Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Antrim

Following another busy weekend of Antrim SFC action, the quarter-final pairings are now confirmed.

Dunloy Cúchulainns v Lamh Dhearg

St John's v St Brigid's

Roger Casements v O'Donovan Rossa

Erins Own, Cargin v Kickhams Creggan

Cargin's 2-14 to 1-11 win over St Gall's was a crucial result as the 2010 AIB All-Ireland Club champions were knocked out.

St Brigid's and Creggan produced vibrant displays to secure victories, while Glenravel retained senior status following a win over an understrength Dunloy.

Shane Delargy bagged two goals as Roger Casements defeated Aghagallon.

Armagh

Crossmaglen Rangers, Madden, Mullaghbawn, and Carrickcruppen all registered Armagh SFC wins at the weekend.

Saturday's fixtures were lively as Mullaghan edged out Cullyhanna, 1-18 to 2-13, while Carrickcruppen overcame Maghery, 1-24 to 1-22.

On Sunday, Crossmaglen Rangers cruised to a 5-27 to 0-13 victory against Clan na Gael with Oisín O'Neill, Cian McConville, Aaron O'Neill, and Rian O'Neill all in good scoring form.

Madden were always in control against Granemore, advancing on a 2-22 to 0-10 scoreline.

Carlow

Mount Leinster Rangers and St Mullins will contest the Carlow SHC Final.

Inspired by Chris Nolan's 2-8 haul, Mount Leinster Rangers defeated Bagenalstown Gaels, 2-18 to 2-11.

Paddy Boland (2) and John Doyle netted goals as St Mullins were convincing 3-21 to 0-14 winners over Ballinkillen.

Cavan

Eight clubs remain in the race for the Cavan SFC with the quarter-final draw providing plenty of intrigue.

Crosserlough v Mullahoran

Gowna v Ramor United

Killygarry v Cuchulainns

Kingscourt Stars v Cavan Gaels

In the Round Four action, Ramor United, Mullahoran, Crosserlough, Ballyhaise, Gowna, and Killygarry registered wins.

Clare

There was no shortage of Friday evening Clare SFC drama as St Joseph's Doora-Barefield eventually defeated Corofin.

A thrilling preliminary quarter-final was eventually won by St Joseph's Doora-Barefield, 1-21 to 1-19, after extra-time.

Holders Éire Óg will meet St Joseph's Doora-Barefield in the last eight as the quarter-final draw took place on Sunday evening.

Éire Óg v St Joseph's Doora-Barefield

Kilmurry-Ibrickane v Doonbeg

Milltown-Malbay v Ennistymon

Lissycasey v Kildysart

Cork

It was another hectic weekend in the Cork SHC with places in the knockout stages secured.

Midleton, who topped Group C, are straight through to the semi-finals.

The three quarter-final matches should be interesting as Kanturk clash with Sarsfields, Charleville meet Glen Rovers, while Imokilly meet St Finbarr's.

Patrick Horgan rifled over 10 points as Glen Rovers defeated Fr O'Neill's, who finished strongly.

Despite being ravaged with injuries, Sarsfields overcame Douglas 3-22 to 1-19.

Derry

Newbridge, Magherafelt, and Glen, with Alex Doherty prominent, have all secured places in the last eight of the Derry SFC following Round 2A victories.

In Round 2B, Kilrea, Swatragh, and Slaughtneil, with Shane McGuigan netting four goals, earned important wins to remain in the race for honours.

The action continues on Wednesday as Glenullin face Ballinderry in Round 2A, while Dungiven tussle with Ballinascreen in Round 2B.

Donegal

Daire Ó Baoill kicked a last gasp two pointer as Gaoth Dobhair secured a Donegal SFC quarter-final place following a win over Killybegs.

A late Hugh McFadden pointed free nudged Killybegs ahead, but Gaoth Dobhair responded. Killybegs will face Ardara in a relegation semi-final.

St Eunan's, Dungloe, and holders Naomh Conaill have also advanced to the last eight directly.

Next weekend the preliminary quarter-finals take place in Donegal.

Four Masters v St Michael's

Kilcar v Naomh Columba

Glenswilly v Termon

Seán MacCumhaills v Downings

Down

In Round Three of the Down SFC, Burren, Kilcoo, and Saul all registered wins over the weekend.

Burren were convincing 5-19 to 0-8 winners over Saval, while Kilcoo defeated RGU Downpatrick 3-18 to 0-17.

