Athlone IT 1-15 Carlow 0-13

Kildare 4-24 Athlone IT 0-12

Westmeath 1-22 Athlone IT 0-13

It was freezing in Belfield last night and this Sigerson Cup first-round match did little to raise the mercury.

LONGFORD produced a strong final quarter to claim victory over Athlone IT in this O’Byrne Cup tie at Ballymahon.