A contender for game of the season between Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic ended 4-4 in a night filled with high octane drama.

Well, the opening weekend of fixtures certainly didn’t disappoint. Champions Clontarf got their reign off to a winning start, Shannon’s return to the top flight didn’t go as they would have liked and party- poopers Ballynahinch spoiled Lansdowne 150th year celebrations with a shock 34-31 victory on the Aviva back pitch. This and so much more happened on the opening weekend…

A Rory Kelly goal, five minutes into added time and with the second last kick of the game, keeps Dromahair in the Senior Championship for 2023 and in the process relegates Melvin Gaels to Intermediate status.

Michelle Guckian was the star of the show for Kiltubrid as her 3-7 helped Kiltubrid beat Ballinamore in Pairc Sean.