Connolly; A MacLochlainn, M Foley, H McGrillen; G White, B Flanagan, E Bolton (0-01); T O'Connor, H Lynch; M O'Flaherty, E O'Flaherty (0-03, 0-01f, 0-01 '45'), E Callaghan (0-04); A Smith (0-01), J Doyle (0-04, 0-01f), J Kavanagh (0-02).
Subs used: R Sweeney for Flanagan (26 mins), R Kelly (0-01) for O'Connor (54), P O'Neill for Sweeney (57); M Scanlon for MacLochlainn (66), T O'Neill for White (71).
MEATH: B Murphy; G O'Brien, K Reilly, S McAnarney; S Kenny, B Menton, C Lenehan; N Crawford, B Meade; J Queeney, S O'Rourke (0-03, 0-01f), G Reilly; S Bray (0-01), J Sheridan (0-03, 0-01f), P O'Rourke (0-03, 0-01f, 0-01 '45').
Subs used: M O'Sullivan for Lehehan (24 mins), M Ward for Crawford (41), B Farrell for Bray (41).
Referee: Syl Doyle (Wexford)
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Meath 0-10
Kildare dug deep to dethrone last year's Leinster Senior Football Championship winners Meath at Croke Park.
Inspirational captain John Doyle and Eamonn Callaghan, who scored four second half points from play, helped the Lilywhites to a battling win.
Meath led 0-07 to 0-05 at half-time but lost Brian Farrell to a red card in the 56th minute and substitute Graham Geraghty had a much-disputed goal disallowed.
Kildare finished strongly with three late points, but their shooting left a lot to be desired at times.
KILDARE: S Connolly; A MacLochlainn, M Foley, H McGrillen; G White, B Flanagan, E Bolton (0-01); T O'Connor, H Lynch; M O'Flaherty, E O'Flaherty (0-03, 0-01f, 0-01 '45'), E Callaghan (0-04); A Smith (0-01), J Doyle (0-04, 0-01f), J Kavanagh (0-02).
Subs used: R Sweeney for Flanagan (26 mins), R Kelly (0-01) for O'Connor (54), P O'Neill for Sweeney (57); M Scanlon for MacLochlainn (66), T O'Neill for White (71).
MEATH: B Murphy; G O'Brien, K Reilly, S McAnarney; S Kenny, B Menton, C Lenehan; N Crawford, B Meade; J Queeney, S O'Rourke (0-03, 0-01f), G Reilly; S Bray (0-01), J Sheridan (0-03, 0-01f), P O'Rourke (0-03, 0-01f, 0-01 '45').
Subs used: M O'Sullivan for Lehehan (24 mins), M Ward for Crawford (41), B Farrell for Bray (41).
Referee: Syl Doyle (Wexford)
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Nicky Rackard Cup 2011 Final: London defeat Louth...
London 2-20
Louth 0-11
London cruised to victory over Louth with 15 points to spare and claim the Nicky Rackard Cup in the process. In their third successive appearance in the Nicky Rackard Cup final, London finally claimed the silverware at Croke Park.
Cork native Martin Finn laid on a memorable display of finishing which netted him a 2-08 tally. Finn who was to the fore throughout the match pointed a 65’ on 14 mins and followed this with two goals on 24 mins and right on the stroke of half-time leaving the wee county trailling by two goals at the break. The Exiles certainly looked too strong for this grade as they led by 2-7 to 0-7.
London: A Ryan; T Hogan, B Costello, C Burke; M Walsh 0-2, C Forde, G Hill; E Cooney, K Bolger; R O'Connell (0-1), S Ryan (0-2), N Forde (0-1); P Sloane, M Finn (2-8), H Vaughan. Subs: K Canty (0-5) for Cooney (30); J Maher for Vaughan (41); D Maher for Hill (49); J Mulcahy (0-1) for Bolger (52); B Hassett for Corcoran (64).
Louth: E McArdle; M Wallace, C Kerrigan, A Wallace; D Horan (0-1), R Byrne, Donagh O'Sullivan; G Smyth, D Dunne; D Kettle, S Callan, D Murphy (0-8); B Corcoran, P Brennan, Diarmuid O'Sullivan (0-1). Subs: W Morrissey for Brennan (43); D O'Hanrahan for Smyth (55); S Fennell (0-1) for Kettle (55); K McNally for Diarmuid O'Sullivan (58); K Walsh for Sloane (62).
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Louth 0-11
London cruised to victory over Louth with 15 points to spare and claim the Nicky Rackard Cup in the process. In their third successive appearance in the Nicky Rackard Cup final, London finally claimed the silverware at Croke Park.
Cork native Martin Finn laid on a memorable display of finishing which netted him a 2-08 tally. Finn who was to the fore throughout the match pointed a 65’ on 14 mins and followed this with two goals on 24 mins and right on the stroke of half-time leaving the wee county trailling by two goals at the break. The Exiles certainly looked too strong for this grade as they led by 2-7 to 0-7.
London: A Ryan; T Hogan, B Costello, C Burke; M Walsh 0-2, C Forde, G Hill; E Cooney, K Bolger; R O'Connell (0-1), S Ryan (0-2), N Forde (0-1); P Sloane, M Finn (2-8), H Vaughan. Subs: K Canty (0-5) for Cooney (30); J Maher for Vaughan (41); D Maher for Hill (49); J Mulcahy (0-1) for Bolger (52); B Hassett for Corcoran (64).
Louth: E McArdle; M Wallace, C Kerrigan, A Wallace; D Horan (0-1), R Byrne, Donagh O'Sullivan; G Smyth, D Dunne; D Kettle, S Callan, D Murphy (0-8); B Corcoran, P Brennan, Diarmuid O'Sullivan (0-1). Subs: W Morrissey for Brennan (43); D O'Hanrahan for Smyth (55); S Fennell (0-1) for Kettle (55); K McNally for Diarmuid O'Sullivan (58); K Walsh for Sloane (62).
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The Christy Ring Cup 2011 Final: Kerry defeat Wicklow...
Kerry 2-21
Wicklow 2-08
Kerry were on top tune after a Croke Park defeat of Wicklow.
Beaten by the minimum margin in the 2010 decider, the Kingdom left nothing to chance this time around as they answered manager John Meyler's rallying cry with a resounding performance.
Five points from Darragh O'Connell and an eleventh-minute John Egan goal put the winners into a commanding 1-10 to 0-6 half-time advantage. All Kerry's forwards scored in the first half.
Andy O'Brien won a 23rd-minute penalty for the Garden County but Kerry midfielder John Griffin saved Jonathan O'Neill's low shot.
O'Connell bagged the winners' second goal within two minutes of the restart and substitute Jonathan Quirke got a Wicklow three-pointer after seeing his penalty saved before O'Neill pegged back a second consolation goal for the losers.
Kerry: B Rochford; P O'Grady, J Godley, E Fitzgerald; C Harris, J Casey, A Keane; D Dineen, J Griffin (0-1); D O'Connell (1-9), G O'Brien (0-1), M Boyle (0-1); S Nolan (0-6), M Conway (0-1), J Egan (1-1). Subs: J Flaherty (0-1) for Conway (52); L Boyle for O'Brien (64); J Fitzgerald for E Fitzgerald (69); C Harty.
