Donegal’s hurlers lose narrowly on opening day

Hurling
National Hurling League  Division 2B  result:
Mayo 1-14 (17) v Donegal 1-13 (16)
Donegal’s hurlers began their National Hurling League campaign with a narrow loss against Mayo.
New manager Ardal McDermott spoke immediately afterwards to Sunday Sport about his disappointment at the Division 2B defeat in Castlebar.
McDermott’s players led 5-3 in the first half, but Mayo hit five points without response for a clear half-time lead of Mayo 10 v 3 Donegal.
Donegal pulled the deficit back to four points early in the second half, making it Mayo 10 v 6 Donegal, but Christopher McDermott was sent off after two yellow cards.
The final score was Mayo 1-14 (17) v Donegal 1-13 (16) and manager McDermott spoke to Sunday Sport about the loss…

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