GAA round-up: Longford into O'Byrne Cup final; Offaly see off the Dubs

A look at Wednesday's GAA action.
GAA round-up: Longford into O'Byrne Cup final; Offaly see off the Dubs

Fiachra Gallagher

Meath 1-7 Longford 0-10

Longford are through to the final of the O'Byrne Cup following a draw with Meath in Ashbourne.

Donal Lenihan gave the Royal County an early lead with a goal after two minutes.

However, a more consistent showing from Longford sees the Midlands county into the final.

Dublin 0-8 Offaly 0-11

Elsewhere in the O'Byrne Cup, Offaly saw off the challenge of Dublin on a wet evening in Parnell Park.

Derry 0-10 Tyrone 0-10

A last-gasp score from Lachlan Murray salvaged a draw for Derry against Tyrone, sending the Oak Leaf County into the semi-finals of the Dr McKenna Cup.

Cavan 1-14 Armagh 1-9

Also in the Dr McKenna Cup, Cavan were able to overcome come rivals Armagh.

Cavan's Dara McVeety took home the man of the match award.

Donegal 2-7 Monaghan 0-15

Donegal lost out to Monaghan, also in the Dr McKenna Cup, despite two goals from Joel Bradley Walsh.

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