Friday's match was tight as Saul eventually beat Castlewellan 1-13 to 2-9.

On Monday evening Mayobridge face Warrenpoint in the remaining match.

Dublin

Click here for a round-up of the weekend's action in the Dublin SFC as the quarter-finalists were confirmed.

Fermanagh

The Fermanagh SFC commenced at the weekend.

In Group A, Derrygonnelly Harps and Erne Gaels Belleek registered victories over Lisnaskea and Irvinestown.

Belnaleck Aart MacMurroughs overcame Enniskillen Gaels in Group B, while Teemore Shamrocks beat Ederney St Joseph's by the minimum.

Galway

The group phase of the Galway SHC concluded at the weekend.

Group winners Tommie Larkins, Clarinbridge, Sarsfields, and St Mary's Athenry are straight through to the quarter-finals.

The preliminary quarter-finals will be interesting.

St Thomas' v Gort

Turloughmore v Liam Mellows

Craughwell v Ardrahan

Loughrea v Castlegar

Kerry

Paul Murphy's splendid point in the closing seconds ensured Rathmore defeated Austin Stacks 1-14 to 0-16 in the Kerry Club Championship quarter-final.

Milltown-Castlemaine caused a surprise beating Kenmare Shamrocks 0-23 to 0-20 after extra-time.

Rathmore face Milltown-Castlemaine in the last four, while Dr Crokes meet Na Gaeil.

Kildare

It was another busy weekend of action in the Kildare SFC as Sarsfields defeated Caragh on Friday evening in Group B.

Maynooth overcame Carbury in the same pool to leave the two winners with four points.

In Group A, Celbridge beat Johnstownbridge by the narrowest of margins, while Clane defeated Allenwood.

Athy, who are setting the standard in Group C, survived a tough Sallins test, while Kilcock edged out Raheens.

Naas produced an excellent second half display to overcome Eadestown in Group D, while Moorefield and Clogherinkoe divided the spoils.

Kilkenny

The Kilkenny League phase is over now with Thomastown and top of Group A on seven points on scoring difference.

Shamrocks Ballyhale accumulated eight points from five matches in Group B. All 12 clubs lost at least one game to illustrate the competitiveness of the matches.

In the league decider Thomastown will face Shamrocks Ballyhale.

Laois

Abbeyleix, with Cormac Byrne landing six points, defeated Rathnowey-Errill to secure a place in the Laois SHC quarter-finals.

Borris-Kilcotton beat Rosenallis, but both clubs were already through to the last eight.

Stephen 'Picky' Maher struck 2-12 as Clough-Ballacolla were convincing winners over Portlaoise.

The holders advance to the semi-finals alongside Camross, who beat Ballyfin.

In the quarter-finals Rosenallis meet Abbeyleix St Lazarians, while The Harps face Borris-Kilcotton.

Leitrim

Following the conclusion of Round Four of the Leitrim SFC, the quarter-final pairings are confirmed.

Mohill and Leitrim Gaels move directly into the semi-finals after securing a top two finish.

In the quarter-finals Ballinamore Seán O'Heslins will clash with Allen Gaels, while Fenagh St Caillins meet St Mary's Kiltoghert.

Limerick

Aaron Costello netted the decisive goal as Kilmallock beat Ahane to secure a place in the Limerick SHC semi-finals.

Adare defeated Patrickswell by a point, while Ballybrown and Monaleen were involved in an exciting draw.

Garryspillane retained senior stats following a 0-17 to 0-16 win over Kildimo-Pallaskenry. Peter Casey grabbed a late equalising goal as Na Piarsaigh and Doon drew, 2-20 each.

Longford

Reuben Murray starred as Longford Slashers defeated Wolfe Tones 1-22 to 1-12 in the Longford SHC Final at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Murray finished the match with a nine point haul as Slashers dealt with a determined rally from Wolfe Tones in the second half.

David Buckley's late goal sealed the victory for Slashers, who finished with a flourish.

Louth

Naomh Martin, winners of the Louth SFC in 2025, have been knocked out following a draw with St Fechin's.

St Mochta's were comfortable winners over Hunterstown Rovers and advanced to the quarter-finals.

St Patrick's were 1-16 to 0-10 winners against Roche Emmets to earn a quarter-final place.

Cooley Kickhams face Dreadnots on Monday evening.

