Paddy O'Rourke got off to a losing start as manager of Down in Sunday's Dr McKenna Cup.

His side lost by 1-15 to 3-7 to an understrength Armagh outfit in the quarter-final which was switched to Ballykinlar.

Armagh fielded a reserve side as the squad which won the All-Ireland championship last September are on holiday in Mauritius.

But the young understudies did the business with Liam O'Hare top-scoring with six points, all from frees.

For Down, Ronan Murtagh was their top marksman with a goal and five points. Dan Gordon and Anthony Devlin also found the back of the net for O'ROurke's side.

Donegal, with Brian McEniff back in charge, lost 1-13 to 2-9 to Cavan at Ballyshannon.

Dermot McCabe was the chief destroyer with seven points while Jason Reilly chipped in with a goal and three points for the Breffni men.

For Donegal, Brian McLaughlin and Adrian Sweeney scored second-half goals.

In the delayed first round tie at Brewster Park, Tyrone beat Fermanagh 1-13 to 1-11.

Mark Harte nipped in with a goal and three points for the winners while Raymond Gallagher had the same return for the Ernemen.

Derry's game against Monaghan at Ballinascreen was postponed.

Sunday's Dr McKenna Cup results

First round:
Fermanagh 1-11 Tyrone 1-13

Quarter-finals:
Derry v Monaghan - postponed
Down 3-07 Armagh 1-15
Donegal 2-09 Cavan 1-13