Meanwhile, St Pat's Castleisland, in their second year in the competition, opened their campaign with a 2-14 to 2-9 victory over west Cork outfit Skibbereen Community School.

Goals from star men Sean Murphy and Eoin Maguire plus a third from Oisín McCarthy were crucial for Hamilton.

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“It seems surreal to be honest with you,” said Aghada manager Eric Smith.

There was lots of emotion at the final whistle as the divisional side dethroned Sars.

As ever, Patrick Horgan was central to their success with the great man hitting 2-6 while another great warrior, captain Dean Brosnan hit 0-4 from centre-forward.

Santa hats have formed a central plank of the young Cuala Ultras' identity,

Con O'Callaghan was dismissed but Crokes couldn't make the advantage count. 

The Dutch manager was pleased with his side's togetherness. 

Referee Anthony Fitzgerald issued three black cards, three yellows and a red. The man in the middle also had to intervene when the players exchanged words after the final whistle.

The result means both sides remain unbeaten so far this season.

Jordan Ayew completed a sensational turnaround.

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The Football Review Committee has crossed every T in a Q&A dossier for inter-county players featuring in the interprovincial series to showcase new rules.

There are a number of county finals taking place across the country on Saturday and Sunday.

We just need to do the right thing by Irish nature, and understand that we, as a species cannot keep taking from the land as if we were the only inhabitants. It will give, eventually