Wicklow took a huge step towards securing their Division 2A future for another year when they edged out Mayo by 1-16 to 1-13 at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in the only game in the Division played on Sunday.

Monaghan and Roscommon booked semi-final places in the Nicky Rackard Cup, with goals key in their quarter-final wins over Sligo and Louth respectively this afternoon.

A SECOND-HALF goal from debutant Shane Maughan put Galway on the road to victory in the opening FBD League tie of the season in Ballyhaunis last night to ensure a winning start to Alan Mulholland’s reign in charge of the Tribesmen.