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Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Aidan O'Shea was an influential figure in Breaffy's Mayo SFC Quarter-Final win over Westport. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Aidan O'Shea was an influential figure in Breaffy's Mayo SFC Quarter-Final win over Westport. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Antrim

For a round-up of the Antrim SFC semi-finals click here.

Armagh

Middletown Na Fianna won another Armagh SHC title at the weekend, for a match report click here.

Clare

Following the Clare SFC quarter-finals weekend, four teams remain in contention.

Kilmurry-Ibrickane, Cratloe, Éire Óg Ennis, and Ennistymon all advanced to the penultimate round.

Keelan Sexton netted two goals for Kilmurry-Ibrickane in a 2-15 to 0-10 win over St Joseph's Milltown Malbay.

Podge Collins registered a goal, while Cathal McInerney was also in fine form for Cratloe, who edged out Lissycasey, 1-13 to 0-13.

Colm Walsh O'Loughlin and Manus Doherty scored goals in Éire Óg's convincing 2-14 to 0-6 success over St Joseph's Doora-Barefield.

Ennistymon defeated St Breckan's 1-7 to 0-8 with Liam Cotter's goal decisive.

Derry

Slaughtneil and Banagher will contest the Derry SHC Final on October 20.

Kevin Lynch's produced a gutsy display, but Slauhgtneil still did enough to secure a 0-22 to 0-14 victory.

Jack Cassidy contributed nine points, while Shane McGuigan rifled over four from play for Slaughtneil.

Goals from Niall Biggs and Oisín McCloskey earned Banagher a 2-10 to 0-10 victory over Swatragh.

Donegal

For a round-up of the Donegal SFC semi-finals click here.

Down

Kilcoo and Burren will contest the 2024 Down SFC Final.

Remarkably, it will be Kilcoo's 13th final on the trot, having overcome Glenn 0-17 to 0-10.

Karl Lacey's charges controlled the game with Jerome Johnston, goalkeeper Niall Kane, Daryl Branagan, Eugene Branagan, and Paul Devlin all contributing scores.

Burren defeated Carryduff 1-10 to 1-7 as Ronan Kellys late goal earned victory.

James Guinness scored a first half goal for Carryduff, who still trailed, 0-7 to 1-3, at the interval.

Dublin

The Dublin SHC semi-finals are now confirmed.

Kilmacud Crokes face Lucan Sarsfields, while St Vincent's meet Na Fianna in the last four.

In the weekend's quarter-final action Na Fianna overcame Ballyboden St Enda's 4-26 to 2-14, while Lucan defeated Whitehall Colmcille 0-25 to 2-13.

AJ Murphy, Colin Currie, Ciarán Stacey, and Jonno Tracey all struck goals for Na Fianna, who finished with a real flourish.

Ben Coffey clipped nine points in Lucan's impressive success over Whitehall Colmcille.

Fermanagh

Two tight and tense Fermanagh SFC Quarter-Finals took place at the weekend.

Erne Gaels Belleek eventually shrugged off Teemore Shamrocks' spirited resistance to win 0-9 to 0-7.

Level at 0-7 each in the closing stages, Erne Gaels pounced for two points courtesy of Shane Rooney and Séamus Ryder.

Extra-time was required in the other clash as Ederney St Joseph's overcame Kinawley Brian Borus, 1-13 to 0-15.

Luke Harron's last gasp point earned Ederney a narrow win.

Galway

Two interesting Galway SFC semi-finals are next on the agenda in a fortnight.

Holders Corofin will face Salthill-Knockncarra, while Tuam Stars are set to meet Maigh Cuilinn.

Aonghus Tierney netted a goal in Tuam Stars' 1-10 to 1-7 win over Annaghadown, with Damien Comer bagging a blistering late major for the losers.

Dylan Canney was Corofin's goalscorer in a 1-10 to 1-7 triumph over Killannin.

Salthill-Knocknacarra, managed by Finian Hanley, finished strongly to defeat Dunmore MacHales 0-12 to 0-7.

Peter Cooke starred, scoring 1-5, as Maigh Cuilinn overcame Oughterard 1-14 to 0-10.

In the Galway SHC preliminary quarter-finals, St Thomas' defeated Craughwell 2-21 to 1-13, setting up a quarter-final clash against Turloughmore.

Kerry

The Kerry SFC quarter-finals will take place next weekend.

St Brendan's Board v Kenmare Shamrocks

Templenoe v Dingle

East Kerry v St Kieran's

Dr Crokes v Rahtmore

Kenmare Shamrocks defeated Mid Kerry 2-9 to 1-11, while Dingle cruised to an emphatic 0-18 to 0-1 victory over Milltown/Castlemaine.

On Saturday, Rathmore were 3-12 to 1-14 winners against Shannon Rangers, and St Kieran's edged out Spa, 1-12 to 1-9.

Kildare

Following the weekend's action, the Kildare SFC semi-final pairings are confirmed.

Athy will meet Naas, while Celbridge are set to do battle with Sarsfields, who overcame rivals Moorefield.

Shane Doyle's goal was the crucial score as Sarsfields triumphed, 1-9 to 0-11.

Naas were comfortable 3-19 to 0-7 winners against Johnstownbridge as Mark Maguire, Brian Kane, and Fintan Quinn scored second half goals.

Athy enjoyed a 3-15 to 1-13 success over Raheens, while Celbridge defeated Clane, 1-15 to 0-7.

Kilkenny

Thomastown produced a dynamic display to defeat Ballyhale Shamrocks, 0-21 to 1-16.

A Colin Fennelly goal gave Ballyhale hope in the closing stages, but Thomastown responsded impressively.

Colm Treacy's pointed free sealed an encouraging win for a promising Thomastown outfit.

