St Kevins moved a point clear at the top of the Division 3 table after a hard-fought 3-4 to 1-9 victory away to Stabannon Parnells.

The Philipstown side are sitting a point ahead of the Westerns but the Reaghstown men remain favourites for the title as they now have two games in hand after being idle on Sunday.

Early goals from Cian Callan and Aidan Craven had the Kevins on top in the early stages but David Cluskey replied with a three-pointer before half time to see Stabannon trail by just a point.

The hosts took the lead in the third quarter but the Kevins replied and went three clear when Aidan Craven added his side's third goal. Stabannon fought back to within a point but visitors held out for a crucial victory.

Lannleire's hopes of winning the league title suffered a major setback when they lost out to the in-form Dowdallshill by 2-9 to 0-10 at St Brigid's Park.

The Dunleer men had the win in their backs in first half and despite losing Carlos Lambe to injury, sent over nine points. However, an early goal from Sean McGuinness helped the Hill remain in contention at the break when trailing by 0-9 to 1-2.

The hosts began the second half in confident mood and gradually reduced the lead before a goal from Anthony Quinn put them firmly in control. A strong defensive display saw the Dundalk men conceded just one point as they secured an impressive win.

Meanwhile Sean McDermotts bounced back from losing five games in succession to record a welcome 5-7 to 1-4 win over John Mitchels at Mountrush.

The home side got off to the ideal start when Lorcan Myles scored the opening goal after just five minutes. Tony Kelly added a second to help the Seans to lead by 2-4 to 0-1 at half time.

Emmet Duffy claimed to goals in the second half with Kelly adding another to secure a comfortable win. Diarmuid Durnin pulled a goal back for a battling Mitchels outfit.

Wolfe Tones picked up their first point of the season when a Martin Smith goal in the dying seconds ensured a 3-2 to 2-5 draw against St Nicholas at Jimmy Pentony Park.

This Drogheda derby saw the Nicks have the better of the first half and an Eddie Carr goal helped them lead 1-3 to 0-0 at half time.

The hosts added a second goal through Paddy Murtagh but Gareth Cooney and Donal Branning raised green flags to keep Tones hopes alive before Smith levelled late on.

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