THERE was a weekend if hurling league action and important wins for Ulster teams with Down securing promotion.

The underage county scene is also hurtling into view.

The Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams.

1 RYAN ELLIOTT Antrim

A series of top saves denied Laois the oxygen to stay alive at Corrigan.

2 CONOR MEEHAN Patrician High School

What a performance in the Paddy Drummond Cup final, but it wasn’t to be for the Monaghan school.

3 JAMIE GAVIGAN Donegal

Really stood out as Donegal started the Ulster MFL with a dramatic win over Cavan.

4 PATRICK TURNER Derry

Excellent in the impressive league win over Meath at Celtic Park.

5 RUAIRI O’SULLIVAN Tyrone

Got on a mountain of ball as Tyrone claimed the Ulster U-20 Shield.

6 RYAN BOGUE Fermanagh

Really stood up in the battling hurling league win over Leitrim.

7 LIAM SAVAGE Down

Got forward for a score as Down sealed promotion in Kerry.

8 MEEHAUL MCGRATH Derry

Brought the power as Meath were downed in a high-scoring cracker.

9 GERARD WALSH Antrim

Three points from play in the vital win over Laois that all but secured their safety.

10 RONAN MARTIN Armagh

The lefty caused Down all sorts of problems in Newry as Armagh won their Ulster Minor League opener.

11 AIMEE LENNON Derry

Nipped in for two goals as Derry won an Ulster derby against Armagh.

12 FIONTANN BRADLEY Antrim

Got into double figures as Antrim defeated Down in the Ulster U-20 final.

13 BRONAGH SMYTH Fermanagh

Scored heavily against a seriously depleted Kilkenny outfit.

14 PEARSE ÓG MCCRICKARD Down

Five points from play helped seal a famous day for Down hurling down in Munster.

15 JAMES MCNAUGHTON Antrim

A regular in Team of the Week at this stage, and Laois were the latest to suffer as he hit an impressive 2-11.