It was mixed fortunes for Monaghan and Cavan as they got their Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna cup campaigns underway last night.
In Kingspan Breffni, two new managers were on the side-lines as Derry, now under the charge of Mickey Harte registered a 15 points to 1-10 win over Raymond Galligan's Cavan.
The former Breffni captain and goalkeeper noted that a number of positives could be taken from the game.
Next up for Cavan is a trip away to Down on Wednesday night next (January 10th).
Meanwhile, Monaghan overcame Antrim, 1-15 to 13 points in Castleblayney. Stephen Mooney made his senior debut from the bench and contributed five points to the scoreboard.
Whereas, David Garland getting a goal and three points upon his introduction. The Farney side will face Fermanagh in their second round game on Wednesday night in Brewster Park.
Indeed, Jim McGuinness began his second spell in charge of Donegal with a victory. Donegal overcame Armagh by 16 points, winning out 3-16 to 1-6 in favour of the hosts in Ballybofey.
