Meanwhile substitute Cian O’Brien was the hero for Meath as his late equaliser rescued a draw.

Tyrone 1-13, Fermanagh 0-9. Two pivotal second-half moments went a long way towards deciding the outcome of yesterday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final at Clones.

Fermanagh 0-10 Derry 1-7

Kildare 0-11 Fermanagh 0-5

Derry 2-12 Fermanagh 1-10

PADDY McKEEVER will miss the Orchard County’s fourth-round qualifier game after the Games Administration Committee handed the Armagh half-forward a four-week suspension.