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Round-up: Weekend's senior club championship action

Loughmore-Castleiney's Liam McGrath celebrates at FBD Semple Stadium. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Loughmore-Castleiney's Liam McGrath celebrates at FBD Semple Stadium. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Armagh

Killeavy defeated Granemore 1-13 to 0-9 to earn a place in the Armagh SFC quarter-finals.

Steven McDonnell's outfit were prompted by solid contributions from Shea Magill, Callum O'Hare, and Caolan McConville.

Crossmaglen Rangers also reached the last eight, overcoming Silverbridge 2-13 to 1-11.

Aaron O'Neill netted two goals for Cross, who are hoping to secure a 48th county title.

In the Armagh SHC semi-finals, Keady and Middletown registered wins.

Keady defeated Derrynoose 3-21 to 3-14 with John Corvan outstanding.

Middletown will meet Keady in the decider following a 1-11 to 0-11 triumph over Craobh Rua. Cahal Carvill's goal was the decisive moment in a keenly contested encounter.

Antrim

St Brigid's defeated Dunloy 1-15 to 2-9 in the Antrim SFC quarter-finals with Patrick Finnegan netting a goal.

Extra-time was required, but Lámh Dhearg eventually overcame Kickhams Creggan 0-15 to 0-13.

Paddy Cunningham's seven point contribution was vital for Lámh Dhearg.

In another tight encounter Roger Casements Portglenone beat St John's 2-10 to 1-12.

Holders Erin's Own Cargin cruised to an emphatic 2-20 to 0-5 win over St Mary's Ahoghill.

Carlow

The pairings for the Carlow SFC semi-finals are confirmed.

Next Saturday at Netwatch Cullen Park Palatine face Éire Óg Carlow, while the following day Old Leighlin meet Rathvilly.

In the quarter-finals Rathvilly were always in control against Bagenalstown Gaels, emerging 4-22 to 1-6 victors, while Éire Óg edged out Mount Leinster Rangers 1-6 to 0-6.

Clare

Lissycasey finished strongly defeating Kildysart 0-8 to 0-4 to book a place in the Clare SFC quarter-finals.

Doonbeg retained senior status following a 1-10 to 0-11 victory over Kilmhill.

Cork

St Finbarr's produced an excellent display to defeat Valley Rovers 4-12 to 0-11.

Nemo Rangers were also in good form, overcoming Newcestown 2-11 to 0-11.

Ballincollig beat Éire Óg 2-8 to 0-7, while Castlehaven were 0-14 to 0-9 winners against Carbery Rangers.

Clonakilty enjoyed a fine 2-18 to 1-6 success over St Michael's, while Douglas overcame Mallow 0-14 to 0-9.

Castlehaven go straight through to the semi-finals with three quarter-finals next on the agenda.

On one side of the draw, Nemo Rangers face Clonakilty, with Mallow meeting Muskerry.

The winners of Ballincollig and St Finbarr's will battle with 'Haven in the last four.

Derry

Glen survived a demanding assignment against Dungiven, eventually prevailing by the narrowest of margins, 0-10 to 0-9.

Ethan Doherty, who contributed five points, starred for Glen.

Kilrea and Swatragh's match concluded in a 1-10 each draw.

Slaughtneil were convincing 2-17 to 0-9 winners against Bellaghy, while O'Donovan Rossa beat Ballinascreen 3-7 to 1-7.

Newbridge defeated Steelstown 0-11 to 0-8.

Donegal

The Donegal SFC quarter-final pairings have been confirmed.

Naomh Conaill v St Eunan's

Dungloe v Glenswilly

Gaoth Dobhair v Four Masters

St Michael's v Kilcar

In the preliminary quarter-finals St Eunan's were comfortable 2-11 to 0-5 winners against Ardara, while Dungloe beat Downings 1-7 to 0-8.

Four Masters defeated Killybegs 0-8 to 0-4, while Gaoth Dobhair overcame MacCumhaills 0-16 to 0-8.

