Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Antrim

Loughgiel Shamrocks defeated St John's 0-30 to 3-14. in a high quality Antrim SHC Group One encounter.

Rian McMullan starred for Loughgiel, rifling over five points from play.

Inspired by Keelan Molloy, Dunloy topped Group Two following a convincing win over Naomh Eanna

Armagh

Middletown and Keady will contest the Armagh SHC Final in a fortnight.

Keady overcame Derrynoose 3-22 to 2-15, while Middletown were convincing 5-26 to 0-10 victors over Cú Chulainn.

Carlow

Four clubs remain in the race for the Carlow SFC.

The two semi-finals should be lively as Éire Óg will face Old Leighlin, while Rathvilly are set to clash with Palatine.

James Dowling's goal was the decisive score as Old Leighlin defeated Bagenalstown Gaels in the quarter-final.

Mark Buggy contributed 2-3 as Palatine proved too strong for Grange.

Clare

Following a dramatic weekend of action, the Clare SHC semi-final draw took place.

Éire Óg, Ennis will meet Inagh Kilnamona in the last four, while Kilmaley have been drawn against Scariff.

Conor Cleary's late goal mattered deeply as Kilmaley staged a defiant comeback against Clonlara.

Marco Cleary struck a hat-trick of goals as Éire Óg enjoyed a victory over Wolfe Tone.

Mark Rodgers clipped the last three scores as Scariff beat Cloney-Quin. With Aidan McCarthy prominent, Inagh-Kilnamona overcame Cratloe.

Cork

Following another action packed weekend, Carrigaline are through to the Cork SFC semi-finals.

Carrigaline will meet the winners of Nemo Rangers and Castlehaven, who clash at the quarter-final stage.

On the other side of the draw, Clonakilty meet Newcestown, while St Finbarr's face Carberry.

David Buckley and Luke Meade landed important scores as Newcestown defeated St Michael's.

Mallow won a thriller against the Barrs, but still exited, while Carragline collected maximum points in the group phase following a win over Douglas.

Derry

Slaughtneil and Levin Lynchs will compete in the Derry SHC Final on September 20.

Donegal

The draw has been made for the Donegal SFC Quarter-Finals

St Eunan's v Dungloe

Naomh Conaill v Kilcar

Seán MacCumhaills v Gaoth Dobhair

St Michael's v Glenswilly

Michael Langan starred, kicking four two pointers, as St Michael's caused a surprise against Four Masters in the Preliminary Quarter-Finals.

Kilcar, prompted by the excellent Ryan McHugh, overcame Naomh Columba, 0-13 to 0-11.

Michael Murphy's goal was a vital moment as Glenswilly beat Termon.

Down

On Sunday in the Down SFC, Kilcoo were always in control against Loughinisland, emerging convincing 6-17 to 0-13 victors.

Carryduff and Burren also advanced to the last four following emphatic wins on Saturday.

Páirc Esler provides the backdrop on Monday evening for the remaining Quarter-Final clash involving Clonduff and Mayobridge.

Dublin

The pairings for the Dublin SHC Quarter-Finals are now confirmed.

Kilmacud Crokes v St Brigid's

Cuala v Whitehall Colmcille

Na Fianna v St Jude's

Lucan Sarsfields v Erin's Isle

The relegation pairings have also been decided.

St Vincent's v Faughs

Ballyboden St Enda's v Naomh Barróg

Fermanagh

The group phase of the Fermanagh SFC continued at the weekend.

In Group A, Derrygonnelly Harps and Erne Gaels registered victories.

Belnaleck Art McMurroughs overcame Teemore Shamrocks in Group B, while Ederney St Joseph's and Enniskillen Gaels divided the spoils.

Galway

Oughterard, Monivea-Abbey, Claregalway, and Mountbellew-Moylough won Preliminary Quarter-Finals at the weekend.

With Salthill-Knocknacarra, Corofin, Annaghdown, and favourites Maigh Cuilinn already qualified the last eight should be lively.

Salthill-Knocknacarra v Oughterard

Corofin v Monivea-Abbey

Annaghdown v Claregalway

Maigh Cuilinn v Mountbellew-Moylough

Kerry

Rathmore and Dr Crokes will meet in the Kerry Senior Club Championship Final.

Rathmore were 2-21 to 0-11 victors over Milltown/Castlemaine.

Na Gaeil and Crokes were involved in a thriller, but the Killarney team eventually prevailed, winning on penalties.

In the Intermediate decider, David Clifford supplied 0-15 as Fossa secured senior status for 2027, beating Kilcummin 0-26 to 0-22.

Kildare

Jack Sheridan, Charlie Sheridan, Brian Byrne, and Darragh Kirwan were in good scoring form as Naas defeated Celbridge in the Kildare SHC.

Martin Quigley struck 2-3 as Maynooth overcame Confey, while Jack Higgins and Paul Dolan impressed as Éire Óg Corra Choill beat Coill Dubh.