Bennettsbridge overcame Tullaroan, 2-26 to 1-23, after extra-time.

Dylan Simpson netted a first half penalty for Tullaroan, but Jack Campion replied with a late goal for Bennettsbridge as the teams were level, 1-19 each, at the end of normal time.

Liam Blanchfield struck a second goal for Bennettsbridge in extra-time.

Laois

Two Paul Cahillane goals were crucial as Portlaoise defeated O'Dempseys 2-12 to 1-11.

The impressive Mark Barry responded in the closing stages for O'Dempseys, but Ricky Maher's last gasp point sealed Portlaoise's victory.

Portarlington also advanced to the Laois SFC decider, following a 3-10 to 0-11 win over Graiguecullen.

Keith Bracken, Rioghan Murphy, and Darragh Galvin scored goals for Portarlington.

Leitrim

In the Leitrim SFC relegation final Glencar/Manorhamilton defeated Annaduff 0-16 to 0-10.

Annaduff, intermediate champions last year, will return to that grade following the loss.

Limerick

Fr Caseys enjoyed a 3-12 to 1-6 Limerick SFC quarter-final win over Na Piarsaigh.

Adrian Enright, David Ward, and Eliah Riordan scored Fr Caseys goals.

In difficult weather conditions Adare defeated Galtee Gaels 0-10 to 0-1.

Hugh Bourke converted five frees for Adare, who will meet Newcastle West in the penultimate round.

Longford

Colmcille and Abbeylara will contest the Longford SFC Final.

Jack Macken and Paul McKeon scored late points for Colmcille in a 0-11 to 1-6 victory.

Abbeylara enjoyed a 0-10 to 0-9 success over Killoe with Cian Brady suppyling the winning score in the closing stages.

Managed by Frankie Dolan, Abbeylara have reached their first senior decider since 2018.

Mayo

Next weekend's Mayo SFC semi-finals should be lively at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

Breaffy will meet Knockmore, while Ballaghaderreen are set to face Ballina Stephenites.

Aidan O'Shea was an influential figure in Breaffy's 1-10 to 0-12 victory over Westport.

Mattie Ruane also contributed a vital late point for Breaffy, who know another demanding assignment awaits against Knockmore.

Darren McHale (2) and Pearse Ruttledge netted Knockmore's goals in a 3-8 to 0-5 victory over Garrymore.

Despite the injury enforced departure of Padraig O'Hora, Ballina Stephenites prevailed against Castlebar Mitchels, 0-8 to 0-7.

Kuba Callaghan and David McBrien were Ballaghaderreen's goalscorers in a 2-8 to 0-8 win over Ballintubber.

Meath

James Murray struck four sideline cuts in Trim's 2-19 to 2-13 Meath SHC semi-final win over Kildalkey.

James Murray (1-6) and Mikey Cole (1-2) were key figures for Trim.

Nicky Potterton registered 1-7 for Kildalkey, but it wasn't enough to deny Trim, who advanced a decider against Ratoath.

In Sunday's semi-final Ratoath were 1-21 to 1-11 victors against Kilmessan.

Ben McGowan was Ratoath's goalscorer on the stroke of half-time.

Offaly

For a round-up of the Offaly SFC semi-finals click here.

Roscommon

Four Roads defeated St Dominic's in the Roscommon SHC final, for a match report click here.

Sligo

The Sligo SFC semi-final pairings have been confirmed.

St Mary's v Coolera-Strandhill

Shamrock Gaels v Naomh Molaise Gaels

In the last round of Group One games, Shamrock Gaels beat Coolera-Strandhill, 1-11 to 0-10, while Tubbercurry defeated Calry/St Joseph's, 2-18 to 1-8.

The Group Two games concluded with St Mary's 3-11 to 2-8 victors over Drumcliffe/Rosses point, and Tourlestrane overcoming Curry 2-11 to 0-12.

Tipperary

For a round-up of the Tipperary SHC semi-finals click here.

Tyrone

Following the two quarter-final replays, the pairings for the Tyrone SFC last four have been confirmed.

Trillick will meet Dungannon, while Errigal Ciaran and Killyclogher is another attractive fixture.

Errigal defeated Clonoe 0-14 to 0-11 with Ruairi Canavan, Darragh Canavan, and Peter Harte supplying vital scores.

Mark Bradley contributed five points, including three from play, in Killyclogher's 0-8 to 0-6 triumph over Carrickmore.w

Waterford

Gaultier qualified for the knockout stages of the Waterford SFC following a 0-15 to 1-9 win over Roanmore.

JJ Hutchinson, Mark Fitzgerald, and Niall McSweeney supplied vital late scores for the winners.

The Nire were 3-11 to 1-8 winners over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.

Tholom Guiry, Evan Spellman, and Larry Walsh struck goals for The Nire.

Westmeath

For a round-up of the Westmeath SFC semi-finals, click here.

Wexford

Extra-time goals from Rioghan Crosbie and Aaron Breen ensured Glynn-Barntown defeated Shelmaliers 5-10 to 3-11 after extra-time in the Wexford SFC quarter-finals.

Castletown were always in control, defeating Sarsfields 3-15 to 1-6.

The remaining two quarter-finals have been rescheduled for this evening (Monday).

Wicklow

John McGrath converted a pressure free to ensure Baltinglass defeated Kiltegan, 0-12 to 0-11, in a dramatic Wicklow SFC semi-final.

McGrath's last gasp score means Baltinglass will face Tinahely in the decider.

On Saturday Tinahely defeated Dunlavin 1-14 to 2-10.

Eoin Murtagh and Sean Doyle's late goals brought Dunlavin back into the game, but Tinahely survived.

Rory Stokes' 44th minute goal was a vital score for Tinahely, who had led 0-8 to 0-5 at the interval.