Eire Og were crowned Carlow senior football champions for a 30th time at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening.

The holders justified their favourites tag by beating Rathvilly 0-15 to 0-9 in the re-fixed 2020 decider.

Rathvilly trailed 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time but they lacked the fire-power that Joe Murphy's side possessed.

Mark Furey was named man-of-the-match for the winners who had Colm Hulton to come off the bench and score four points.

Meanwhile, Alan Douglas is the toast of Trim tonight after his match-winner ended their 20-year drought for the Meath SHC title. The Reds defeated Ratoath 1-26 to 1-25 in the 2020 version at Pairc Tailteann.

In the opening round of the 2021 Westmeath SFC at TEG Cusack Park, Jack Torpey supplied both of their goals as Coralstown-Kinnegad laid down a marker when beating Tyrrellspass 2-14 to 2-13.

Bragging rights in Tubberclair were shared as Garrycastle and Athlone finished 0-9 apiece while Mullingar Shamrocks put four goals past Rosemount, 4-6 to 0-4. Earlier in the day, in Section B, Shandonagh saw off Caulry 3-12 to 3-7.

In the 2021 Wexford SHC first round, Rapparees sprung a surprise 1-20 to 2-12 win on Naomh Eanna and St Anne's narrowly beat Crossabeg-Ballymurn 2-17 to 2-15.

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