Stephen Rochford’s reign as Mayo manager got off to a winning start when they were pushed all the way by NUIG before emerging 1-12 to 1-10 winners.

Eoghan Cormican looks at the upcoming games and gives his verdict.

Athlone IT 3-10 Trinity College Dublin 0-10

Dublin 1-21 Roscommon 3-06

Diarmuid Murtagh was the hero for champions Roscommon as they booked a place in the Connacht minor football championship final.