Sligo 1-13 GMIT 0-08: Veteran forward Mark Breheny scored 1-5 as Sligo secured their first win under new boss Niall Carew thanks to an improved second-half display against plucky GMIT in an entertaining FBD Connacht League Section ‘B’ fixture at Collooney’s Connolly Park.

Galway 0-13 GMIT 0-6

Galway’s powerful showing in the first period of extra-time dumped the holders, Sligo, out of the Connacht Junior Championship in last night’s quarter-final at Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry.

Nine points from Young Footballer of the Year, Cillian O’Connor, proved to be the difference as Galway surrendered their provincial and All-Ireland U21 FC crowns in last night’s Connacht preliminary round clash in Castlebar.

Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne’s golden season continues.

MARK DONNELLAN’S haul of 1-9 secured an historic All-Ireland title for Maynooth Post Primary School in Tipperary on Saturday.

TIPPERARY outfit Brian Boru’s held on for victory in a thrilling Tesco All-Ireland Ladies IFC club final yesterday.

Down's All-Ireland bid came to a sorry end at Markievicz Park tonight as Sligo progressed in a poor quality qualifier, winning by 1-07 to 0-04.

Donegal 1-12 Down 1-11

Down have made two changes to their side for Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Donegal in Ballybofey (throw-in 4pm).

Captain Benny Coulter ensured it was first blood to Down in the Ulster SFC as he scored the only goal in a 1-13 to 0-11 preliminary round win over Cavan at Casement Park.

Down footballer manager Paddy O'Rourke has appointed star forward Benny Coulter as his captain for the 2006 season.

Peter Canavan returned to inspire Tyrone to an Ulster Football Championship triumph over Down at Omagh.

Wexford take on Ulster champions Armagh in the National Football League final today at Croke Park.

Armagh manager Joe Kernan has kept faith with the same 15 that defeated Mayo in last Sunday's semi-final for Sunday's National Football League final against Wexford at Croke Park.

Table-toppers Down host Kildare today in Division 1B of the National Football League, and the Northerners expect to welcome back ace attacker Benny Coulter for the clash.

Tyrone 1-15 Down 0-10

Mickey Harte's All-Ireland champions Tyrone hope to retain their title by going through the back door and Down are the first obstacle they must overcome at Newry today.

Down have rung the changes from the side that lost out to Cavan in Ulster for tomorrow's All-Ireland football qualifier with champions Tyrone at Newry.

Cavan 3-13 Down 2-12

Cavan and Down have opted to keep faith in their line-ups ahead of Sunday's Ulster SFC replay clash at Breffni Park.

A dramatic equalising point in the fifth minute of injury time by defender John Clarke gave 14-man Down a second chance at Ulster Football Championship salvation at Casement Park.

Down's latest prodigy from the McCartan clan, 20-year old Eoin, has been handed his championship debut ahead of Sunday's Ulster opener against Cavan.

Down boss Paddy O'Rourke has returned Dan Gordon to his customary full-forward position for Sunday's National League final against Offaly.

Tyrone 1-17

Down have made two changes to their lineup for Sunday's Ulster football final clash with Tyrone at Clones.

Donegal 3-12 Down 1-6