GAA: Kerry in quarter-finals after big win over Armagh
Michael Bolton
Kerry made a big statement with a 4-18 to 0-17 win over Armagh in Killarney to reach the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
First-half goals from David Clifford and Paul Geaney helped give Jack O'Connor's side a 2-08 to 0-8 lead at the interval.
Kerry grew in confidence in the second half, with David Clifford scoring 1-10 on the day and drew level with Dean Rock as the third-highest scorer in championship history.
They had their third goal through Joe O'Connor in the 45th minute, and rounded the game off with their fourth through Keith Evans, in what was a 13-point victory.
In an added boost, Shane Ryan, Gavin White, and Sean O'Shea all made their return to action, as Kerry go into the last eight with key men back.
Elsewhere in round three, Meath lead Mayo 2-8 to seven points in Castlebar.
Goals from Sean Coffey and Ciarán Caulfield gave Meath a 2-7 to three points lead after 25 minutes, with Mayo responding with scores from Enda Hession and Jordan Flynn.
Down are in the final of the Tailteann Cup after a thrilling 2-19 to 1-21 victory over Fermanagh in Croke Park.
Goals from Eamon Brown and Patrick Havern helped Down to a 2-13 to 1-9 lead at half-time, with Mattie McDermott's goal giving Fermanagh hope.
Fermanagh started the second half the strongest of the two sides, with two pointers from Conor Love and Ultan Kelm, and Conor Corrigan's point bringing them level in the 62nd minute.
In a dramatic ending, Ryan McEvoy scored the winning point to send Conor Laverty's side to the final.
They will face Wicklow after a dramatic 2-26 to 4-15 win over Offaly.
Mayo are through to the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after a 1-15 to 2-6 win away to Donegal in Glenfin.
Lisa Cafferky scored 1-4, while Aoife Staunton added four points as Mayo held off a late Donegal fightback before Cafferky's late goal sealed victory.
Meath have beaten Tyrone to book their spot.
Meave Maxwell found the net in the 1-12 to 1-10 win at Healy Park in Omagh.
