Louth booked their place in round 2A.
A late Craig Lennon goal fired the Wee County to victory over Dublin, as they ran out 4-18 to 1-24 winners.
Con O'Callaghan registered 1-3 on his return for the Sky Blues.
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Earlier in Croke Park in the Lory Meaghar Hurling Cup Final, a strong second half showing saw Diarmuid Cahill's Longford overpower Leitrim.
Elsewhere, Clare have been crowned Under 20 All Ireland champions, after a dominant second half against Galway.
Goals from Thomas O'Connor, Marco Cleary and Jamie Moylan helped the Banner to a 4-20 to 2-16 win over the Tribesmen at Semple Stadium.
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It's their first title at that level since 2014.
