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.