Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action
Matthew Thompson returned to action for Salthill-Knocknacarra on Sunday. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile
Antrim
Dunloy, Loughgiel Shamrocks, and Ruairi Óg Cushendall secured Antrim SHC wins over the weekend.
The Belfast derby between St John's and O'Donovan Rossa finished level, 0-20 to 1-17, at Corrigan Park.
Armagh
Mullaghbawn enjoyed an impressive away win over Sarsfields, while Crossmaglen edged out a spirited Tullysaran.
Holders Madden were held to a draw by an exciting Dromintee outfit.
Cullyhana defeated Silverbridge, while Killeavy and Clan na Gael ended level, 0-14 each. Culloville were comprehensive winners over Granemore, Maghery defeated Armagh Harps, and Clann Eireann overcame Carrickcruppen.
Carlow
In the Carlow SHC, Mount Leinster Rangers maintained their excellent form, registering a fifth win of the campaign against Ballinkillen on Friday evening.
St Mullins and Naomh Eoin also earned victories at the weekend. At the semi-final stage St Mullins face Ballinkillen, while Mount Leinster Rangers face Bagenalstown Gaels.
Cavan
It was a busy few days of action in the Cavan SFC with Mullahoran, Cavan Gaels, Castlerahan, Gowna, Arva, and Cúchulainns all victorious.
Tristan Noack Hoffman starred for Arva, scoring four points from play in the 0-22 to 2-14 success against Killygarry.
Clare
An improving Corofin team enjoyed an encouraging victory over St Breckan's in the Clare SFC.
Holders Éire Óg overcame a determined Doonbeg, while St Joseph's Doora/Barefield drew with Kildysart.
Ennistymon beat Kilmihill, and St Joseph's Milltown defeated Cratloe, and Kilmurry Ibrickane were convincing winners over Lissycasey.
Cork
It was a hectic weekend in the Cork SFC as St Finbarr's, Valley Rovers, Carrigaline, Nemo Rangers, and Knocknagree posted wins.
There was plenty of drama as Clonakilty and Castlehaven finished level, 1-12 each.
Derry
In Round One of the Derry SHC, Kevin Lynchs, Slaughtneil, Swatragh, and Banagher secured wins.
Next up, Kevin Lynchs will meet Swatragh, and Slaughtneil face Banagher.
In the losers section Lavey clash with Eoghan Rua, and Ballinascreen clash with Na Magha.
Donegal
Following a hectic weekend in the Donegal SFC, the Round Three draw took place.
A number of interesting encounters will take place, including Naomh Conaill's match against Termon.
Naomh Conaill v Termon
St Eunan’s v Naomh Columba
Glenswilly v Killybegs
Gaoth Dobhair v Sean MacCumhaills
Ardara v Aodh Ruadh
Glenfin v Kilcar
Four Masters v St Michael’s
Dungloe v Na Dúnaibh
Dublin
Kilmacud Crokes, Na Fianna, and St Vincent's registered Dublin SHC Group One victories.
Ballyboden St Enda's, Lucan Sarsfields, and Cuala, with Jamie Conroy and Donal O'Shea accurate, posted wins in Group Two.
Galway
Matthew Thompson made his first competitive appearance since January as Salthill-Knocknacarra defeated neighbours Bearna-Na Forbacha in the Galway SFC.
Corofin, Claregalway, Maigh Cuilinn, Monivea-Abbey, and a Damien Comer inspired Annaghdown also won at the weekend. Calta and Milltown drew, 3-12 to 0-21.
Kerry
Rathmore, Dr Crokes, and Milltown Castlemaine were victorious in the Kerry Club Championship.
Kenmare Shamrocks and Austin Stacks drew, 1-19 to 2-16.
Kilkenny
Three rounds have now been played in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling League.
At the weekend in Group A, Thomastown, Clara, and Graigue Ballycallan triumphed.
In Group B, O'Loughlin Gaels, Shamrocks Ballyhale, and Dicksboro earned wins.
Laois
Rathdowney-Errill, Clough Ballacolla, The Harps, and Camross were convincing winners in Round Four of the Laois SHC at the weekend.
Ballinakill overcame Ballyfin 2-20 to 0-21.
Limerick
Fr Casey's and Mungret St Paul's remain unbeaten in the Limerick SFC.
Newcastle West defeated Oola, while Monaleen eventually derew with St Kieran's.
Kildimo-Pallasknery and Rathkeale also secured wins.
Longford
Clonguish, Colmcille, Granard and Longford Slashers have progressed from Group B into the quarter-finals.
Killoe Emmet Óg and Mullinalaghta St Columba's gleaned victories in Group A.
Mayo
In the opening round of the Mayo SHC, Ballyhaunis and Tooreen secured wins over Castlebar and St Ciaran's.
Meath
Kiltale finished strongly to defeat Ratoath in the Meath SHC.
Kilmessan were 4-15 to 1-19 winners over Trim.
Monaghan
In Group One of the Monaghan SFC, Inniskeen and Carrickmacross registered victories.
Magheracloone and Truagh enjoyed wins in Group B.
Offaly
Rhode, Ballycommon, Clonbullogue, and Ferbane claimed wins in the Offaly SFC.
Ferbane enjoyed a good 0-17 to 0-13 win over Tullamore on Friday evening.
Roscommon
Roscommon Gaels, Oran, and Strokestown won during a dramatic Sunday of Roscommon SFC action.
During an important weekend, St Brigid's, Padraig Pearses and Castlerea also triumphed.
Sligo
Coolera-Strandhill, Shamrock Gaels, Eastern Harps, and Drumcliffe Rosses Point won in the Sligo SFC.
Next weekend's matches will be crucial as the race to earn places in the knockout stages becomes increasingly interesting.
Tipperary
Seán O'Connor inspired Clonmel Commercials to victory against Ballina in the Tipperary SFC.
Ardfinna, Loughmore-Castleiney, Moyle Rovers, Kilsheelan Kilcash, and JK Brackens also earned wins.
Waterford
Holders Ballygunner will meet De La Salle in the Waterford SHC Semi-Finals. In the other last four tussle, Roanmore meet Fourmilewater.
Roanmore defeated Abbeyside, while Fourmilewater overcame Passage.
Ballygunner eventually fended off Lismore's spirited challenge, while De La Salle beat Mount Sion 0-21 to 0-20.
Westmeath
St Loman's and Garrycastle drew in the Westmeath SFC on Sunday evening.
The Downs, Athlone, and St Mary's Rochfortbridge registered wins.
Wexford
Crossabeg-Ballymurn drew with St James' in the Wexford SFC.
Shelmaliers, Kilanerin, St Martin's, Gusserane O'Rahillys, and Castletown chalked up wins.