Kildare remain at the summit of the NFL Division 2B table as Tipperary had defender Sean Collum sent off in their 0-08 to 0-13 loss to the Lilywhites at Newbridge this afternoon.

Division Two round-up

Geoffrey McGonigle has handed Derry boss Mickey Moran a timely boost by beating the rap on a foot injury to declare himself fit for duty.

Derry corner forward Shane Bradley’s compound fracture of his left leg ruined an impressive day for the Foylesiders at Ballinascreen, as they ran out comprehensive 1-18 to 0-6 winners over UUJ in Section A of the Dr. McKenna Cup SF.

Dublin 3-9

Derry boss Mickey Moran has opted for a physical presence by naming big Geoffrey McGonigle at full-forward to face Dublin in the All-Ireland qualifiying series on Saturday.

Derry dual star Geoffrey McGonigle has been issued with an ultimatum by hurling boss Dominic McKinley insisting he must choose one sport or the other.

Former AllStar Sean Marty Lockhart is back in action for Derry and has been named at corner-back to face Tipperary in Sunday's NFL 2B clash.

DENIS BYRNE may be prepared to declare for Tipperary hurlers following the official sanction by Croke Park of his transfer to Mullinahone — but it’s not an immediate concern of manager Michael Doyle.

Meath corner forward Ollie Murphy has been hit with an eight-week ban from the Games Administration Committee.

Derry 1-12 2-12 Down

A point from substitute Jerome Trainor grabbed a draw for Down in the Guinness Ulster Senior hurling semi-final at Casement Park.

Galway have won their quarter-final clash against Derry in the Bank of Ireland hurling championship.

Ulster Champions Derry have named their team to face Galway in Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final.

Derry 1-17 3-10 Down

Down 1-13 3-8 Derry

Half-time: Derry 1-8 3-7 Down

Down 1-4 1-4 Derry (after 20 minutes)

Down 0-3 0-3 Derry (after 10 minutes)

Ulster Champions Derry recall Michael Conway at centre-back for Sunday's Ulster Hurling Final against Down at Casement Park.