Tyrone shock Louth as Roscommon ease to victory.

The opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup didn't go according to plan for Pat Clancy's Louth side as they were defeated 1-11 to 0-12 at Healy Park this afternoon.

Louth got off to a great start as Brian Corcoran hit the first four points of the match, but a Kiefer Morgan goal kick started Tyrone's challenge and they led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.

Damien Casey and Diarmuid Murphy exchanged points early in the second half before Louth fought back to narrow the gap to a solitary point, but Tyrone substitute Sean Og Grogan hit a late point to ensure the victory for the home side.

Meanwhile, in Athleague, Roscommon lived up to their favourites tag by recording a 1-18 to 0-14 win over Sligo. The home side led by 0-13 to 0-5 at half time. In the 51st minute, Gerry Fallon scored the only goal of the game to end a mini revival by Sligo. Tweet

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