Meath's preparations for the Joe McDonagh Cup have been rocked by the news that manager Seoirse Bulfin has resigned from his position just three months into his second season in charge.
It was a game that was largely governed by the very strong wind but both teams played with a hunger to get their first points in this year's Division 10.
Kildalkey lost out to a stronger Kilmessan team on Sunday morning played on a fine Kilmessan pitch for the time of year in ideal conditions for hurling.
Seneschalstown began their JM Food Services Football League Division 2 campaign with a relatively comfortable victory in the end over Dunshaughlin on Friday night.
Second half goals from Cathal Melia and Donal Lenihan proved crucial as the visitors garnered the two points on offer in North Navan on Sunday morning.
The home side got off to a good start with a quick goal after a scramble on the ground in front of goal and they quickly followed with a second giving them a 2 goal to nil lead after just over 5 minutes.
Ballinlough welcomed Oldcastle to the park on a wet and windy Friday night and before I begin I have to thank Keith McGuinness for providing all the info for this report as I was off gallivanting
The torrential rain eased off just in time for the throw-in at Ballinlough this evening, and a foul on Ryan Kevin saw him convert for Oldcastle's first score.
Louth ensured their safety in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League for next season by handing already relegated Kildare their seventh consecutive defeat this evening.
Favourites Offaly were pushed all the way by a hard working Meath side in this opening round of the Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 played in very windy but dry conditions at Ashbourne.