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Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Brian Fenton, Raheny, and Ciarán Kilkenny, Castleknock, embrace following Sunday's Dublin SFC Group Two encounter at Parnell Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Brian Fenton, Raheny, and Ciarán Kilkenny, Castleknock, embrace following Sunday's Dublin SFC Group Two encounter at Parnell Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Antrim

Ruairi Óg Cushendall and Loughgiel Shamrocks have advanced to the semi-finals of the Antrim SHC.

Two interesting quarter-finals are on the agenda with Ballycastle set to face Dunloy, while Naomh Eanna meet St John's.

On Sunday, James McNaughton and Shan McGrath netted goals in Loughgiel Shamrocks 2-15 to 0-11 win over Ballycastle.

Cushendall impressed in a 1-24 to 0-19 success over Dunloy with Joseph McLaughlin contributing 1-9. A determined St John's outfit overcame O'Donovan Rossa 1-27 to 2-16.

Armagh

Clann Eireann defeated Ballymacnab 0-12 to 0-7 in Sunday's Armagh SFC play-off fixture to book a quarter-final spot.

A late Niall Loye point earned Mullaghbawn a 1-10 to 0-12 success over Maghery.

Two Rian O'Neill goals ensured Crossmaglen Rangers were convincing 2-14 to 0-11 winners over Granemore, while Clan na Gael beat Sarsfields 0-13 to 0-10.

Carlow

Palatine, who have already advanced to the Carlow SFC Semi-Finals, edged out a promising Clonmore outfit 2-9 to 2-8.

Old Leighlin secured top spot in Group One with a commanding 2-16 to 0-9 victory over Bagenalstown Gaels with Mikey Bambrick an influential figure.

Next Saturday, at Netwatch Cullen Park, Éire Óg meet Mount Leinster Rangers in the quarter-finals, while the following day Rathvilly face Bagaenalstown Gaels.

Cavan

The Cavan SFC quarter-finals pairings have been confirmed following a busy weekend of action.

Ballyhaise v Gowna

Crosserlough v Ballinagh

Ramor United v Castlerahan

Cavan Gaels v Mullahoran

Ballyhaise's 2-12 to 1-11 success over Kingscourt Stars means the 2020 and 2023 beaten finalists are out.

Killygarry, who lost the 2022 decider, also failed to reach the knockout stages following a 0-15 to 2-8 reversal against Gowna.

Clare

Conor McGrath's last gasp point ensured Cratloe's 1-20 to 1-17 success over Newmarket-on-Fergus was sufficient to earn a quarter-final spit on scoring difference.

Goals from Shane McGrath and Fiachra Donnellan guided Feakle to a 2-16 to 0-14 victory over Corofin.

Ballyea were knocked out following a 0-19 to 0-17 defeat against Éire Óg.

Clonlara, Éire Óg, Cratloe, Feakle, Scariff, Inagh-Kilnamona, Sixmilebridge, and Crusheen have all reached the last eight of another highly competitive Clare SHC.

Cork

It was another busy weekend in the Cork Premier SHC as Midleton, prompted by Conor Lehane, defeated Erins Own 0-23 to 1-17.

Blackrock showed plenty of class to overcome a plucky Fr O'Neill's outfit, 3-18 to 1-19.

Sarsfields impressed in a 1-25 to 0-13 triumph over Bishopstown, while Newtownshandrum edged out Douglas, 2-17 to 0-19.

Kanturk won a thriller against Charleville, 4-20 to 3-21, and St Finbarr's overcame Newcestown 3-17 to 0-20.

Ultimately, Sarsfields have advanced to the semi-final stage and will meet the winners of Midleton and Newtownshandrum's clash.

The other quarter-finals promise to be lively encounters with Fr O'Neill's against Imokilly, while Blackrock clash with Kanturk.

Derry

Swatragh cruised to a convincing 3-18 to 0-9 win over Na Magha with Seán M Quinn, Fintain McGurk, and Kevin McAllister the goalscorers.

Gerard Bradley starred in Slaughtneil's 2-20 to 0-13 victory over Lavey, while Banagher were 1-18 to 0-12 winners against Ballinascreen.

Substitute Oisín McCloskey netted a goal in the closing stages as Banagher finished strongly.

Donegal

The action continued in the Donegal SFC with the preliminary quarter-final pairings now confirmed.

Glenswilly, St Michael's, Naomh Conaill, and Kilcar have all advanced to the last eight of the competition.

The remaining four spots will be taken by the winners of the upcoming preliminary quarter-finals.

Gaoth Dobhair v Seán MacCumhaills

St Eunan's v Ardara

Dungloe v Downings

Four Masters v Killybegs

Kilcar's 2-17 to 0-8 success over Cloughaneely earned them a quarter-final spot.

