ARMAGH HAVE BEEN relegated from Division 1 in the Allianz Football League, following a 0-18 to 0-16 defeat to Tyrone.
Monaghan’s victory over Tyrone in Castlebar ensured that the Orchard County needed a result away to the Red Hands. But a narrow loss means that Armagh have lost their Division 1 status after a three-year stay in the top flight.
With Rian O’Neill missing through injury, Kieran McGeeney’s side trailed for much of the contest. Darren McCurry kicked four first-half points for the Red Hands as they took a 0-8 to 0-7 advantage into the break. Peter Harte and Darragh Canavan also contributed to the scoreboard from play.
The teams traded points throughout the second-half, and were locked at 0-14 apiece before scores from Kilpatrick and McCurry put Tyrone two to the good.
The home side would not relinquish their lead from there, as they held out for the two-point triumph.
Meanwhile, Donegal’s turbulent league campaign ended in defeat on Sunday afternoon. A dire springtime for the county on and off the field culminated in a 0-21 to 0-9 loss to Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park.
Tír Chonaill, who parted ways with manager Paddy Carr midweek, travelled to the Connacht county looking to end a forgettable campaign on a high after already getting relegated.
However, Davy Burke’s charges secured their own Division 1 status with a clinical display. Taking a 0-12 to 0-7 lead into the break, the Rossies then kicked on to seal a 12-point victory.
They were in with a chance of reaching the county’s first Division 1 decider since 1981, but Galway’s win over Kerry ensured it was the Tribesmen who set up a final meeting with Mayo.
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