DuleekBellewstown and Nobber played out a draw in Simonstown on Friday evening in this exciting first round encounter. Corner forward Johnny McDonnell opened up the scoring with a fine point in the first minute. Further points from Conal McGinely (0-02) and an excellent point from midfielder Tony Cunningham left it four points apiece at the interval.

Half Time: Duleek/Bellewstown 0-04       Nobber 0-04

John Flood opened up the scoring for the East Meath men after 5 mins of play in the second period. On form Johnny Mc Donnell notched up a further two points and a point each from David Moore and Conal Mc Ginely meant it finished all level at 9 points each at full time.

Duleek/Bellewstown had several chances to win the game as Nobber had two men sent off with a few minutes to go. Best for Duleek/Bellewstown were Kevin McCann and Podge Howard in defence and John Flood and John mc Donnell did well up front.

Duleek/Bellewstown:

Full Time :   Duleek/Bellewstown  0-09      Nobber   0-09