Cool Canavan edges epic for Errigal

Errigal Ciaran (Tyrone) 0-11 Ballinderry (Derry) 0-10

Errigal had threatened to run away with it before the Derry men battled back to go level at the death. It then appeared theirs for the taking, but it was the youthful Tyrone champions who had the composure to see it out in gripping 14-a-side finale.

There were subplots too, with Errigal Ciaran manager Ronan McGuckian watching from the terrace, unwilling to continue his involvement against his home club. In his absence, Tommy McDermott stepped up from the role of team trainer, and took the new role in his stride.