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Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Paul Carey, Pádraig Pearses, and Ruaidhrí Fallon, St Brigid's, in Roscommon SFC action at Dr Hyde Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Paul Carey, Pádraig Pearses, and Ruaidhrí Fallon, St Brigid's, in Roscommon SFC action at Dr Hyde Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Antrim

Dunloy survived a significant Antrim SHC quarter-final scare against Ballycastle, eventually prevailing 1-24 to 1-18 winners.

Aodhan McGarry scored 1-3 for Dunloy, who dealt with a determined Ballycastle challenge.

St John's produced a dynamic display against Naomh Eanna to set up a semi-final clash with Cushendall.

Conor Johnston starred for St John's, who registered an impressive 0-30 to 2-15 victory.

Armagh

Following a dramatic weekend of action, the Armagh SFC semi-final pairings have been confirmed.

Clann Eireann have been drawn against Crossmaglen Rangers, while Clan na Gael face Madden in the last four.

Odhran Kieran's point in additional time secured a 1-11 to 0-13 win for Cross over Cullyhanna.

Rian O'Neill scored 1-2 for Cross with Aidan Nugent landing five points for Cullyhanna, who were spirited throughout.

Stefan Campbell netted two goals as Clan na Gael edged out Killeavy 2-12 to 2-11.

Madden, prompted by Conor Grimley's five point haul, defeated Mullaghbawn 0-17 to 1-7.

Conor Turbitt contributed 1-4 in Clann Eireann's 2-12 to 1-12 success over Armagh Harps.

Cavan

The semi-final pairings for the Cavan SFC have been confirmed.

Gowna will meet Ramor United, while Crosserlough face Cavan Gaels in the penultimate round.

Conor Madden, Robbie Fitzpatrick, and Ryan Donohoe scored goals in Gowna's 3-10 to 1-12 triumph over Ballyhaise.

Jack Brady and Matthew Smith struck goals for Ramor in a 2-13 to 1-8 success over Castlerahan.

Matthew Costello, Patrick O'Reilly, and Harry Boylan netted goals in Crosserlough's convincing 3-13 to 0-6 victory over Ballinagh.

Luke Molloy's late goal sealed Cavan Gaels' 2-8 to 0-12 victory over Mullahoran.

Carlow

Click here for a round-up of the weekend's Carlow SFC action.

Clare

There was no shortage of Clare SHC quarter-final drama.

Cratloe, inspired by Conor McGrath, registered a 2-15 to 2-14 win over Scariff.

Inagh/Kilnamona delivered with substance and style when beating Éire Óg 2-16 to 0-20.

Eoghan Foudy and Niall Mullins netted first half goals for a promising Inagh/Kilnamona outfit.

Jamie Shanahan and David Kennedy scored goals in Sixmilebridge's excellent 2-18 to 0-21 win over last year's champions Clonlara.

Feakle, with Shane McGrath in brilliant form, cruised to an emphatic 5-19 to 1-14 victory over Crusheen.

Cork

The Cork SHC semi-final pairings are now confirmed.

Imokilly face Blackrock, while Sarsfields clash with Midleton in the last four.

Blackrock defeated Kanturk 3-16 to 0-17 with Alan Connolly, Fionn Coleman, and Tadhg Deasy netting goals.

Conor Lehane rifled over 10 points, while Luke O'Farrell scored 1-4 in Midleton's 2-20 to 1-15 triumph over Newtownshandrum.

Imokilly overcame Fr O'Neill's, 0-27 to 2-14. Declan Dalton was effective for Fr O'Neill's scoring 1-12, but Imokilly's Diarmuid Healy and Jack Leahy were influential.

Derry

Following the weekend's action the Derry SFC quarter-final pairings have been confirmed:

Glen v Lavey

Bellaghy v Newbridge

Slaughtneil v Ballinascreen

Dungiven v Magherafelt

Glen enjoyed a fine 4-15 to 1-15 win over Kilrea, while Slauhgtneil overcame Dungiven 0-10 to 0-8.

