Derry have enhanced their giant-killing reputation with a battling win over Mayo at Celtic Park.

Derry 0-10 Armagh 0-9

Michael Cole scored seven second-half frees as Meath's hurlers erased an 11-point deficit to secure a 0-16 to 2-10 draw with Derry in Navan today.

A two-goal blast from Sean McBride saw Derry get off the mark in NHL Division 2A this afternoon as they beat Armagh 2-13 to 0-9 at Celtic Park.

New Derry manager Gabriel O'Kane has handed senior debuts to five players for Sunday's National Hurling League opener against Laois (Portlaoise, throw-in 2.30pm).

Derry 5-15 Donegal 1-11

Kieran Stevenson and Paul Sweeney have been handed starts by Derry manager Sean McCloskey for tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup final against Donegal (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

Liam Hinphey and Paul Cartin have earned recalls to the Derry defence for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Longford (Pearse Park, throw-in 5pm).

The physical powers of young Liam Hinphey will be stretched to the hilt this weekend as he has been named in both the Derry hurling and football teams for their respective league matches.

Some quick recoveries from injury have afforded Derry manager Paddy Crozier the chance to name an unchanged side for the visit of Kildare to Celtic Park on Sunday (throw-in 2.30pm).

Dual star Liam Hinphey will line out for Derry's senior hurlers on Sunday, fresh from helping the county's footballers to two NFL wins.

PAUL CARLEY is recalled to the Wexford team for Sunday’s Guinness Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny at Croke Park.

Antrim will face off against Down in the Ulster SHC final following wins for both counties in today's semi finals at Casement and Gaelic Park respectively.

WATERFORD County Board yesterday welcomed the Munster Council’s decision to defer the club championship semi-final between Patrickswell and their county champions, who will be decided in a replay on Saturday.