Not the opening day of the All-Ireland SFC that Derry, Monaghan and Cavan were hoping for as they went down to away defeats.

There was also disappointment for Antrim's hurlers after losing out to Galway in the Leinster SHC game at Corrigan Park.

But there was good new in the Tailteann Cup with Antrim, Fermanagh and Down chalking up victories in round two.

That's all from us for now as a busy day of GAA action comes to an end.

We're back tomorrow for live coverage of the Ulster Ladies Football final between Donegal and Armagh.

See you then.

Galway's Paul Conroy speaking on GAAGO:

It was good, tough going because Derry are a serious outfit.

I think we played well, it maybe took us a while to get going in the first half but we got some good scores. It's great, I look forward to two weeks time.

It can be hard at times and they [Derry] drop back a lot as well so I don't know if it had a massive difference [the red card]. I think they were able to play well with 14 men and this heat and stuff is a big factor, but we're delighted and will now build for Westmeath in two weeks time.

Michael Murphy
Former Donegal captain and All-Ireland winner on GAAGO

The goals Galway got were the key difference.

Derry credit to them, tried to come out and push for the win in that regard.

But, that was a huge performance from Galway, a huge win from Galway and a huge opportunity for them to push on.

A deserving win for for Galway who took full advantage of their extra man.

Derry will be frustrated as they worked so hard to bring themselves back into contention before the sucker punch of the second goal.

They now have two-weeks to lift themselves ahead of the visit of Armagh to Celtic Park.

Galway were full value for their win, but an injury to Damien Comer the only black spot for Padraig Joyce's side.

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We're deep into the five minutes of additional time signalled by the referee.

Tempers have come close to boiling over on a number occasions, but thankfully nothing serious has occurred.

Ciaran McFaul makes way for Shea Downey as Liam Ó Conghaile and Shane McGuigan add to their sides respective totals.

Michael Murphy
Former Donegal captain and All-Ireland winner on GAAGO

Huge score!

Absolutely brilliant. Brilliant composure there to flick it across but what legs from Cian Darcy to get up that pitch, right up through the middle.

Shane Walsh released him over the top in a fascinating battle of play. Turned over, quick play from Galway and up that end of the pitch for a fantastic score.

That surely clinches it.

Lachlan Murray kicks his third of the game and Derry are within touching distance of their hosts.

Have we written Derry's chances off too early?

Michael Murphy
Former Donegal captain and All-Ireland winner on GAAGO

That battle between Johnny McGrath and Shane McGuigan has just been fascinating.

McGuigan has turned McGrath over on a few occasions, he's got his point.

But McGrath got one back on him.

Derry get outnumbered in attack and Galway break again to point through Paul Conroy. That's the midfielder's third of the day.

Lachlan Murray responds in kind for Derry but backed by a big vocal home support, it's looking like an opening day win for the hosts.