There were no major shocks at the weekend matches, as this year's O'Neill's All-Ireland Handball Championships teed-off.
In the Men's Open Senior Singles first round and second round, all top five seeds came safely through unscathed.
Defending champion and number one seed Robbie McCarthy Jnr of Westmeath advanced courtesy of a walkover against Mayo stalwart Vinny Moran, who is currently injured.
Young Galway star and number two seed Martin Mulkerrins easily defeated Wicklow ace Michael Gregan over two games, on a scoreline of 21-2, 21-11.
Rising young Clare contender and number three seed Diarmuid Nash had a convincing win against Cork ace Michael Hedigan over two games, on a scoreline of 21-3, 21-13.
Nash's Clare counterpart and fourth seed Colin Crehan also secured a dominant win against Roscommon stalwart Rikki O' Gara over two games, on a scoreline of 21-10, 21-10.
Meanwhile, Armagh's fifth seed Charly Shanks had a hard-fought win against Wexford kingpin Gavin Buggy over two games, winning 21-10, 21-14.
Ten times champion and legendary Cavan star Paul Brady was forced to withdraw with a shoulder injury, following an MRI scan, handing a walkover to young Meath native Brian Carroll.
Aidan Crowley
