Tyrone and Armagh progress in All-Ireland SFC

Tyrone and Armagh are celebrating progressing after Round 1 of the All-Ireland qualifiers. Credit: INPHO

Tyrone and Armagh are among eight sides to progress to the next round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, amid the weekend’s action.

Tyrone travelled to Páirc Tailteann in Navan to take on Meath in Saturday’s qualifier, coming away with a 2-14 to 0-19 win over their hosts.

Connor McAliskey and debutant Harry Loughran were the goal scorers for the Red Hands in what proved to be a heated clash between the sides.

Meath were left venting their frustrations at the referee, who was escorted off the pitch by gardaí.

Gardaí escort referee Paddy Neilan off the field after the final whistle. Credit: INPHO

Meanwhile, Armagh dumped out Westmeath with their 3-16 to 1-11 win at Cusack Park in Mullingar – prompting the resignation of Lake County boss Colin Kelly.

The Orchard County had largely dominated the first half in particular, although they still only led by four points at the break.

However, a goalkeeping error was among the issue that scuppered Westmeath, leaving debutant Kevin Fagan dejected after he spilled the ball into his own net.

Westmeath's Kevin Fagan rued a handling error that led to an own goal. Credit: INPHO

Derry narrowly lost out 2-14 to 2-22 to Kildare at Owenbeg, while Antrim also crashed out of the championship after Offaly took the 2-20 to 1-15 win at O’Connor Park in Tullamore.

Elsewhere, Waterford progressed at the expense of Wexford, with a 3-14 to 1-18 win.

Waterford's manager Tom McGlinchey and his back room team celebrate at the final whistle. Credit: INPHO

Mayo saw off Limerick 5-19 to 3-07 and Cavan ran out the winners 2-16 to 1-05 over Wicklow.

One game on Sunday afternoon saw Louth triumph over London, taking a 2-26 to 1-19 win at McGovern Park in Ruislip.