Wicklow: W O'Gorman; J Connors, G Keogh, B Cuddihy; G Bermingham, L Kennedy, S Kelly; E Kearns, R Keddy (0-1); L Glynn, J O'Neill (1-4), T Doyle; E Glynn, D Hyland, A O'Brien (0-2). Subs: J Quirke (1-1) for Doyle (ht); E O'Neill for Connors (42); W Collins for Bermingham (59); J Murphy for E Glynn (65); E Dunne for Kelly (69).
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Wicklow 2-08
Kerry were on top tune after a Croke Park defeat of Wicklow.
Beaten by the minimum margin in the 2010 decider, the Kingdom left nothing to chance this time around as they answered manager John Meyler's rallying cry with a resounding performance.
Five points from Darragh O'Connell and an eleventh-minute John Egan goal put the winners into a commanding 1-10 to 0-6 half-time advantage. All Kerry's forwards scored in the first half.
Andy O'Brien won a 23rd-minute penalty for the Garden County but Kerry midfielder John Griffin saved Jonathan O'Neill's low shot.
O'Connell bagged the winners' second goal within two minutes of the restart and substitute Jonathan Quirke got a Wicklow three-pointer after seeing his penalty saved before O'Neill pegged back a second consolation goal for the losers.
Kerry: B Rochford; P O'Grady, J Godley, E Fitzgerald; C Harris, J Casey, A Keane; D Dineen, J Griffin (0-1); D O'Connell (1-9), G O'Brien (0-1), M Boyle (0-1); S Nolan (0-6), M Conway (0-1), J Egan (1-1). Subs: J Flaherty (0-1) for Conway (52); L Boyle for O'Brien (64); J Fitzgerald for E Fitzgerald (69); C Harty.
Wicklow: W O'Gorman; J Connors, G Keogh, B Cuddihy; G Bermingham, L Kennedy, S Kelly; E Kearns, R Keddy (0-1); L Glynn, J O'Neill (1-4), T Doyle; E Glynn, D Hyland, A O'Brien (0-2). Subs: J Quirke (1-1) for Doyle (ht); E O'Neill for Connors (42); W Collins for Bermingham (59); J Murphy for E Glynn (65); E Dunne for Kelly (69).
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Lory Meagher Cup 2011 Final: Donegal narrowly defeat Tyrone...
Donegal 2-12
Tyrone 0-17
Donegal scored a breathtaking last-minute goal to ensure the crown of current Lory Meagher Cup holders would move from the Longford squad of 2010 to the team from the northwest.
Ciaran Mathewson was the hero of the day when he struck his second goal right at the death to spoil the Tyrone party, when it was beginning to look like their narrow two point lead was going to bring them over the line at Croke Park.
Donegal's Niall Campbell, who had been so impressive in their semi-final victory scoring eleven points, successfully added two more points to his tally to carve out a two point advantage for his team going in at the break, Donegal 1-07 0-8 Tyrone.
Andrew Wallace’s side will now be promoted to the Nicky Raynard Cup competition for 2012.
Donegal: P O’Brien, S O’Connor, C Breathnach, A McDermott, J Donnelly, C Dowds, J Boyle, S McVeigh, P Sheridan, E Organ, S Boyle, C Mathewson, M McCann, E McDermott, N Campbell.
Subs used: P Hannigan, L Henderson, M McGhee
Tyrone: J Devlin, Ryan O’Neill, D Maguire, R Winters, SP Begley, S Donnelly, M Grogan, C Gallagher, M O’Gorman, G Fox, J Kelly, A Kelly, C McErlean, Rory O’Neill, C Grogan.
Subs used: P O’Connor, T Hughes, M Winters
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Tyrone 0-17
Donegal scored a breathtaking last-minute goal to ensure the crown of current Lory Meagher Cup holders would move from the Longford squad of 2010 to the team from the northwest.
Ciaran Mathewson was the hero of the day when he struck his second goal right at the death to spoil the Tyrone party, when it was beginning to look like their narrow two point lead was going to bring them over the line at Croke Park.
Donegal's Niall Campbell, who had been so impressive in their semi-final victory scoring eleven points, successfully added two more points to his tally to carve out a two point advantage for his team going in at the break, Donegal 1-07 0-8 Tyrone.
Andrew Wallace’s side will now be promoted to the Nicky Raynard Cup competition for 2012.
Donegal: P O’Brien, S O’Connor, C Breathnach, A McDermott, J Donnelly, C Dowds, J Boyle, S McVeigh, P Sheridan, E Organ, S Boyle, C Mathewson, M McCann, E McDermott, N Campbell.
Subs used: P Hannigan, L Henderson, M McGhee
Tyrone: J Devlin, Ryan O’Neill, D Maguire, R Winters, SP Begley, S Donnelly, M Grogan, C Gallagher, M O’Gorman, G Fox, J Kelly, A Kelly, C McErlean, Rory O’Neill, C Grogan.
Subs used: P O’Connor, T Hughes, M Winters
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All-Ireland SHC Leinster Championship 2011: Galway defeat Westmeath...
Galway 4-17
Westmeath 2-14
This nine point victory for Galway over Westmeath does not tell the full story of this Leinster GAA Hurling Championship quarter final in Cusack Park (Sat 6/4/11). A hat-rick of goals from Cyril Donnellan proved to be key for John McIntyre’s men to progress to the next round.
As for 2010 Christy Ring Cup champions, Westmeath came into this contest on the back of a first round surprise 4-10 to 1-14 victory over Carlow.
The Tribesmen will now face Dublin at the semi-final stage in two weeks.
Westmeath: C Scally; C Flanagan, D McCormack, A McGrath; E Price, A Mitchell, P Gilsenan; N Flanagan, B Smyth; C Curley, P Greville, B Murtagh; J Shaw, D McNicholas, D Carthy.
Galway: J Skehill; D Joyce, D Collins, F Moore; J Coen, J Lee, A Cullinane; D Burke, K Hynes; B Daly, C Donnellan, A Smith; D Hayes, J Gantley, A Callinan.
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Westmeath 2-14
This nine point victory for Galway over Westmeath does not tell the full story of this Leinster GAA Hurling Championship quarter final in Cusack Park (Sat 6/4/11). A hat-rick of goals from Cyril Donnellan proved to be key for John McIntyre’s men to progress to the next round.
As for 2010 Christy Ring Cup champions, Westmeath came into this contest on the back of a first round surprise 4-10 to 1-14 victory over Carlow.
The Tribesmen will now face Dublin at the semi-final stage in two weeks.
Westmeath: C Scally; C Flanagan, D McCormack, A McGrath; E Price, A Mitchell, P Gilsenan; N Flanagan, B Smyth; C Curley, P Greville, B Murtagh; J Shaw, D McNicholas, D Carthy.
Galway: J Skehill; D Joyce, D Collins, F Moore; J Coen, J Lee, A Cullinane; D Burke, K Hynes; B Daly, C Donnellan, A Smith; D Hayes, J Gantley, A Callinan.
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All-Ireland SHC Ulster Championship 2011: Armagh beat Monaghan...
Armagh 2-17
Monaghan 2-07
Armagh got a quarter-final victory over Monaghan in Newry.
