Sligo survived a brief but real scare in the Bronx tonight before their experience and class told late on to see off a spirited New York.

An excellent second-half display saw Clare move into the last 12 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship following their seven-point defeat of an overpowered Sligo at Markievicz Park today.

Leitrim 1-12 Sligo 2-9