Ulster club round-up: Joy for Cross, but the end of the road for Killeavy and Rostrevor

Crossmaglen's Camogs were victorious against Derrylaughan on Saturday. Picture credit: Cross Rangers Facebook

Three local sides were in action in their respective Ulster Club Championship campaigns, with Crossmaglen Camogs tasting victory, whilst the Killeavy hurlers and Rostrevor's Ladies Footballers left their encounters empty handed.

Crossmaglen were able to grind out a hard-fought home win over Tyrone side Derrylaughan, with 1-2 from Lauren McConville earning her the Player of the Match honours.

The south Armagh women got off to a poor start as they conceded a goal in the opening minute. However, they steadied themselves and were on level terms by half-time.

In the second half Kellie Shields netted a crucial goal for the hosts, whilst Eimear McMahon made a block on the goal-line at the other end, as Cross ran out 2-9 to 2-6 victors.

For the Killeavy hurlers, they made a strong start in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday afternoon, taking a 1-3 to 0-0 early lead against Cootehill Celtic. However, they couldn't sustain their early form and were knocked out of the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship 1-9 to 1-7 by the Cavan champions.

In the Ulster Ladies Intermediate Football Championship, two late goals saw Rostrevor lose out at the hands of Glenavy.

The Antrim side got off to a fast start, leading 2-3 to 0-1 early on, but the south Down girls battled back with Niamh Rice in fine form, as she racked up 2-3 over the course of the game to take it down to the wire.

However, it wasn't to be Rostrevor's day, as two stoppage time goals saw Glenavy take a 4-7 to 2-7 victory.