Donegal cruise past Derry in one-sided Ulster opener

Despite a brief second half surge from Derry, Donegal showed their class to pull away and win by ten.

Donegal's man of the match Daire Ó Baoill hit 1-4 against Derry, including two two-pointers. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ulster SFC preliminary round: Donegal: 1-25 Derry: 1-15 

Donegal’s defence of their Ulster crown began with a comfortable 10-point triumph over Derry in front of a delighted 15,105 crowd in Ballybofey.