Cork were put to the pins of their collars by Derry in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League at Páirc Uí Rinn today, but by the end their 100% record was still alive.

Derry 3-16 Westmeath 0-12

Derry 3-16 Westmeath 0-12

Kerry 0-14 Derry 0-16

Tyrone 2-13 Derry 0-13

Derry 1-17 St Mary’s 0-14

Derry 0-13 Down 1-5

Derry 0-15 Sligo 0-08

Derry 0-15 Sligo 0-08

Derry 2-17 Westmeath 1-05

John Brennan blamed some rash decision-making by his players in the last five minutes and a dubious point for Louth as the reasons why Derry failed to hang on in Celtic Park.

HOLDERS Derry booked their place in the Dr McKenna Cup final at the Athletic Grounds, where six Conleth Gilligan points helped secure victory.