THE first round of matches in the inaugural Be Active Cup competition kicked off at Kilmore playing fields in Crossgar on Monday evening.
Ballynahinch Olympic romped to a 4-0 victory over Killough and Valley Rangers beat Kilmore Rec 3-1.
At the same time at Jennings Park, Newry, Newcastle edged out Saintfield 5-4 and Windmill Stars crushed Damolly 6-1.
Last night there were two further games in Crossgar — Killyleagh v Tullyvallen Rangers and Downpatrick v Cleary Celtic.
In Newry the ties were Drumaness Mills v Ballyvea and Bessbrook United v Rockview United.
Sixteen teams in total from various leagues across the district have entered this exciting new tournament, organised by Newry, Mourne and Down Council.
The quarter-finals take place tomorrow evening, with the semi-finals next Monday and the final at Newry Showgrounds next Wednesday.
Council chairman Mark Murnin was in Crossgar on Monday to watch the opening games.
He said: "I am delighted to be part of this exciting tournament that will not only benefit sporting teams across the district but also my chosen charities, Glebe House, Northern Ireland Air Ambulance and Newry and District Gateway Club.
For further information on the Be Active Cup tournament, fixtures, results and match reports, go to www.newrymournedown.org/chairmans-be-active-cup or email leisureandsport@nmandd.org.