After years of searching and tinkering by Pete McGrath, Peter Withnell proved the final piece in the puzzle that brought Down to the 1991 All-Ireland football title.

DERRY got their league campaign off to the perfect start with a 3-16 to 0-15 point win over Armagh at Banagher.

Meath 1-23 Sligo 0-10

Meath 2-16, Laois 1-18