Glenswilly also enjoyed a fine 2-11 to 0-12 win over MacCumhaills, while Glenfin, Four Masters, St Michael's, Dungloe, and holders Naomh Conaill triumphed at the weekend.

Down

On Friday evening in the Down SFC Ballyholland were 2-7 to 0-12 winners against Cumann Pheadair Naofa.

Glenn defeated Clonduff 1-11 to 1-9 on Sunday afternoon.

In the Down SHC, Bredagh beat Liatroim 3-21 to 3-20, while Ballygalget overcame Portaferry 0-23 to 1-17.

Ballycran were always in control against Carryduff, emerging 2-24 to 1-11 victors.

Dublin

Eight clubs remain in the race for the Dublin SFC.

Four attractive quarter-finals will take place in the coming weeks.

Cuala v Castleknock

Na Fianna v Clontarf

Ballymun Kickhams v St Vincent's

Kilmacud Crokes v Ballyboden St Enda's

Click here for a match report from Kilmacud Crokes' draw with Thomas Davis.

Robbie Bolger netted the only goal of the game in Ballymun Kickhams' 1-15 to 0-8 win over St Sylvester's.

Daire Sweeney scored 2-4 in Ballyboden St Enda's emphatic 4-13 to 2-8 victory against Ballinteer St John's.

Cuala, inspired by Con O'Callaghan's 2-6, were 4-21 to 0-9 winners against Fingallians.

Clontarf defeated St Jude's 3-13 to 1-11, while Castleknock beat Raheny 0-14 to 0-11, and Na Fianna and Lucan Sarsfields divided the spoils following a 1-20 to 4-11 draw.

St Vincent's and Skerries Harps also drew 0-10 to 1-7.

Fermanagh

Holders Derrygonnelly Harps were comfortable 3-12 to 0-8 winners against Ederney St Joseph's.

In the other Group B clash Erne Gaels Belleek defeated Devenish St Mary's 0-12 to 0-9.

Enniskillen Gaels impressed in a facile 5-11 to 0-13 Group A win over Belnaleck.

Kinawley Brian Borus enjoyed a fine 1-14 to 0-7 triumph against Teemore Shamrocks.

Galway

There was plenty of drama in the west with Damien McGlynn's late goal earning St Thomas' a 1-18 to 0-21 draw against neighbours Gort.

Eanna Burke's neat pass located McGlynn, who provided the goal sending Gort into a relegation battle instead of the knockout stages.

AIB All-Ireland club champions Thomas' now face Craughwell in the preliminary quarter finals.

Castlegar meet Kilconieron at that stage, Cappataggle face Killimordaly, while Clarinbridge meet Ardrahan in a derby clash.

Loughrea were impressive 3-18 to 1-18 winners against Clarinbridge, while Tommy Larkins are another side through to the quarter-finals following a 2-25 to 1-18 success over Killimordaly. Turloughmore and Sarsfields also went through the group stages unscathed.

Laois

Rathdowney-Errill will meet Abbeyleix and Clough-Ballcolla face Camross in the Laois SHC semi-finals.

Camross were 2-18 to 1-16 winners over The Harps in Sunday's quarter-final tussle.

Earlier in the afternoon Abbeyleix beat Portlaoise 2-18 to 2-9.

Leitrim

St Mary's Kiltoghert and Fenagh St Cailins registered wins in the Leitrim SFC quarter-finals.

Mohill will face Fenagh in the last four, while Ballinamore Seán O'Heslins are set to do battle with St Mary's.

Oisín McLaughlin supplied the winning score as Fenagh overcame Aughawillan 0-9 to 0-8.

Cian Singleton and Adam Reynolds netted goals as St Mary's beat Leitrim Gaels 2-12 to 1-10.

Limerick

Adam English scored 1-7 in Doon's 5-21 to 0-18 win over Mungret St Paul's.

Na Piarsaigh have claimed a place in the semi-finals following a 1-26 to 1-17 victory against Kilmallock with Ronan Lynch contributing 0-13.

On Friday Adare overcame Ballybrown 3-22 to 2-17, while Monaleen defeated Dromin-Athlacca 2-20 to 1-14.

Kildare

Maynooth and Coill Dubh won their respective Kildare SHC Group B clashes.

Four goals ensured Maynooth were comfortable 4-14 to 0-14 winners over Ardclough, while Coill Dubh beat Leixlip 2-15 to 0-16.

In Group A on Saturday, Naas defeated Confey 7-23 to 0-14, and Éire Óg Corra Choill beat Celbridge 5-12 to 1-20.

