Derry's Gaelic football team defeated Westmeath in All Ireland Senior Football Championship, qualifying for preliminary quarter-finals.

Derry's Gaelic football team won their first match in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship against Westmeath, with a score of 2-07 to 0-09. Manager Mickey Harte expressed satisfaction with the outcome, which qualifies them for the preliminary quarter-finals. Despite facing criticism, Harte maintained that the team's unity is not in question, and they must prepare for their next match.