Ballinascreen defeated Newbridge 2-15 to 0-11, while Lavey edged out Steelstown 3-9 to 0-12.

Bellaghy proved too strong for Swatragh, 1-17 to 2-8.

Donegal

The two Donegal SFC semi-finals should be interesting with St Michael's meeting Dungloe and Gaoth Dobhair facing St Eunan's.

St Michael's caused a shock against Kilcar, staging a dramatic comeback, prevailing 2-8 to 0-13.

Trailing 0-9 to 0-2, St Michael's responded with goals from Colin McFadden and Carlos McGinley before Michael McGinley's winning point.

Shane O'Donnell scored 1-3 in St Eunan's 1-13 to 0-10 triumph over Naomh Conaill.

Dungloe were surprise 2-8 to 0-13 winners over Glenswilly as Daire Gallagher and Darren Curran pounced for early goals.

Gaoth Dobhair finished strongly as late points from Daire Ó Baoill, Eamonn Collum, and Ethan Harkin were crucial in a 0-9 to 0-7 victory over Four Masters.

Down

Ballygalget were emphatic 5-29 to 0-9 winners against Bredagh in the Down SHC.

Ballycran also registered a convincing win, defeating Liatroim 6-24 to 0-23.

Portaferry were always in control against Carryduff, emerging 4-27 to 0-10 winners.

Dublin

Holders Kilmacud defeated Ballyboden St Enda's 1-17 to 0-13 after extra-time in the Dublin SFC quarter-finals. Click here for a match report.

Conor McHugh starred for Na Fianna in a 1-20 to 1-15 win over Clontarf.

Eoin Kennedy and Con O'Callaghan were Cuala's gaolscorers in a 2-13 to 1-10 win over Castleknock.

Ballymun Kickhams defeated St Vincent's 0-10 to 1-5.

James Brady scored an early goal for Vincent's, but Ballymun, with Dean Rock prominent, responded in determined fashion.

Ballymun now face Cuala in the last four with Kilmacud Crokes meeting Na Fianna.

Fermanagh

Four games took place in the Fermanagh SFC.

In Group A, Enniskillen Gaels defeated Kinawley Brian Borus 2-7 to 0-7, while Teemore Shamrocks beat Belnaleck 2-6 to 1-7.

In Group B, Derrygonnelly Harps were 1-9 to 1-8 victors against Erne Gaels Belleek, while Ederney St Joseph's overcame Devenish 1-13 to 0-12.

Galway

There was action in both codes in Galway with the Senior Football Championship quarter-final pairings now confirmed:

Maigh Cuilinn v Oughterard

Salthill-Knocknacarra v Dunmore MacHales

Annaghdown v Tuam Stars

Killannin v Corofin

In the preliminary quarter-finals Oughterard, Dunmore MacHales, Tuam Stars, and Killannin all registered victories to join the four group winners in the last eight.

Three Galway SHC preliminary quarter-finals also took place at the weekend.

Castlegar defeated Kilconieron 2-25 to 0-12, while Cappataggle were impressive 3-27 to 2-15 victors over Killimordaly, and Clarinbridge beat Ardrahan 3-22 to 0-18.

Kerry

Dr Crokes, East Kerry, St Brendan's, and Templenoe have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the Kerry SFC.

The four Round Three winners will join them in the last eight.

St Kieran's v Spa

Shannon Rangers v Rathmore

Mid Kerry v Kenmare Shamrocks

Milltown/Castlemaine v Dingle

The Round Three fixtures take place next weekend with the quarter-finals scheduled for October 5/6.

Kildare

Sam McCormack and Cathal O'Brien scored Clane's goals in a 2-10 to 0-9 Kildare SFC preliminary quarter-final win over Eadestown.

On Saturday evening Johnstownbridge earned a 1-12 to 1-11 win over Clogherinkoe.

In the Kildare SHC, Confey registered a 3-16 to 3-12 victory against Ardclough.

Kevin Chan netted two goals for Confey, while Frank Bass contributed seven points.

