Hurling round-up: Cole fires Meath past Derry as London and Wicklow draw

It was much more straightforward at Carrickmore where Josh Connolly McGee (3-2) filled his boots in a comprehensive 3-18 to 0-10 win for Donegal over Tyrone.

TIGHT BATTLES: Meath, Derry, Wicklow and London were all in nail-biters on Saturday. File Pic

Two razor-tight battles between Christy Ring Cup contenders ended with Meath picking up a crucial victory over Derry and gaining ground on the Oak Leaf County and both London and Wicklow, who played out a 2-17 each draw in Aughrim.

A pair of Mikey Cole goals in the first half, both from long deliveries out of defence, were the difference at the end of 35 minutes in Celtic Park, when Meath led their hosts by 2-9 to 0-9.