Free-scoring Derry give Armagh lesson

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

A goal from Alan Grant gave the Oak Leafers a 1-8 to 0-7 point interval lead and two more green flags from Paddy McLoskey and Rory Convery, the second from a penalty ensured the win.

Kehoe Cup winners Meath were surprisingly beaten by London at Ruislip by 1-13 to 1-8, Martin Finn getting the Exiles’ goal.