GAA: Armagh beat Derry, Monaghan outclass Louth

James Cox

The opening round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship continues this evening.

Champions Armagh began their title defence with a 2-21 to 2-17 win over Derry.

Rian O'Neill scored a point on his return to the side.

The clash between Donegal and Tyrone has been pushed back to 7.15pm due to a crash affecting traffic outside Omagh.

Earlier, Leinster champions Louth fell to a 1-23 to 4-8 loss to Monaghan in Newbridge.

Meanwhile, Meath opened their account with a 1-13 to 0-12 win over Cork.

There were a couple of big wins in the opening round of the All-Ireland Camogie Championship this evening.

Defending champions Cork strolled to a 6-25 to 0-5 win over Limerick in Group 1.

Also in that Group, Wexford fell to a 0-15 to 1-9 loss away at Clare.

In Group 2, Kilkenny stormed to an easy 3-26 to 0-9 win over Derry in Owenbeg.

Galway got the better of Dublin by 0-15 to 1-6.