Down

Ballyholland eventually shrugged off Carryduff's spirited challenge, 1-8 to 0-7.

Goals from Liam Kerr and Danny Magill were crucial as Burren overcame Bredagh 2-10 to 1-10.

Glenn defeated Bryansford 0-16 to 0-11, with Kilcoo facing Mayobridge at Páirc Esler on Monday evening.

Dublin

Kilmacud Crokes and St Vincent's topped their groups to progress directly into the Dublin SHC semi-finals.

In the quarter-finals Lucan Sarsfields will meet Whitehall Colmcille and Ballyboden St Enda's face Na Fianna.

Lucan Sarsfields defeated Na Fianna 1-28 to 3-21 with John Bellew bagging a vital goal late on.

Brendan Scanlan, Oisín O'Rorke, Fergal Whitely, and Fionn Ó Ceallaigh (2) struck goals in Kilmacud Crokes emphatic 5-23 to 1-10 win over St Brigid's.

Ballyboden St Enda's overcame Craobh Chiaráin 2-16 to 1-16, while Whitehall Colmcille beat St Jude's 0-25 to 0-14.

Galway

The last round of Galway SFC group fixtures took place at the weekend with Salthill-Knocknacarra, Maigh Cuilinn, Corofin, and Annaghdown advancing directly to the quarter-finals.

Four preliminary quarter-final matches are next on the agenda.

St James' v Killannin

Naomh Anna Leitir Mór v Dunmore MacHales

Tuam Stars v Mountbellew-Moylough

Milltown v Oughterard

Kerry

The first round of the Kerry Senior Football Championship took place at the weekend.

Milltown-Castlemaine, East Kerry, Mid Kerry, St Brendan's, St Kieran's, Shannon Rangers, Dr Crokes, and Templenoe have all qualified for the winners section round 2A.

The losers of the first round fixtures go into round 2B - Feale Rangers, Spa, Kenmare Shamrocks, Rathmore, Dingle, Na Gaeil, West Kerry, and South Kerry.

The four round 2A winners reach the quarter-finals, with the losers playing the round 2B winners to determine the other four places in the last eight.

Kildare

Naas, Celbridge, Raheens, and Moorefield have all topped their groups to reach the quarter-finals.

Athy and Sarsfields, who finished second in their groups are also in the last eight.

In the preliminary quarter-finals Eadestown face Clane, while Clogherinkoe meet Johnstownbridge.

At the weekend Johnny Doyle, such a distinguished performer for Kildare and Allenwood throughout the decades, announced his retirement.

Doyle scored three points, but Athy emerged 5-10 to 1-13 victors.

Kilkenny

The Kilkenny SHC quarter-finals pairings have been confirmed.

Ballyhale Shamrocks v Thomastown

Bennettsbridge v Tullaroan

Mullinavat v Erins Own

O'Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro

Adrian Mullen and TJ Reid both scored two goals each as Ballyhale Shamrocks defeated James Stephens 4-19 to 1-19.

Dicksboro beat Graigue Ballycallan 1-24 to 1-11, while Bennettsbridge edged out Clara 0-16 to 0-14.

Erin's Own, inspired by Jack Buggy's 2-6 and Michael Brennan's 2-1, staged a dramatic comeback against Glenmore, prevailing on a 5-14 to 1-21 scoreline.

Laois

Portlaoise will face O'Dempseys, while Portarlington are set to meet Graiguecullen in the Laois SFC semi-finals.

Lee Walker contributed vital late scores in Graiguecullen's 1-14 to 1-11 win over Killeshin.

Dan McCormack and Mark Barry netted goals as O'Dempseys defeated Arles Killeen 2-9 to 0-10.

Portlaoise produced a brilliant display to defeat St Joseph's 5-15 to 0-15 with Kieran Lillis (2), Josh Hogan, Benny Carroll, and Damon Larkin scoring goals.

A late Ronan Coffey point sealed Portarlington's 1-10 to 1-8 victory over Ballyroan.

Leitrim

The Leitrim SFC semi-finals will be contested next Saturday.