Tim Ryan supplied a brace of majors for Ardclough, but it wasn't enough to deny Confey.

Laois

Click here for a round-up of the Laois SHC action.

Leitrim

Click here for a round-up of the Leitrim SFC action.

Limerick

The last round of group games took place in the Limerick SHC.

In Group A, Kilmallock defeated Patrickswell 0-23 to 1-16, while Ahane beat Doon 2-24 to 1-16. Na Piarsaigh also overcame Mungret St Paul's 2-21 to 1-15.

In Group B, Adare enjoyed a 2-26 to 1-11 win over South Liberties, while Ballybrown defeated Dromin/Athlacca 4-20 to 4-18, with Monaleen 1-20 to 1-17 victors against Kildimo/Pallaskenry.

Declan Hannon scored nine points in Adare's win over South Liberties which secured their senior status.

Aidan O'Connor struck 3-9 as Ballybrown earned a quarter-final spot following a thrilling win over Dromin/Athlacca.

Monaleen, with Donnacha Ó Dálaigh nailing six points, also earned a place in the knockout stages with a narrow win over Kildimo/Pallaskenry.

Na Piarsaigh are through to the semi-finals with Shane O'Neill's charges comfortable winners over Mungret St Paul's.

Kilmallock and Patrickswell were already through to the quarter-finals before their clash. Shane O'Brien scored seven points in Kilmallock's triumph.

Tom Morrissey scored 0-14 and Gary Brennan supplied 1-3 for Ahane in their success against Doon.

Longford

Wolfe Tones Mostrim enjoyed a fine 2-15 to 3-10 Longford SHC Final win over Longford Slashers.

Cathal Mullane was a key figure for Wolfe Tones, scoring 0-11 with Dylan Hutchinson and Killian Courtney netting vital goals.

Slashers were determined throughout with Ronan Sheahan, Seán Tiernan, and substitute Niall Hawes clipping goals.

Wolfe Tones, though, still managed to secure a 21st Longford SHC title.

Louth

Newtown Blues survived a demanding Louth SFC quarter-final assignment against Roche Emmets, eventually emerging 1-10 to 0-12 winners.

Colm Judge's goal was the key score for Newtown Blues.

Ardee St Mary's commanding second half display was vital as they beat St Patrick's 2-12 to 0-8 in the Louth SFC.

Naomh Mairtin defeated St Joseph's 1-15 to 2-6.

Mayo

Tooreen and Ballyhaunis will contest another Mayo SHC Final.

Shane Boland, Liam Lavin, and Kenny Feeney struck Tooreen's goals in a 3-31 to 0-5 win over Castlebar Mitchels.

Ballyhaunis were convincing 2-26 to 0-11 victors against St Ciarán's.

Meath

Click here for a round-up of the weekend's Meath SFC action.

Monaghan
Click here for a report on the Monaghan SHC Final.

Offaly

Coolderry finished with a flourish to defeat Shinrone 3-20 to 2-17 in a thrilling Offaly SHC quarter-final.

Level at 2-16 each with five minutes remaining, Coolderry pounced for a vital goal courtesy of substitute Gearoid McCormack.

Kevin Connolly and Andrew Connolly both scored 1-2 each from play for Coolderry.

Luke O'Connor was in splendid form for St Rynagh's, who overcame Birr 0-20 to 1-17.

O'Connor struck 0-11 for the winners against Birr, who relied on Eoghan Cahill for scores.

In the semi-finals, Coolderry face Kilcormac-Killoughey, with Ballinamere set to meet St Rynagh's.

Roscommon

St Brigid's, beaten in the AIB All-Ireland Club decider in January, suffered a Roscommon SFC quarter-final loss against Padraig Pearses.

Frank Canning's team prevailed after extra-time on a 0-15 to 0-13 scoreline.

Declan Kenny's late free sealed a satisfying success for Pearses, who will face St Faithleach's in the penultimate round.

Diarmuid Murtagh was in brilliant form for Faithleach's, registering 1-7, in a 3-17 to 1-22 win over Clann na nGael.