The outsiders made a real fight of it and had battled back to within a point by the three-quarters stage before Neil Duffy's goal gave the Orchard County the impetus they needed to advance.
Monaghan's Mickey McHugh had a penalty pushed over the bar and they also had a point from Stephen Lambe in response to two Paul McCormack efforts in the opening 15 minutes: 0-2 apiece.
Conor Corvan, Ruairi Grattan and Donal Carville edged the winners three ahead before Brian McGuigan (Monaghan) and Corvan found the net late in the half, leaving Armagh ahead by 1-8 to 1-3 at half time.
Armagh: S Doherty; B Mallon, N Curry, F Woods; JJ Hughes, R McGrattan (0-1), B McCormack (0-1); D Carville (0-2), M Moen (0-2); C Carvill, P Heaney, R Gaffney (0-6); C Corvan (1-2), P McCormack (0-2), M Lennon (0-1). Subs: N Duffy (1-0) for P McCormack (46), C Reid for Heaney (50), T Duffy for Lennon (66), A Mackle for Corvan (66).
Monaghan: H Byrne; A Lambe, P Murphy, P Treanor; M Treanor, P Dowdall, J McHugh; G Boyd, T Hilliard; S Lambe (1-1), S Leonard, E MacSuibhne; B McGuigan (1-0), M McHugh (0-3), R Meegan (0-2). Subs: G Dooley for A Lambe (25), F Rafter (0-1) for MacSuibhne (43), PJ Boyle for M McHugh (65).
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Monaghan 2-07
Armagh got a quarter-final victory over Monaghan in Newry.
The outsiders made a real fight of it and had battled back to within a point by the three-quarters stage before Neil Duffy's goal gave the Orchard County the impetus they needed to advance.
Monaghan's Mickey McHugh had a penalty pushed over the bar and they also had a point from Stephen Lambe in response to two Paul McCormack efforts in the opening 15 minutes: 0-2 apiece.
Conor Corvan, Ruairi Grattan and Donal Carville edged the winners three ahead before Brian McGuigan (Monaghan) and Corvan found the net late in the half, leaving Armagh ahead by 1-8 to 1-3 at half time.
Armagh: S Doherty; B Mallon, N Curry, F Woods; JJ Hughes, R McGrattan (0-1), B McCormack (0-1); D Carville (0-2), M Moen (0-2); C Carvill, P Heaney, R Gaffney (0-6); C Corvan (1-2), P McCormack (0-2), M Lennon (0-1). Subs: N Duffy (1-0) for P McCormack (46), C Reid for Heaney (50), T Duffy for Lennon (66), A Mackle for Corvan (66).
Monaghan: H Byrne; A Lambe, P Murphy, P Treanor; M Treanor, P Dowdall, J McHugh; G Boyd, T Hilliard; S Lambe (1-1), S Leonard, E MacSuibhne; B McGuigan (1-0), M McHugh (0-3), R Meegan (0-2). Subs: G Dooley for A Lambe (25), F Rafter (0-1) for MacSuibhne (43), PJ Boyle for M McHugh (65).
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All-Ireland SHC Ulster Championship 2011: Down defeat Derry...
Down 2-07
Derry 1-06
Down got a big win against a disappointing Derry side at Casement Park.
The first half was evenly contested but goals from Gareth Johnston and Paul Braniff in the third and seventh minutes respectively had the winners ahead by 2-7 to 1-6 at the interval, with Alan Grant firing to the net for Derry after Graham Clarke had saved well from Paddy Henry.
With Antrim no longer playing in the province Down remain red-hot favourites to take the Ulster crown.
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Derry 1-06
Down got a big win against a disappointing Derry side at Casement Park.
The first half was evenly contested but goals from Gareth Johnston and Paul Braniff in the third and seventh minutes respectively had the winners ahead by 2-7 to 1-6 at the interval, with Alan Grant firing to the net for Derry after Graham Clarke had saved well from Paddy Henry.
With Antrim no longer playing in the province Down remain red-hot favourites to take the Ulster crown.
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All-Ireland SHC Munster Championship 2011: Tipp defeat Cork...
Cork 0-23
Tipperary 3-22
Goals were the difference as Tipperary beat Cork at Thurles.
The Rebels stayed with the winners all the way, but a last-gasp major from substitute Benny Dunne finally ended the game as a contest.
Playing with the wind in the first half, the hosts led by the odd point from nine at the end of the first quarter and Cork edged ahead momentarily before goals from twin terrors Lar Corbett and Eoin Kelly inside a devastating three minute spell between the 28th and 31st minutes helped Declan Ryan's team to a 2-11 to 0-10 interval advantage.
Tipperary: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Young, Padraic Maher, J O'Keeffe; G Ryan, S McGrath; S Callanan (0-5), N McGrath (0-4), Patrick Maher (0-1); E Kelly (1-7), J O'Brien (0-1), L Corbett (1-2). Subs: J Woodlock (0-1) for S McGrath (40), C O'Mahony for Young (59), B Dunne (1-0) for O'Brien (62), P Bourke for Ryan (66).
Cork: D Óg Cusack; S McDonnell, E Cadogan, S O'Neill; J Gardiner (0-1), W Egan, B Murphy; L McLoughlin, P Cronin (0-1); B O'Connor (0-3), C McCarthy (0-1), N McCarthy (0-3); L Farrell, P O'Sullivan (0-1), P Horgan (0-13). Subs: J O'Connor for C McCarthy (45), J Nagle for O'Neill (45), T Kenny for McLoughlin (51), C Naughton for Horgan (70), K Murphy for O'Sullivan (70).
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Tipperary 3-22
Goals were the difference as Tipperary beat Cork at Thurles.
The Rebels stayed with the winners all the way, but a last-gasp major from substitute Benny Dunne finally ended the game as a contest.
Playing with the wind in the first half, the hosts led by the odd point from nine at the end of the first quarter and Cork edged ahead momentarily before goals from twin terrors Lar Corbett and Eoin Kelly inside a devastating three minute spell between the 28th and 31st minutes helped Declan Ryan's team to a 2-11 to 0-10 interval advantage.
Tipperary: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Young, Padraic Maher, J O'Keeffe; G Ryan, S McGrath; S Callanan (0-5), N McGrath (0-4), Patrick Maher (0-1); E Kelly (1-7), J O'Brien (0-1), L Corbett (1-2). Subs: J Woodlock (0-1) for S McGrath (40), C O'Mahony for Young (59), B Dunne (1-0) for O'Brien (62), P Bourke for Ryan (66).
Cork: D Óg Cusack; S McDonnell, E Cadogan, S O'Neill; J Gardiner (0-1), W Egan, B Murphy; L McLoughlin, P Cronin (0-1); B O'Connor (0-3), C McCarthy (0-1), N McCarthy (0-3); L Farrell, P O'Sullivan (0-1), P Horgan (0-13). Subs: J O'Connor for C McCarthy (45), J Nagle for O'Neill (45), T Kenny for McLoughlin (51), C Naughton for Horgan (70), K Murphy for O'Sullivan (70).
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All-Ireland SHC Leinster Championship 2011: Wexford defeat Antrim...
Wexford 3-16
Antrim 1-11
Wexford strolled in the second half to beat Antrim at Wexford Park.
