Hurling round-up: Impressive Laois march on with win over Antrim
Sunday 19 May 2019 11:07, UK
All the results from Saturday's hurling action in the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups.
Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois 2-24 Antrim 1-19
The O'Moore County backed up last week's victory over Offaly with an eight-point win over Antrim.
Neil McManus scored 1-3 for the Saffrons, but had a penalty saved which swung the momentum in Laois' favour. First-half goals from Paddy Purcell and Willie Dunphy set the Leinster county on their way, as they moved to the top of the table with two wins from two.
Westmeath 3-18 Offaly 0-14
Offaly's woes continue, as Joe Quaid's Westmeath side overcame the Faithful County in Mullingar, with Killian Doyle scoring 1-12. After sitting out the first weekend with a bye, last year's Joe McDonagh Cup runners-up kicked off their campaign in style as they ran out 13-point winners.
The Lake County now prepare for next Saturday's clash with Kerry, with real belief they can win promotion to the Leinster Championship next season.
Christy Ring Cup
London 2-12 Roscommon 1-25; Kildare 1-13 Meath 2-27; Derry 0-20 Donegal 1-14; Wicklow 2-19 Down 2-25
Reigning champions Kildare were comprehensively beaten at home by an impressive Meath side, with the Royals enjoying a 17-point triumph. Meanwhile, Allianz Hurling League Division 2B winners Wicklow were upset at home, as Down defeated the Garden County by six points.
These results mean that Roscommon, Meath and Derry are all through to the semi-finals.
Nicky Rackard Cup
Warwickshire 2-18 Armagh 1-21; Monaghan 1-17 Longford 2-17; Sligo 3-19 Tyrone 1-14; Mayo 3-23 Louth 1-13
Longford overcame a nine-point deficit to defeat Monaghan 2-17 to 1-17. Meanwhile, a late goal earned Warwickshire a point as they drew with Armagh.
Sligo and Mayo ran out comprehensive winners over Tyrone and Louth respectively.
Lory Meagher Cup
Lancashire 0-20 Leitrim 1-15; Cavan 1-11 Fermanagh 0-19
Fermanagh finished with a flourish to defeat Cavan at Kingspan Breffni, as Lancashire edged Leitrim in the other tie.
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