Armagh opened their Division One campaign with a commanding 1-27 to 0-18 victory over Monaghan at Clones. Andrew Murnin capped the win with a late goal, while 11 different Orchard County players registered scores. The result gives Kieran McGeeney's side an immediate platform in the top flight.

In Division Two, Cavan squandered a seven-point lead, losing 0-24 to 2-17 to Cork after a dramatic late rally. Fermanagh and Antrim also lost their openers, with Declan Bonner and Mark Doran both enduring losing starts in Divisions Three and Two respectively.

The early standings show Armagh as early pacesetters, while Cavan's collapse will be a concern for their promotion hopes. Fermanagh and Antrim face immediate pressure to bounce back. The return of Scotstown players to the Monaghan squad remains a key storyline for Gabriel Bannigan's side.