Fresh from their landmark win over Laois a fortnight ago, the Saffrons went into this match full of hope but Dinny Cahill's charges - who trailed by just two at the break - were outclassed upon the resumption as the Model County booked a semi-final date with neighbours Kilkenny.
The Glensmen completely lost their way after the restart, managing to notch just three second-half points, with Bary McFall, Neil McManus and Karl Stewart on target.
Prior to that, they looked to be well in contention, especially when an early Conor McCann goal had them in touch at the interval, 1-8 to 1-10.
Wexford: Anthony Masterson; Joey Wadding, Graeme Molloy, Brian Malone; Adrian Flynn, David Murphy, Aindreas Doyle,; Rory Quinlivan (0-1), Daithí Waters; Colm Morris, Redmond Barry (1-0), Eric Bradley; Ciarán Lyng (1-7), Shane Roche, Ben Brosnan (0-6). Subs: Paddy Byrne (0-1) for Shane Roche, Adrian Morrissey (0-1) for Adrian Flynn, Brendan Doyle for Eric Bradley, Liam Óg McGovern for Colm Morris, George Sunderland for Rory Quinlivan.
Offaly: Alan Mulhall; Brian Darby, Scott Brady, Seán Pender; Stephen Lonergan, Ross Brady, Karol Slattery; Richie Dalton, Niall Smith; Ciarán McManus, Seán Ryan, Anton Sullivan; Bernard Allen (0-2), Nigel Dunne (0-1), Niall McNamee (0-4). Subs: Thomas Deehan for Anton Sullivan, Niall Darby for Nigel Dunne, John Reynolds for Seán Ryan, Ken Casey (0-1) for Bernard Allen, Joe Quinn for Stephen Lonergan.
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Antrim 1-11
Wexford strolled in the second half to beat Antrim at Wexford Park.
Fresh from their landmark win over Laois a fortnight ago, the Saffrons went into this match full of hope but Dinny Cahill's charges - who trailed by just two at the break - were outclassed upon the resumption as the Model County booked a semi-final date with neighbours Kilkenny.
The Glensmen completely lost their way after the restart, managing to notch just three second-half points, with Bary McFall, Neil McManus and Karl Stewart on target.
Prior to that, they looked to be well in contention, especially when an early Conor McCann goal had them in touch at the interval, 1-8 to 1-10.
Wexford: Anthony Masterson; Joey Wadding, Graeme Molloy, Brian Malone; Adrian Flynn, David Murphy, Aindreas Doyle,; Rory Quinlivan (0-1), Daithí Waters; Colm Morris, Redmond Barry (1-0), Eric Bradley; Ciarán Lyng (1-7), Shane Roche, Ben Brosnan (0-6). Subs: Paddy Byrne (0-1) for Shane Roche, Adrian Morrissey (0-1) for Adrian Flynn, Brendan Doyle for Eric Bradley, Liam Óg McGovern for Colm Morris, George Sunderland for Rory Quinlivan.
Offaly: Alan Mulhall; Brian Darby, Scott Brady, Seán Pender; Stephen Lonergan, Ross Brady, Karol Slattery; Richie Dalton, Niall Smith; Ciarán McManus, Seán Ryan, Anton Sullivan; Bernard Allen (0-2), Nigel Dunne (0-1), Niall McNamee (0-4). Subs: Thomas Deehan for Anton Sullivan, Niall Darby for Nigel Dunne, John Reynolds for Seán Ryan, Ken Casey (0-1) for Bernard Allen, Joe Quinn for Stephen Lonergan.
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All-Ireland SHC Leinster Championship 2011: Dublin defeat Offaly...
Dublin 2-21
Offaly 1-20
Dublin were breathing a sigh of relief after edging out 14-man Offaly at Croke Park.
The winners dominated the third quarter but apart from that period the Faithful County gave as good as they got. Everything went against Offaly - who were understrength, lost Brian Carroll early on and had Derek Molloy harshly lined - yet they came extremely close to upsetting the odds today.
The favourite's tag certainly didn't rest comfortably on Dublin's shoulders in the first half and they could consider themselves rather fortunate to go in with a 1-9 to 1-8 interval lead, after Shane Dooley orchestrated a spirited Offaly display.
Dublin: Gary Maguire; Peter Kelly, Niall Corcoran, Oisín Gough; John McCaffrey, Liam Rushe, Shane Durkin (0-1); Maurice O'Brien, Alan McCrabbe (0-3); Ryan O'Dwyer (0-2), Conor McCormack (0-2), Conal Keaney (0-1); Paul Ryan (1-8), David O'Callaghan (0-2), Daire Plunkett (0-1). Subs: Simon Lambert (0-1) for Maurice O'Brien, David Treacy for Daire Plunkett, Declan O'Dwyer for Conor McCormack, Peadar Carton (1-0) for Alan McCrabbe, David Curtin for Liam Rushe.
Offaly: James Dempsey; Stephen Egan, David Kenny, Michael Verney; Dylan Hayden (0-1), Eanna Murphy, Derek Morkan; Brian Carroll, Daniel Currams (0-1); Conor Mahon (0-1), Ger Healion, Colin Egan (0-1); Derek Molloy, Joe Bergin (0-3), Shane Dooley (1-13). Subs: Cathal Parlon for Brian Carroll, James Mulrooney for Colin Egan.
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Offaly 1-20
Dublin were breathing a sigh of relief after edging out 14-man Offaly at Croke Park.
The winners dominated the third quarter but apart from that period the Faithful County gave as good as they got. Everything went against Offaly - who were understrength, lost Brian Carroll early on and had Derek Molloy harshly lined - yet they came extremely close to upsetting the odds today.
The favourite's tag certainly didn't rest comfortably on Dublin's shoulders in the first half and they could consider themselves rather fortunate to go in with a 1-9 to 1-8 interval lead, after Shane Dooley orchestrated a spirited Offaly display.
Dublin: Gary Maguire; Peter Kelly, Niall Corcoran, Oisín Gough; John McCaffrey, Liam Rushe, Shane Durkin (0-1); Maurice O'Brien, Alan McCrabbe (0-3); Ryan O'Dwyer (0-2), Conor McCormack (0-2), Conal Keaney (0-1); Paul Ryan (1-8), David O'Callaghan (0-2), Daire Plunkett (0-1). Subs: Simon Lambert (0-1) for Maurice O'Brien, David Treacy for Daire Plunkett, Declan O'Dwyer for Conor McCormack, Peadar Carton (1-0) for Alan McCrabbe, David Curtin for Liam Rushe.
Offaly: James Dempsey; Stephen Egan, David Kenny, Michael Verney; Dylan Hayden (0-1), Eanna Murphy, Derek Morkan; Brian Carroll, Daniel Currams (0-1); Conor Mahon (0-1), Ger Healion, Colin Egan (0-1); Derek Molloy, Joe Bergin (0-3), Shane Dooley (1-13). Subs: Cathal Parlon for Brian Carroll, James Mulrooney for Colin Egan.
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All-Ireland SHC Leinster Championship 2011: Westmeath defeat Carlow...
Westmeath 4-10
Carlow 1-14
Westmeath will face Galway after a magnificent victory over Carlow at Dr Cullen Park.
A stunning victory for the Lake County, who endured a torrid league campaign but have found a new lease of life under new manager Brian Hanley.
