Armagh maintain good form

Armagh continued their impressive form in Section 3B of the Nicky Rackard Cup, beating Leitrim 4-20 to 1-09 win this afternoon.

Armagh Harps sharpshooter Declan Coulter put in the performance of the day as he tallied up 4-10 for the Orchard men in Keady. Armagh are level on four points with leaders Louth who went top of the table courtesy of a 8-25 to 0-03 hammering of Cavan in Knockbridge.

In Section 3A, Tubbercurry talisman Paul Seevers helped Sligo power out to a 4-15 to 3-08 success against Fermanagh at Markievicz Park - he hit 1-06. Donegal also posted their second win in three games to join Sligo on five points – Tyrone were beaten by the Tir Chonaill men on a scoreline of 4-19 to 1-10.

Derry’s dominance of Section 3C continued at Clontibret with a landslide 4-24 to 0-11 win over Monaghan. Swatragh clubman Conor Quinn struck home two of Derry’s goal. In the other game, Longford were easy 2-18 to 0-06 winners over Warwickshire.

NICKY RACKARD CUP:

SECTION 3A –

Tyrone 1-10 Donegal 4-19, Omagh

Sligo 4-15 Fermanagh 3-08, Markievicz Park

SECTION 3B –

Louth 8-25 Cavan 2-03, Knockbridge

Armagh 4-20 Leitrim 1-09, Keady

SECTION 3C –

Monaghan 0-11 Derry 4-24, Clontibret

Longford 2-18 Warwickshire 0-06, Pearse Park