The new reserve league structure saw Desertmartin kick off with a home game against Drumsurn on Friday night past.
Following a strong first half, which saw Gerard Murray net twice, the Martin's went in at the break looking comfortable on a score line of 2.10 to 0.03.
A strong second half from the team from the north of the county saw a spirited comeback and possible surprise on the cards, but the first half lead turned out to be too big gap in the end with a score line of 2.14 to 0.12.