Derek MacNicholas netted twice in the first for the winners, who held a commanding 3-5 to 0-4 lead at the interval, having registered 2-1 in the last three minutes of the opening half.
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Carlow 1-14
Westmeath will face Galway after a magnificent victory over Carlow at Dr Cullen Park.
A stunning victory for the Lake County, who endured a torrid league campaign but have found a new lease of life under new manager Brian Hanley.
Derek MacNicholas netted twice in the first for the winners, who held a commanding 3-5 to 0-4 lead at the interval, having registered 2-1 in the last three minutes of the opening half.
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All-Ireland SHC Leinster Championship 2011: Antrim defeat Laois...
Antrim 1-21
Laois 3-12
Antrim produced an astonishing second-half display to beat Laois in a Portlaoise thriller.
It represented a historic victory for Antrim as it's their first-ever win in the Leinster SHC. The victors will face Wexford at the quarter-final stage.
Neil McManus was very much their hero with a return of 0-10 (including seven frees and a 65), but in truth it was an exemplary all-round performance from the northerners.
This preliminary-round match looked set to go in Laois' favor when the winners had Neil McAuley dismissed after 40 minutes but never-say-die Antrim scored sixteen times during the second period while restricting the hosts to just six scores.
Second-quarter goals from Neil Foyle and Willie Hyland had Laois ahead by 2-7 to 1-5 at half time, after Simon McCrory had struck a sixth-minute major for the underdogs.
Antrim: C O'Connell; C McGuinness, A Graffin, K Molloy; N McAuley (0-1), M Herron, C Herron (0-1); P Shiels, B McFall; S McCrory (1-0), K Stewart (0-4), J Black; C McCann (0-4), N McManus (0-10), K McKeegan. Subs: M Armstrong (0-1) for Black (43), D Hamill for McKeegan (57), K McGourty for B McFall (67).
Laois: P Mullaney; J A Delaney, B Smith, B Stapleton; J Fitzpatrick, M Whelan (0-2), B Galvin; J Walsh (0-1), S Bourke (0-1); B Dunne, N Costelloe, W Hyland (1-4); O Holohan (1-1), N Foyle (1-1), J Brophy. Subs: C Dunne for Fitzpatrick (h/t), W Dunphy (0-2) for Dunne (38), S Dollard for Costelloe (61).
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Laois 3-12
Antrim produced an astonishing second-half display to beat Laois in a Portlaoise thriller.
It represented a historic victory for Antrim as it's their first-ever win in the Leinster SHC. The victors will face Wexford at the quarter-final stage.
Neil McManus was very much their hero with a return of 0-10 (including seven frees and a 65), but in truth it was an exemplary all-round performance from the northerners.
This preliminary-round match looked set to go in Laois' favor when the winners had Neil McAuley dismissed after 40 minutes but never-say-die Antrim scored sixteen times during the second period while restricting the hosts to just six scores.
Second-quarter goals from Neil Foyle and Willie Hyland had Laois ahead by 2-7 to 1-5 at half time, after Simon McCrory had struck a sixth-minute major for the underdogs.
Antrim: C O'Connell; C McGuinness, A Graffin, K Molloy; N McAuley (0-1), M Herron, C Herron (0-1); P Shiels, B McFall; S McCrory (1-0), K Stewart (0-4), J Black; C McCann (0-4), N McManus (0-10), K McKeegan. Subs: M Armstrong (0-1) for Black (43), D Hamill for McKeegan (57), K McGourty for B McFall (67).
Laois: P Mullaney; J A Delaney, B Smith, B Stapleton; J Fitzpatrick, M Whelan (0-2), B Galvin; J Walsh (0-1), S Bourke (0-1); B Dunne, N Costelloe, W Hyland (1-4); O Holohan (1-1), N Foyle (1-1), J Brophy. Subs: C Dunne for Fitzpatrick (h/t), W Dunphy (0-2) for Dunne (38), S Dollard for Costelloe (61).
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All-Ireland SHC Ulster Championship 2011: Down easily defeat Donegal...
Down 3-15
Donegal 1-13
Donegal tried hard but it was Down who recorded a victory at Letterkenny.
Aidan Clarke netted in the tenth minute to propel the Christy Ring Cup semi-finalists into a 1-12 to 0-6 interval lead, with Gareth Johnston, Aaron O'Prey, Kevin McGarry and Brendan Ennis also amongst the Ardsmen's scorers.
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Donegal 1-13
Donegal tried hard but it was Down who recorded a victory at Letterkenny.
Aidan Clarke netted in the tenth minute to propel the Christy Ring Cup semi-finalists into a 1-12 to 0-6 interval lead, with Gareth Johnston, Aaron O'Prey, Kevin McGarry and Brendan Ennis also amongst the Ardsmen's scorers.
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All-Ireland SHC Ulster Championship 2011: Derry defeat Tyrone...
Derry 2-13
Tyrone 0-06
Derry scored a comprehensive victory over Tyrone at Omagh in the Ulster SHC.
The red-hot favourites dominated the first half at Healy Park on Saturday and led by 1-8 to 0-4 at the turnaround, thanks to Michael Kirkpatrick's goal and four Oisin McCloskey points.
Kirkpatrick clipped over a series of frees in the second half and Alan Grant's late three-pointer put the icing on the Oak Leaf cake.
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Tyrone 0-06
Derry scored a comprehensive victory over Tyrone at Omagh in the Ulster SHC.
The red-hot favourites dominated the first half at Healy Park on Saturday and led by 1-8 to 0-4 at the turnaround, thanks to Michael Kirkpatrick's goal and four Oisin McCloskey points.
Kirkpatrick clipped over a series of frees in the second half and Alan Grant's late three-pointer put the icing on the Oak Leaf cake.
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All-Ireland SHC Ulster Championship 2011: Armagh defeat Fermanagh...
Armagh 5-19
Fermanagh 5-06
Armagh's hurlers finished strongly to beat Fermanagh in Enniskillen.
The hosts had put in a commendable performance in the opening 40 minutes and were on level terms after Declan McGarry fired his second goal, 4-5 to 1-14.
But Armagh clicked into gear in the closing stages and streaked clear thanks to goals from Conor Garvan (2), Ger Enright and Cathal Carville.
The Erne County had led by 2-2 to 0-4 after ten minutes. Sean Corigan bagged both those goals, the first after just 30 seconds. But Paul McCormack's goal helped the visitors to a 1-10 to 2-4 interval lead.
Armagh will now face Monaghan in a May 29th quarter-final.
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Fermanagh 5-06
Armagh's hurlers finished strongly to beat Fermanagh in Enniskillen.
The hosts had put in a commendable performance in the opening 40 minutes and were on level terms after Declan McGarry fired his second goal, 4-5 to 1-14.
But Armagh clicked into gear in the closing stages and streaked clear thanks to goals from Conor Garvan (2), Ger Enright and Cathal Carville.
The Erne County had led by 2-2 to 0-4 after ten minutes. Sean Corigan bagged both those goals, the first after just 30 seconds. But Paul McCormack's goal helped the visitors to a 1-10 to 2-4 interval lead.
Armagh will now face Monaghan in a May 29th quarter-final.
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All-Ireland SFC Ulster Championship 2011: Armagh defeat Down...
