Carlow and Antrim played out a thriller in their Christy Ring Cup game at Dr Cullen Park, with the Saffrons prevailing by a point after extra time.
The Ulster side won out on a 3-20 to 2-22 scoreline.
An early goal from Marty Kavanagh saw Carlow build up a seven-point advantage by the 20th minute of normal time. However, their lead was only four at the break, with Niall McKenna raising a green flag for the visitors.
Carlow looked on course for victory when leading 2-16 to 2-12 as the game entered the final few minutes. However, three points from Neil McManus and one from Paul Shiels brought the Saffrons level and the requirement for extra time.
The home side started the additional period well and went four clear again. However, a McManus goal tied things up again. It was Antrim who finished the stronger, with the Cushendall player, who scored a tally of 1-13 and Paul Shiels getting the scores that saw them win by the bare minimum.
In the other Round 1 games, Kildare also emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins when they defeated Mayo 0-17 to 0-16 in Ballina. The home side finished the game with 13 players following two straight red cards.
It was more comfortable for Down in Ballycran as they had seven points to spare over Roscommon - winning by 2-24 to 1-20. But that doesn't tell the whole story.
The visitors were in control for most of the game and were leading by five points at the midway point of the second half. However, a goal by Eoghan Sands on 58 minutes was the catalyst for a Down surge that eventually yielded a seven-point success.
In the Nicky Rackard Cup, Tyrone did just enough to repel Monaghan in Castleblayney as they ran out 2-11 to 0-16 winners.
Donegal were too good for Armagh in Letterkenny. The home side triumphed 1-19 to 0-13.
Derry also had a bit to spare against Louth in Dowdallshill, as evidenced by the final score of 2-17 to 1-12.
The Lory Meagher Cup also served up a tight contest with Fermanagh just getting the better of Leitrim by a point at Brewster Park - 5-13 to 2-21.
Warwickshire's trip across the Irish Sea saw them inflict a 3-28 to 1-14 defeat on Cavan at Kingpan Breffni Park.
A similar journey by Lancashire did not yield a positive result at Markievicz Park, with Sligo winning by 4-14 to 0-17.