Michael Glaveys overcame Oran 2-9 to 1-11 as Andy Glennon and Robert Heneghan scored goals in the closing stages.

Roscommon Gaels defeated Boyle 1-9 to 0-9 with Ryan Conon scoring the important goal.

Sligo

Holders Easkey were 2-23 to 0-8 winners over Western Gaels in the Sligo SHC.

Tourlestrane won the other Group One fixture, defeating St Molaise Gaels 2-15 to 0-7.

In Group Two, Naomh Eoin defeated Coolera-Strandhill 2-22 to 0-17.

Tipperary

Loughmore-Castleiney defeated JK Brackens 2-12 to 0-11 in the Tipperary SFC to advance to the last four of the competition.

Clonmel Commercials enjoyed a 1-12 to 0-6 success over Ballina.

On Saturday Kisheelan Kilcash, with Mark Kehoe landing five points, edged out Cahir 2-13 to 1-14 following an exciting encounter.

Moyle Rovers, with Liam Boland effective, were too strong for Arravale Rovers, emerging 0-14 to 0-5 winners.

Tyrone

Errigal Ciarán and Clonoe drew 2-9 each in an absorbing Tyrone SFC quarter-final.

Odhran Robinson and Conor McAliskey traded first half goals.

Robinson edged Errigal in front again with a second goal but Pascal McClure replied and a replay will be required.

Trillick secured a 1-8 to 0-9 win over Ardboe with Mattie Donnelly's 16th minute goal the decisive score.

Oisín McCann's late goal ensured Killyclogher earned a draw against Carrickmore, 2-9 to 1-12.

Gavin Potter (Killyclogher) and Rory Donnelly (Carrickmore) scored the other goals in a fantastic game.

Dungannon defeated Loughmacrory 1-13 to 2-9 in another entertaining encounter.

Substitute Conor McKee supplied the winning goal for Dungannon.

Eoin McElholm and Gareth Donaghy netted goals for Loughmacrory, who led 2-5 to 0-6.

Dungannon responded with McKee's major.

Waterford

Rathgormack enjoyed a 2-8 to 1-7 win over Abbeyside-Ballinacourty to book a place in the semi-finals of the Waterford SFC.

Jason Curry and Stephen Curry scored goals for Rathgormack.

Kilrossanty have reached the quarter-final stage following a 1-20 to 1-6 win over Brickey Rangers with Padraig Fitzgerald scoring 1-3.

Former Republic of Ireland soccer international Eddie Nolan scored 1-2 for Roanmore in a 1-8 to 0-6 victory over An Rinn.

Gaultier scored the last three points to beat the The Nire 0-10 to 0-8.

Westmeath

In the Westmeath SHC, Castletown-Geoghegan defeated St Oliver Plunketts 3-26 to 3-15.

Raharney also impressed in a 1-19 to 1-10 success over Castlepollard.

The game of the weekend culminated in a 4-20 to 3-21 victory for Lough Lene Gaels against Clonkill.

Wexford

Following the weekend's action, the Wexford SHC quarter-final pairings have been confirmed:

St Anne's Rathangan v Rapparees

Shelmalier v Crossabeg/Ballymurn

Naomh Éanna v Faythe Harriers

St Martin's v Ferns St Aidan's

Kevin Foley's goal in the closing stages ensured Rapparees defeated Oulart-The Ballagh 4-15 to 2-13.

Oulart now face Cloughbawn in a relegation final.

Crossabeg-Ballymurn overcame Cloughbawn 1-25 to 0-27 after extra-time.

Faythe Harriers were 5-25 to 1-7 winners over Glynn-Barntown, while Ferns St Aidan's beat Oylegate-Glenbrien 1-24 to 1-21.

Wicklow

Bray Emmets were in charge throughout the second half against Éire Óg Greystones, claiming a 2-17 to 0-9 Wicklow SHC semi-final win.

Christy Moorehouse converted an early penalty in the opening period and Diarmuid Masterson added a second goal after the restart.

On Saturday Carnew overcame Kiltegan 0-14 to 0-11.