Armagh 1-15
Down 1-10
Armagh inflicted defeat on neighbours Down at The Athletic Grounds.
Armagh led by 1-8 to 1-6 at the end of a thrilling first half, with goals coming from Jamie Clarke and Mark Poland. Between them, the teams registered only five first-half wides, despite the wet and slippery conditions.
The visitors led by 1-9 to 1-8 ten minutes into the second half but the Orchard County reeled off seven of the last eight scores for a convincing win.
Goalscorer Jamie Clarke, Aaron Kernan, Charlie Vernon, Ciaran McKeever, Malachy Mackin and Billy Joe Padden were among the many heroes for the winners.
Armagh: P Hearty; A Mallon, B Donaghy, K Dyas (0-1); A Kernan (0-5), C McKeever, P Duffy; K Toner, C Vernon; T Kernan (0-1), BJ Padden (0-3), M Mackin (0-2); M O'Rourke, S McDonnell (0-1), J Clarke (1-2). Subs: B Mallon for O'Rourke (58), J Murtagh for Clarke (71).
Down: B McVeigh; D McCartan, D Gordon, B McArdle; D Rooney (0-1), K McKernan, G McCartan; P Fitzpatrick, K King; D Hughes (0-1), M Clarke (0-5), P McComiskey (0-2); J Clarke, B Coulter, M Poland (1-1). Subs: C Magin for J Clarke (23), R Murtagh for Coulter (53), A McArdle for Fitzpatrick (58), C Laverty for McComiskey (59), E McCartan for Poland.
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Down 1-10
Armagh inflicted defeat on neighbours Down at The Athletic Grounds.
Armagh led by 1-8 to 1-6 at the end of a thrilling first half, with goals coming from Jamie Clarke and Mark Poland. Between them, the teams registered only five first-half wides, despite the wet and slippery conditions.
The visitors led by 1-9 to 1-8 ten minutes into the second half but the Orchard County reeled off seven of the last eight scores for a convincing win.
Goalscorer Jamie Clarke, Aaron Kernan, Charlie Vernon, Ciaran McKeever, Malachy Mackin and Billy Joe Padden were among the many heroes for the winners.
Armagh: P Hearty; A Mallon, B Donaghy, K Dyas (0-1); A Kernan (0-5), C McKeever, P Duffy; K Toner, C Vernon; T Kernan (0-1), BJ Padden (0-3), M Mackin (0-2); M O'Rourke, S McDonnell (0-1), J Clarke (1-2). Subs: B Mallon for O'Rourke (58), J Murtagh for Clarke (71).
Down: B McVeigh; D McCartan, D Gordon, B McArdle; D Rooney (0-1), K McKernan, G McCartan; P Fitzpatrick, K King; D Hughes (0-1), M Clarke (0-5), P McComiskey (0-2); J Clarke, B Coulter, M Poland (1-1). Subs: C Magin for J Clarke (23), R Murtagh for Coulter (53), A McArdle for Fitzpatrick (58), C Laverty for McComiskey (59), E McCartan for Poland.
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All-Ireland SFC Connacht Championship 2011: Mayo get past London...
Mayo 0-19
London 2-10
London came agonisingly close to dumping Mayo out of the 2011 Connacht championship at Ruislip.
The brave Exiles gave as good as they got throughout the game but were eventually beaten after extra time.
As London sought their first SFC win in 34 years, Paul Geraghty's goal had them in a strong position at the interval, leading the lacklustre visitors by 1-4 to 0-4.
With some very poor shooting on the day, Mayo can consider themselves fortunate to have progressed to a semi-final meeting with Galway.
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London 2-10
London came agonisingly close to dumping Mayo out of the 2011 Connacht championship at Ruislip.
The brave Exiles gave as good as they got throughout the game but were eventually beaten after extra time.
As London sought their first SFC win in 34 years, Paul Geraghty's goal had them in a strong position at the interval, leading the lacklustre visitors by 1-4 to 0-4.
With some very poor shooting on the day, Mayo can consider themselves fortunate to have progressed to a semi-final meeting with Galway.
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All-Ireland SFC Ulster Championship 2011: Derry defeat Fermanagh...
Derry 1-18
Fermanagh 1-10
Derry captured an easy victory over Fermanagh at Celtic Park.
The hosts completely dominated the first half and led by 1-12 to 0-2 at the break. John Brennan's charges had nine different scorers from open play during that opening period, with Eoin Bradley helping himself to 1-2.
Trailing by 16 points at one stage, the Ernesmen showed good battling qualities and they moved closer thanks to a second-half goal from corner back John Woods and four Daniel Kille points, but Derry's place in the second round was never in doubt.
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Fermanagh 1-10
Derry captured an easy victory over Fermanagh at Celtic Park.
The hosts completely dominated the first half and led by 1-12 to 0-2 at the break. John Brennan's charges had nine different scorers from open play during that opening period, with Eoin Bradley helping himself to 1-2.
Trailing by 16 points at one stage, the Ernesmen showed good battling qualities and they moved closer thanks to a second-half goal from corner back John Woods and four Daniel Kille points, but Derry's place in the second round was never in doubt.
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All-Ireland SFC Leinster Championship 2011: Kildare defeat a weak Wicklow team...
Kildare 0-12
Wicklow 0-05
Kildare controlled the second half to defeat Wicklow at O'Moore Park.
Wind-assisted Kildare bossed the first half territorially but they amassed ten wides before the break and their interval lead was a mere point, 0-5 to 0-4.
Wicklow failed to raise a flag in the second half until the fourth added minute, while Kildare struck seven successive points to ease into the quarter-finals.
Kildare: S Connolly; A MacLochlainn, M Foley, H McGrillen; G White (0-1), B Flanagan, E Bolton (0-1); J Doyle (0-4), H Lynch (0-1); M O'Flaherty, E O'Flaherty, P O'Neill; T O'Connor (0-1), R Sweeney, A Smith (0-3). Subs: J Kavanagh for E O'Flaherty, E Callaghan for B Flanagan, P Fogarty (0-1) for R Sweeney, F Dowling for T O'Connor.
Wicklow: M Travers; C Hyland, A Byrne, S Kelly; M McLoughlin, B McGrath, D Hayden; J Stafford, R Finn; T Hannon, P Dalton, P Earls; A O'Malley (0-2), S Furlong (0-2), L Glynn (0-1). Subs: C McGraynor for T Hannon, M Mernagh for P Dalton, JP Dalton for R Finn.
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Wicklow 0-05
Kildare controlled the second half to defeat Wicklow at O'Moore Park.
Wind-assisted Kildare bossed the first half territorially but they amassed ten wides before the break and their interval lead was a mere point, 0-5 to 0-4.
Wicklow failed to raise a flag in the second half until the fourth added minute, while Kildare struck seven successive points to ease into the quarter-finals.
Kildare: S Connolly; A MacLochlainn, M Foley, H McGrillen; G White (0-1), B Flanagan, E Bolton (0-1); J Doyle (0-4), H Lynch (0-1); M O'Flaherty, E O'Flaherty, P O'Neill; T O'Connor (0-1), R Sweeney, A Smith (0-3). Subs: J Kavanagh for E O'Flaherty, E Callaghan for B Flanagan, P Fogarty (0-1) for R Sweeney, F Dowling for T O'Connor.