Laois

Courtwood, Killeshin, Portarlington, and St Joseph's secured Laois SFC Quarter-Finals during a dramatic weekend.

St Joseph's struck 1-3 in the closing stages to fend off a spirited Ballyroan-Abbey challenge.

Jordan Fitzpatrick contributed 1-5 as Portarlington beat O'Dempseys.

Despite conceding 1-4 in the opening six minutes, Killeshin recovered to defeat Portlaoise, while Courtwood finished strongly against Stradbally.

Courtwood v St Joseph's

Killeshin v Portarlington

Leitrim

The Leitrim SFC Semi-Finals pairings have been confirmed.

Leitrim Gaels v Fenagh St Caillins

Mohill v Ballinamore Seán O'Heslins

In Sunday's Quarter-Final, Ballinamore were comfortable winners over Allen Gaels.

The previous day Fenagh St Caillins overcame St Mary's Kiltoghert, 0-16 to 0-11.

Limerick

Following the conclusion of the group phase, Fr Casey's and Mungret St Paul's advance to the Semi-Finals of the Limerick SFC.

Rathkeale, who defeated Mungret, will meet Monaleen at the Quarter-Final stage.

Newcastle West meet Kildimo-Pallaskenry in the next round.

Longford

There was plenty of excitement in the Longford SFC at the weekend.

Clonguish beat Ardagh-Moydrow to book a last four match against Dromard, who overcame Colmcille.

Killoe, edged out Granard, and now face Abbeylara, who defeated Longford Slashers.

Mayo

Tooreen and Ballyhaunis were emphatic winners in Sunday's Mayo SHC Semi-Finals.

Eight of the last nine titles have been won by Tooreen, who were 5-21 to 1-8 victors over Castlebar.

Ballyhaunis beat St Ciaran's 4-27 to 1-5.

Meath

Despite losing the last group game to Kildalkey, Kilmessan are through to the Meath SHC Final.

Kiltale and Rataoth will contest the Semi-Final to determined who joins Kilmessan in the decider.

At the weekend Kiltale, Ratoath, and Kildalkey registered victories.

Monaghan

Castleblayney retained the Monaghan SHC title, following a 2-17 to 1-13 victory over Truagh.

Thomas Hughes and Brian McGuigan supplied first half majors for Blayney, who were five clear at the interval.

Truagh narrowed the gap after the restart, but with Leo Moloney sharp throughout, Castleblayney prevailed.

Offaly

The draw for the Offaly SFC Semi-Finals took place on Sunday evening.

Ferbane v Shamrocks

Rhode v Tullamore

Holders Tullamore netted five goals when defeating Ballycommon in the Quarter-Finals.

Shamrocks were 1-19 to 1-12 winners over Clara.

Sligo

St Mary's and St Molaise Gaels registered Sligo SFC Quarter-Finals victories.

In a lively encounter, St Mary's eventually overcame Coolera-Strandhill, while St Molaise Gaels were convincing winners against Tourlestrane.

Drumcliffe/Rosses Point face St Mary's, and Shamrock Gaels meet St Molaise Gaels in the last four.

Tipperary

Four clubs remain in the Tipperary SHC.

At the Semi-Final stage, JK Brackens face Moycarkey Borris, while Nenagh Éire Óg will battle against Thurles Sarsfields.

In the Quarter-Finals, JK Brackens defeated Hollycross-Ballycahill, 2-23 to 0-28, while Éire Óg overcame Cashel King Cormacs 3-29 to 0-21.

On Saturday, Moycarkey-Borris produced a dynamic display to beat Kiladangan, 3-23 to 2-22, while Sarsfields enjoyed a 3-22 to 1-18 win over Borris-Ileigh.

Waterford

The Nire and Gaultier chalked up wins in Group A of the Waterford SFC.

Abbeyside-Ballinacourty and Rathgormack were triumphant in Group B.

Westmeath

The pairings for the Westmeath SFC Semi-Finals are now confirmed.

Coralstown-Kinnegad v St Loman's

The Downs v Moate All-Whites

On Sunday, St Loman's eventually overcame Tubberclair, 1-25 to 2-20 after extra-time.

It was exciting on Saturday too as Moate All-Whites beat Athlone 4-11 to 2-14.

Wexford

The draw for the Wexford SHC Quarter-Finals took place after the weekend's action.

Shelmaliers v Faythe Harriers

Rathnure St Anne's v St Anne's Rathangan

St Martin's v Ferns St Aidan's

Oylegate-Glenbrien v Naomh Éanna

In the Preliminary Quarter-Finals, Faythe Harriers and St Anne's Rathangan defeated Oulart-The Ballagh and Glynn Barntown.

Wicklow

Arklow-Geraldines-Ballymoney, An Tochar, Blessington, and Baltinglass advanced to the last four of the Wicklow FC.

On Saturday, Baltinglass defeated Éire Óg, Greystones, while Blessington beat St Patrick's.

An Tochar edged out Rathnew by the narrowest of margins, while Arklow-Geraldines-Ballymoney were convincing winners over Bray Emmets.