Eamonn Phelan has warned his London side that their Christy Ring Cup hopes will be up in smoke unless they start producing for the full 70 minutes.

Late points from Conor Mageean, Michael Turley and Aaron O’Prey were required by Down to drag them over the line in this Christy Ring Cup opener at Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday.

Stephen Hoban’s 46th minute goal edged Mayo to victory over Kildare in Castlebar yesterday.

London boss Eamonn Phelan says competition for starting places is hotting up after they demolished Mayo by 15 points.

Armagh convincingly saw off the challenge of Mayo in this National Hurling League 2B encounter in Crossmaglen on Sunday.

Nine unanswered points in the final 23 minutes gave Mayo a four-pointvictory over Roscommon in Athleague.