Wicklow: M Travers; C Hyland, A Byrne, S Kelly; M McLoughlin, B McGrath, D Hayden; J Stafford, R Finn; T Hannon, P Dalton, P Earls; A O'Malley (0-2), S Furlong (0-2), L Glynn (0-1). Subs: C McGraynor for T Hannon, M Mernagh for P Dalton, JP Dalton for R Finn.
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All-Ireland SFC Leinster Championship 2011: Laois narrowly defeat Longford...
Laois 0-10
Longford 0-09
Laois defeated Longford in a drab encounter at Portlaoise. The O'Moore County advance to a quarter-final meeting with Dublin.
At the end of a first half spoiled by the wet and windy conditions, Laois led by 0-6 to 0-4. Longford gave as good as they got in that opening period but some of their shooting left a lot to be desired.
Laois: Eoin Culleton; Cahir Healy, Kevin Meaney, Mark Timmons; Darren Strong, Shane Julian, Peter O'Leary; Colm Begley, Brendan Quigley; Daithi Carroll (0-4), John O'Loughlin, Niall Donoher (0-2); Ross Munnelly (0-1), Billy Sheehan (0-2), Michael John Tierney (0-1). Subs: Ciaran Lillis, Donie Kingston, Conor Boyle, Padraig Clancy.
Longford: Damien Sheridan; Dermot Brady, Barry Gilleran, Declan Reilly; Shane Mulligan, Kevin Diffley, Noel Farrell; Bernard McElvanney (0-1), Martin Brady (0-1); David Barden, Paddy Dowd, Paul Barden; Donal McElligott, Brian Kavanagh (0-1), Sean McCormack (0-6). Subs: Francis McGee, Peter Foy, John O'Shea, Diarmuid Masterson.
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Longford 0-09
Laois defeated Longford in a drab encounter at Portlaoise. The O'Moore County advance to a quarter-final meeting with Dublin.
At the end of a first half spoiled by the wet and windy conditions, Laois led by 0-6 to 0-4. Longford gave as good as they got in that opening period but some of their shooting left a lot to be desired.
Laois: Eoin Culleton; Cahir Healy, Kevin Meaney, Mark Timmons; Darren Strong, Shane Julian, Peter O'Leary; Colm Begley, Brendan Quigley; Daithi Carroll (0-4), John O'Loughlin, Niall Donoher (0-2); Ross Munnelly (0-1), Billy Sheehan (0-2), Michael John Tierney (0-1). Subs: Ciaran Lillis, Donie Kingston, Conor Boyle, Padraig Clancy.
Longford: Damien Sheridan; Dermot Brady, Barry Gilleran, Declan Reilly; Shane Mulligan, Kevin Diffley, Noel Farrell; Bernard McElvanney (0-1), Martin Brady (0-1); David Barden, Paddy Dowd, Paul Barden; Donal McElligott, Brian Kavanagh (0-1), Sean McCormack (0-6). Subs: Francis McGee, Peter Foy, John O'Shea, Diarmuid Masterson.
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All-Ireland SFC Munster Championship 2011: Cork defeat Clare...
Cork 1-23
Clare 0-11
Cork opened their championship account with a victory over Clare at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
The defending All-Ireland champions will now play Waterford in their Munster semi-final on June 5th.
The Rebels' full forward line caused the Banner all manner of problems with Daniel Goulding (0-8), Donncha O'Connor (1-4) and Ciaran Sheehan (0-4) combining to put the visitors to the sword.
Cork: A Quirke; R Carey, M Shields (0-1), J O'Sullivan; G Canty, N O'Leary, D O'Sullivan; A O'Connor (0-1), A Walsh (0-1); C Sheehan (0-4), P Kelly, P O'Neill (0-1); D Goulding (0-8), D O'Connor (1-4), D Goold. Subs: P Kerrigan (0-1) for Goold (47), P Kissane for Shields, F Lynch for Kelly (62), N Murphy for Walsh (65), J Miskella (0-1) for O'Sullivan (66).
Clare: Joe Hayes; K Hartnett, B Duggan, L Healy; John Hayes, G Kelly, M McMahon; N Browne, G Brennan (0-2); G Kelly, D Tubridy (0-3), C O'Connor; A Clohessy (0-1), D O'Neill, R Donnelly (0-5). Subs: S Brennan for O'Connor, S McNeiles for John Hayes (both half time), J Dowling for O'Neill (70).
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Clare 0-11
Cork opened their championship account with a victory over Clare at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
The defending All-Ireland champions will now play Waterford in their Munster semi-final on June 5th.
The Rebels' full forward line caused the Banner all manner of problems with Daniel Goulding (0-8), Donncha O'Connor (1-4) and Ciaran Sheehan (0-4) combining to put the visitors to the sword.
Cork: A Quirke; R Carey, M Shields (0-1), J O'Sullivan; G Canty, N O'Leary, D O'Sullivan; A O'Connor (0-1), A Walsh (0-1); C Sheehan (0-4), P Kelly, P O'Neill (0-1); D Goulding (0-8), D O'Connor (1-4), D Goold. Subs: P Kerrigan (0-1) for Goold (47), P Kissane for Shields, F Lynch for Kelly (62), N Murphy for Walsh (65), J Miskella (0-1) for O'Sullivan (66).
Clare: Joe Hayes; K Hartnett, B Duggan, L Healy; John Hayes, G Kelly, M McMahon; N Browne, G Brennan (0-2); G Kelly, D Tubridy (0-3), C O'Connor; A Clohessy (0-1), D O'Neill, R Donnelly (0-5). Subs: S Brennan for O'Connor, S McNeiles for John Hayes (both half time), J Dowling for O'Neill (70).
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All-Ireland SFC Munster Championship 2011: Kerry easily defeat Tipp...
Kerry 2-16
Tipperary 0-11
Kerry beat Tipperary in Killarney, despite Tomas O Se's first-half red card.
The veteran defender got his marching orders two minutes from the break, but the Kingdom were still far too strong for John Evans' men.
Bryan Sheehan stepped up to the plate with two second-half goals, the first coming from a 38th-minute penalty after a foul on Kieran Donaghy.
The Premier County had taken an early lead after Declan O'Sllivan opened the scoring but three Colm Cooper points helped the hosts to a 0-9 to 0-5 cushion at the half.
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Tipperary 0-11
Kerry beat Tipperary in Killarney, despite Tomas O Se's first-half red card.
The veteran defender got his marching orders two minutes from the break, but the Kingdom were still far too strong for John Evans' men.
Bryan Sheehan stepped up to the plate with two second-half goals, the first coming from a 38th-minute penalty after a foul on Kieran Donaghy.
The Premier County had taken an early lead after Declan O'Sllivan opened the scoring but three Colm Cooper points helped the hosts to a 0-9 to 0-5 cushion at the half.
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All-Ireland SFC Connacht Championship 2011: Leitrim upset Sligo...
Leitrim 1-10
Sligo 0-10
Conor Beirne's second-half goal gave Leitrim a surprise victory over Sligo at Markievicz Park.
Leitrim were the better team in the first half and were full value for their half-time lead, 0-8 to 0-5.
With seven championship debutants in their side, Leitrim showed no fear of the 2010 provincial finalists and they were deserving victors on the day.
