Fitzgerald's side were eventually defeated by 2-13 to 1-10.

Only when one side was defeated, or ran out of material, did the human populations suffer.

"In civil wars, cease-fires are only possible after one side has been defeated."

But once engaged, would we be willing to stand aside if "our side" was being defeated?

A close game developed, however, Treacy's side were defeated by 3-9 to 3-7.

Down played well, however, in the end Savage's side were defeated by 2-19 to 2-8.

At the long whistle Hayes's side were defeated by 2-12 to 0-15.

The scores remained the same for the last few minutes and Barrett's side were defeated.

The game was a close affair, however, Lynch's side were narrowly defeated by just 1-11 to 0-11.

At the long whistle Lynch's side were defeated by 2-19 to 2-17.