Mayo

Kobe McDonald made a welcome return to action as Crossmolina Deel Rovers drew 0-16 to 2-10 against Mayo Gaels.

It was sufficient for Crossmolina, who now face Garrymore at the quarter-final stage.

Aghamore defeated Ballintubber to set up a last eight meeting against Castlebar Mitchels.

Breaffy overcame Knockmore and meet Westport in an attractive knockout encounter.

Claremorris also face Belmullet in the quarter-finals in a fortnight.

Meath

Eight clubs remain in the Meath SFC knockout stages.

Following the conclusion of the group phase action, the quarter-final draw was made.

Wolfe Tones v Rathkenny

Donaghmore Ashbourne v Trim

Ratoth v Dunshaughlin

Summerhill v St Colmcilles

Monaghan

In Group Two of the Monaghan SFC on Sunday, Truagh Gaels and Magheracloone drew, while Clontibret O'Neill's defeated Crematin.

On Saturday, in Group One Scotstown were convincing winners over Corduff, while Carrickmacross beat Inniskeen.

Offaly

The group phase of the Offaly SHC concluded at the weekend.

Kilcormac-Killoughey and Ballinamere have booked places in the semi-finals.

The two quarter-finals are intriguing games as Shinrone face St Rynagh's, while Birr clash with Belmont.

Kilcormac-Killoughey accumulated six points from a possible eight to secure top spot in Group One, while a promising Ballinamere outfit won all four matches in Group Two.

Roscommon

The quarter-final pairings for the Roscommon SFC are now confirmed.

Oran v Boyle

Strokestown v Castlerea St Kevin's

Padraig Pearses v Michael Glaveys

St Brigid's v Roscommon Gaels.

The Roscommon SHC semi-finals will take place in Ballyforan on Sunday September 27.

Oran v Four Roads

St Dominic's v Tremane

Sligo

Easkey and St Mary's registered Sligo SFC wins on Sunday.

On Saturday, Tourlestrane overcame Tubbercurry, while St Molaise Gaels drew with Coolera-Strandhill.

Shamrock Gaels and Drumcliffe-Rosses Point have advanced to the semi-finals.

The quarter-final pairings are

St Mary's v Coolera-Strandhill

St Molaise Gaels v Tourlestrane

Tipperary

Holders Loughmore-Castleiney were defeated 4-25 to 4-18 by Hollycross-Ballycahill in a Tipperary SHC preliminary quarter-final thriller.

Despite John McGrath's brilliance for Loughmore-Castleiney, Hollycross-Ballycahill did enough to set up a last eight clash against JK Brackens.

Nenagh Éire Óg will face Cashel King Cormacs, while Thurles Sarsfields match against Borris-Ileigh will be worth monitoring also.

Moycarkey Borris face Kiladangan, who triumphed in 2020 and 2023.

Tyrone

An ever competitive Tyrone SFC started on Thursday as Edernok defeated Ardboe.

Carrickmore were victorious on Friday, defeating Dromore by two points.

Trillick and Omagh St Enda's registered wins on Saturday, while Loughmacrory drew with Dungannon. The replay is scheduled for Thursday at O'Neill's Healy Park.

Clonoe, Donaghmore, and Errigal Ciarán secured wins on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals.

Clonoe v Edendork

Carrickmore v Donaghmore

Trillick v Errigal Ciarán

Omagh St Enda's v Loughmacrory/Dungannon

Westmeath

Coralstown/Kinnegad and The Downs are straight through to the Westmeath SFC semi-finals following the conclusion of the group phase.

The pairings for the quarter-finals have been confirmed with Athlone meeting Moate All Whites. Tubberclair will face St Loman's.

Garrycastle were knocked out following a 3-15 to 2-11 defeat against The Downs. Coralstown/Kinnegad, St Loman's, Moate All Whites, and Tyrellspass won at the weekend, while Tubberclair drew with Athlone.

Wexford

The group stages of the Wexford SFC are now complete.

Castletown, who topped Group One, will meet Crossabeg-Ballymurn in the last eight.

Shelmaliers, who finished on top of Group Two, meet Sarsfields.

Kilanerin face St Mogue's Fethard, while St Martin's clash with Gusserane O'Rahillys.

Wicklow

The Wicklow SHC semi-finals pairings have been confirmed.

Carnew Emmets, who beat Kiltegan on Sunday, will meet Bray Emmets in the last four.

The other semi-final will feature St Patrick's and Glenealy.