Leitrim: C McCrann; D Reynolds, R Gallagher, P Maguire; B Prior, G Reynolds, W McKeon (0-1); T Beirne (0-1), D Lowe; P Brennan (0-1), E Mulligan (0-2), R Lowe; A Croal (0-1), C Beirne (1-3), J Glancy (0-1). Subs: B McDonald for Brennan; D Sweeney for Lowe.
Sligo: P Greene; C Harrison, R Donovan, N Ewing; P McGovern, B Curran, D Rooney; S Gilmartin, T Taylor (0-1); A Costello, E O'Hara, F Quinn (0-1); S Coen (0-1), K Sweeney, A Marren (0-4). Subs: S Davey for Gilmartin; M Breheny (0-2) for Sweeney; D Maye (0-1) for Quinn; B Egan for Costello; K Cawley for Breheny.
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Sligo 0-10
Conor Beirne's second-half goal gave Leitrim a surprise victory over Sligo at Markievicz Park.
Leitrim were the better team in the first half and were full value for their half-time lead, 0-8 to 0-5.
With seven championship debutants in their side, Leitrim showed no fear of the 2010 provincial finalists and they were deserving victors on the day.
Leitrim: C McCrann; D Reynolds, R Gallagher, P Maguire; B Prior, G Reynolds, W McKeon (0-1); T Beirne (0-1), D Lowe; P Brennan (0-1), E Mulligan (0-2), R Lowe; A Croal (0-1), C Beirne (1-3), J Glancy (0-1). Subs: B McDonald for Brennan; D Sweeney for Lowe.
Sligo: P Greene; C Harrison, R Donovan, N Ewing; P McGovern, B Curran, D Rooney; S Gilmartin, T Taylor (0-1); A Costello, E O'Hara, F Quinn (0-1); S Coen (0-1), K Sweeney, A Marren (0-4). Subs: S Davey for Gilmartin; M Breheny (0-2) for Sweeney; D Maye (0-1) for Quinn; B Egan for Costello; K Cawley for Breheny.
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All-Ireland SFC Ulster Championship 2011: Donegal defeat Antrim...
Donegal 1-10
Antrim 0-07
There was very little quality in evidence at Ballybofey as Donegal defeated Antrim in this preliminary-round Ulster clash opened up the 2011 Ulster Football Championship season with a resounding whimper, with no real entertainment evident apart from a last-gasp Mark McHugh goal.
Antrim never mounted a realistic challenge and Donegal will be glad just to be into a quarter-final meeting with Cavan.
Donegal: P Durcan; K Lacey, N McGee, P McGrath; F McGlynn, K Cassidy, A Thompson; R Kavanagh, M McElhinney; M McHugh (1-1), D Molloy (0-1), R Bradley (0-2); A Hanlon (0-1), M Murphy (0-3), C McFadden (0-2). Subs: M Boyle, M Hegarty, P McBrearty, K Rafferty, D McLaughlin.
Antrim: S O'Neill, R Johnston, C Brady, T Scullion, J Crozier, A Healy, M McCann, A Gallagher, C Murray, T McCann (0-2), M Sweeney, P Cunningham (0-2), B Herron, K Niblock (0-2). Subs: K Brady, T O'Neill, S Burke, M Doogan (0-1).
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Antrim 0-07
There was very little quality in evidence at Ballybofey as Donegal defeated Antrim in this preliminary-round Ulster clash opened up the 2011 Ulster Football Championship season with a resounding whimper, with no real entertainment evident apart from a last-gasp Mark McHugh goal.
Antrim never mounted a realistic challenge and Donegal will be glad just to be into a quarter-final meeting with Cavan.
Donegal: P Durcan; K Lacey, N McGee, P McGrath; F McGlynn, K Cassidy, A Thompson; R Kavanagh, M McElhinney; M McHugh (1-1), D Molloy (0-1), R Bradley (0-2); A Hanlon (0-1), M Murphy (0-3), C McFadden (0-2). Subs: M Boyle, M Hegarty, P McBrearty, K Rafferty, D McLaughlin.
Antrim: S O'Neill, R Johnston, C Brady, T Scullion, J Crozier, A Healy, M McCann, A Gallagher, C Murray, T McCann (0-2), M Sweeney, P Cunningham (0-2), B Herron, K Niblock (0-2). Subs: K Brady, T O'Neill, S Burke, M Doogan (0-1).
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All-Ireland SFC Connacht Championship 2011: Roscommon easily defeat New York...
Roscommon 3-21
New York 1-11
Champions Roscommon cruised into the last four of the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Saturday with a comfortable 16-point win over New York in the Bronx.
Goals from Kevin Higgins, Senan Kilbride and Cathal Cregg were always enough to fend off the challenge of a plucky New York outfit, who had hoped to cause an upset against the visitors, but in the end couldn't live with a side which had completely lifted their game from the previous weekend's disappointing performance in the NFL Division Four final against Longford.
Roscommon: G Claffey; S McDermott, P Domican, N Carty; D Ward, D Keenan, I Kilroy; M Finneran, K Mannion; C Devanney, K Higgins, C Cregg; S O'Grady, S Kilbride, D Shine. Subs: E Kenny for Shine (37 mins), S Purcell for D Ward, S O'Neill for C Devanney (both 58 mins), G Henegan for C Cregg (62 mins), S Ormsby for S Kilbride (66 mins).
New York: A Hearty; P Lambe, R Stafford, R McGinley; J Goldrick, B McGourty, A Power; P Madden, S Harold; J Kelly, A O'Connor, K Walsh; D Doona, CJ Molloy, K O'Connor. Subs: MJ Fitzgerald for J Goldrick (20 mins), S Toner for K Walsh (28 mins), K Smith for S Harold (half time), F Cleary for D Doona (48 mins), D O'Boyle for P Madden (62 mins).
Ref: Pat McEnaney (Monaghan)
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New York 1-11
Champions Roscommon cruised into the last four of the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Saturday with a comfortable 16-point win over New York in the Bronx.
Goals from Kevin Higgins, Senan Kilbride and Cathal Cregg were always enough to fend off the challenge of a plucky New York outfit, who had hoped to cause an upset against the visitors, but in the end couldn't live with a side which had completely lifted their game from the previous weekend's disappointing performance in the NFL Division Four final against Longford.
Roscommon: G Claffey; S McDermott, P Domican, N Carty; D Ward, D Keenan, I Kilroy; M Finneran, K Mannion; C Devanney, K Higgins, C Cregg; S O'Grady, S Kilbride, D Shine. Subs: E Kenny for Shine (37 mins), S Purcell for D Ward, S O'Neill for C Devanney (both 58 mins), G Henegan for C Cregg (62 mins), S Ormsby for S Kilbride (66 mins).
New York: A Hearty; P Lambe, R Stafford, R McGinley; J Goldrick, B McGourty, A Power; P Madden, S Harold; J Kelly, A O'Connor, K Walsh; D Doona, CJ Molloy, K O'Connor. Subs: MJ Fitzgerald for J Goldrick (20 mins), S Toner for K Walsh (28 mins), K Smith for S Harold (half time), F Cleary for D Doona (48 mins), D O'Boyle for P Madden (62 mins).
Ref: Pat McEnaney (Monaghan)
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