Galway defeated Leitrim in Connacht U20 championship opener

In the Connacht Under-20 championship opener, Galway defeated Leitrim by 11 points. The match took place in Cloone, with Galway scoring 1-21 while Leitrim managed only 1-10. Colm Costello was the standout player for Galway, scoring 1-09. Leitrim had faced controversy earlier, as they forfeited a recent Allianz Football League game against Fermanagh. Concerns over injuries and a reliance on Under-20 players influenced their decision. Galway took control early in the game, leading 0-08 to 0-00 within ten minutes. Despite Leitrim's attempt to respond with a goal from Jack Kelly, they trailed significantly at halftime, 0-15 to 1-02. Costello's goal early in the second half sealed the win for Galway, making a comeback unlikely for Leitrim. In other matches, Mayo came from behind to beat Roscommon 1-15 to 0-13. Mayo struggled at first, but a goal by John MacMonagle turned the tide. Tyrone also had a strong showing, defeating Down 3-15 to 0-11 after a strong second half. Lastly, Donegal won against Fermanagh, finishing with a score of 1-18 to 1-08. Despite Fermanagh scoring the first goal, Donegal's consistent performance secured a comfortable victory.