The Mayo hurlers were beaten by a point today in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 3A game against Armagh.

Fionntan Donnelly hit 1-11 for the Orchard County, with his goal putting them five points ahead.

With a returning Tooreen contingent, Mayo battled to the very end but came up short by the slightest of margins.

Cormac Phillips hit 0-6, one of seven Mayo players on the scoresheet.

Mayo now sit bottom of Division 3A, with just a point from the draw with Roscommon.

Full time from the Box-IT Athletic Grounds:

Armagh 2-16 (22) Mayo 0-21.