Castleblayney started strongly, racing into a five point lead inside three minutes. Carrickmacross had to wait seven minutes for their opening score as they attempted to halt Castleblayneys strong start.
Blayney controlled the contest leading 13 points to three at half-time. Carrickmacross could only add one further point until the 27th minute of the game. Carrickmacross adding two late points.
Blayney won out 1-20 to six-points. Whereas, Truagh progressed after a sterner test with Inniskeen.
Truagh led seven points to four at half-time. They eventually won out 1-12 to 12-points.