Louth

St Mochta's booked a place in the Louth SFC quarter-finals following a 1-16 to 1-5 win over Cooley Kickhams.

St Patrick's also advanced following a 1-15 to 1-8 success against St Bride's.

Newtown Blues overcame Geraldines 2-14 to 2-12 to reach the knockout stages.

Meath

The pairings for the Meath SFC quarter-finals have been confirmed.

Simonstown Gaels v Wolfe Tones

Dunshaughlin v Ratoath

Skyrne v St Colmcille's

St Peter's Dunboyne v Summerhill

At the weekend St Peter's defeated Gaeil Colmcille 2-8 to 1-6, while Wolfe Tones were 2-13 to 0-8 victors against Curraha.

Cian Rodgers netted four goals in Ratoath's facile 8-19 to 0-11 success against Rathkenny, with Skyrne 1-16 to 1-8 winners over Trim.

Monaghan

Latton chalked up their first Monaghan SFC win of the campaign, defeating Donaghmoyne 1-13 to 0-10.

Seán Jones scored Inniskeen's goal in a 1-13 to 1-10 win over Killanny.

Offaly

Ballinamere and Kilcormac-Killoughey topped their groups to book a place in the Offaly SHC semi-finals.

The two quarter-finals should be lively matches as Coolderry meet Shinrone, while Birr and St Rynagh's also collide.

Birr defeated Kinnity 0-16 to 0-12, while Kilcormac-Killoughey were 1-18 to 0-15 winners against Coolderry.

Shinrone enjoyed a 1-15 to 0-11 victory against Belmont, who now face a relegation clash against Tullamore.

Seir Kieran's 1-16 to 3-8 win against Tullamore was crucial for them.

Roscommon

Four Roads and St Dominic's will contest the Roscommon SHC final.

Roscommon Gaels' great adventure was ended by Four Roads, who prevailed on a 1-21 to 1-12 scoreline.

St Dominics' produced an excellent display to overcome Athleague, 4-15 to 3-10.

In the Roscommon SFC, Oisín Cregg and Donie Smith scored goals as Boyle beat Castlerea 2-17 to 0-11.

Sligo

On Sunday in the Sligo SFC St Molaise Gaels drew with Drumcliffe Rosses Point, 1-13 to 2-10.

Another tight encounter eventually finished with St Mary's defeating Curry, 3-11 to 2-13.

Tubbercurry drew with Easkey 0-12 to 2-6, while Coolera-Strandhill were convincing 4-15 to 0-6 victors against Calry/St Joseph's.

Tyrone

It was another eventful weekend in the Tyrone SFC.

Killyclogher earned a hugely encouraging 2-8 to 0-13 win against Omagh St Enda's.

Dungannon were crafty enough to defeat Donaghmore, 2-9 to 1-9.

Loughmacrory proved too strong for Galbally Pearses, emerging 2-15 to 2-7 winners.

Lee Brennan was a key figure in Trillick's 1-17 to 1-9 win against Eglish.

Pomeroy battled against Errigal Ciarán, who eventually won with Ruairi Canavan and Joe Oguz landing important scores in the 0-13 to 2-4 triumph.

Lorcan McGarrity supplied the winning score as Carrickmore defeated Dromore, 0-11 to 0-10.

Waterford

Gaultier, Clashmore Kinsalebeg, Ballinacourty, and Rathgormack registered wins in the Waterford SFC.

An Rinn were spirited, but lost 1-14 to 1-8 against Gaultier.

Clashmore Kinsalebeg earned a 1-8 to 0-4 victory against Roanmore, while Ballinacourty beat Kilrossanty 2-12 to 1-7.

Rathmorgack dominated against Brickey Rangers, sauntering to a 4-15 to 0-4 win.

Westmeath

The Downs, Mullingar Shamrocks, and Shandonagh were winners in Westmeath's SFC matches.

On Saturday St Loman's defeated Tyrrellspass 2-19 to 1-18, while Coralstown/Kinnegad beat Caulry 1-13 to 1-9.

Athlone and Tang played out a thrilling 1-10 each draw at TEG Cusack Park.

Wexford

St Anne's Rathangan recorded a 0-10 to 0-8 win over Crossabeg Ballymurn in the Wexford SFC.

Naomh Eanna and Sarsfields drew 0-11 each, while Castletown and Kilanerin also divided the spoils, 1-7 to 0-10.

Starlights and St James' registered wins on Saturday.

Wicklow

Bray Emmetts and St Patrick's recorded Wicklow SHC wins on Sunday.

In the other game Éire Óg, Greystones and Glenealy drew 1-19 to 2-16.