Farney lay down title marker

ULSTER champions Monaghan cruised to victory against defeated 2010 All-Ireland finalists Tyrone as the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League began yesterday.

Monaghan laid down a marker for the season with a devastating attacking display as off-colour Tyrone slumped to a 0-7 to 2-14 defeat at Emyvale.

At half-time, Monaghan led by 2-7 to 0-5 as Caoimhe Mohan and top scorer Catriona McConnell struck first-half goals.