Monaghan’s defence of Ulster’s Dr McKenna Cup began with a 2-10 to 12-point loss to Down on Wednesday night.
Goals from Andrew Gilmore and Odhran Murdock earned the Mourne County victory in Castleblayney.
Down’s next opponents will be Donegal in Newry on Sunday.
Highland Radio will have coverage from that game at Pairc Esler with Oisin Kelly & Martin McHugh this weekend.
Peter Harte and Cathal McShane scored three-points apiece as Tyrone ran out comfortably winners over Fermanagh at Healy Park.
It finished 17-points to 1-7 winners in Omagh in favour of the home side who will be back in action next Wednesday when they play Ulster champions Derry.
In the nights other game, Armagh were too good for Antrim, storming to a 2-20 to 2-8 win in front of over 4,000 spectators at the Athletic Grounds.
Dr McKenna Cup Results & Highlights from Ulster GAA.
Section A Round 1
Monaghan (0-12)v(2-10)Down
Section B Round 1
Tyrone(0-17)v(1-7)Fermanagh
Section C Round 1
Armagh(2-20)v(2-8)Antrim
📺MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Monaghan 0-12 Down 2-10@OfficialDownGAA began their 2023 season with a four-point win over holders @monaghangaa in the opening @BankofIrelandUK McKenna Cup Group A game in Castleblayney🏐#BOIMcKennaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/utjpxRaABG— Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) January 5, 2023
📺MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Tyrone 0-17 Fermanagh 1-07@TyroneGAALive enjoyed a seven-point victory over @FermanaghGAA at @ONeills1918 Sportswear Healy Park to get their 2023 @BankofIrelandUK McKenna Cup campaign off to a positive start 🏐#BOIMcKennaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/I8H5UnL2fl— Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) January 5, 2023
📺MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Armagh 2-20 Antrim 2-08Over 4,000 spectators saw @Armagh_GAA produce a dynamic display at the Athletic Grounds to beat @AontroimGAA in their opening @BankofIrelandUK McKenna Cup tie🏐#BOIMcKennaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/H4bTmDADdV
— Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) January 5, 2023