Fenagh St Caillins versus Mohill is the first part of the double header with Ballinamore Seán O'Heslins facing St Mary's Kiltogher in the second game.

Limerick

The quarter-final pairings for the Limerick SFC have been confirmed following the last round of group fixtures.

Newcastle West and Mungret St Paul's are straight through to the semi-final stage.

In the quarter-finals Adare will clash with Galtee Gaels, while Na Piarsaigh clash with Fr Caseys.

Na Piarsaigh's draw against Adare, 1-7 to 0-10, was enough to secure their progression, while Mungret St Paul's 1-9 to 1-5 success over St Kieran's earned them a semi-final place.

Holders Newcastle West beat Ballysteen 1-11 to 1-3.

Monaleen's 2-10 to 0-9 triumph over Ballylanders ensured that they retained senior status.

In the Limerick SHC, Patrickswell staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Ahane 1-19 to 1-17.

Ahane's Tom Morrissey and Patrickswell's Patrick Kirby traded goals early on.

Longford

Killoe Young Emmets, Colmcille, Abbeylara, and Mullinalaghta St Columba's registered Longford SFC quarter-final wins.

Darren Gallagher was excellent for St Mary's Granard, but Mullinalaghta, prompted by Jayson Matthews' nine point haul, won 1-15 1o 1-14.

Barry McKeon's goal was the key score as Colmcille defeated Clonguish 1-7 to 0-8, while Mark Hughes netted twice in Killoe's 2-10 to 1-10 success against Dromard.

Abbeylara edged out Rathcline 0-10 to 1-5.

Mayo

Breaffy, Garrymore, Ballina Stephenites, Ballaghaderreen, Ballintubber, Castlebar Mitchels, Westport, and Knockmore have all qualified for the Mayo SFC quarter-finals.

Aidan O'Shea continues to impress for Breaffy, who defeated Aghamore 0-14 to 0-7, while Cillian O'Connor was prominent in Ballintubber's 0-14 to 1-9 success over Kilmeena.

Ballina Stephenities defeated Westport 2-10 to 0-14, while Balla's 3-12 to 0-11 triumph over Mayo Gaels was a crucial win.

Knockmore beat a gritty Belmullet 1-14 to 1-11 in Group Three, while Ballaghaderreen played out an entertaining 4-8 to 2-14 draw with Claremorris.

Garrymore topped Group Four following a 2-8 to 0-11 victory over Charlestown Sarsfields, while Castlebar Mitchels defeated Ballyhaunis 2-9 to 1-8.

Monaghan

Following an eventful weekend, Scotstown and Clontibret will go straight through to the Monaghan SFC semi-finals.

Ballybay, Inniskeen, Latton, and Corduff are the four teams, who will feature at the quarter-final stage.

Scotstown were commanding 1-14 to 1-7 winners against Cremartin.

Clontibret, who had already secured a place in the last four, were beaten by Latton, 1-11 to 0-13, with Aaron Mulligan netting the decisive goal.

Offaly

The Offaly SFC semi-final pairings have been confirmed.

Edenderry face Tullamore, while Ferbane are set to meet Shamrocks.

Ferbane defeated Rhode 0-12 to 0-10 on Sunday, while Shamrocks won a penalty shootout against Ballycommon 3-2, following a 1-15 to 3-9 draw.

Harry Plunkett scored seven points in Tullamore's 1-14 to 1-3 win over Durrow, while Cian Farrell starred in Edenderry's 0-16 to 2-7 success against Bracknagh.

Roscommon

Western Gaels retained senior status following a 1-12 to 1-11 win over Tulsk.

Sligo

A Niall Murphy goal helped Coolera-Strandhill secure a 1-12 to 0-8 win over Tubbercurry.

Shamrock Gaels defeated Easkey, 1-15 to 1-14, in the other Group One encounter.

St Molaise Gaels impressed when beating St Mary's 1-20 to 2-9, while Drumcliffe/Rosses Point defeated Tourlestrane 1-6 to 0-7.

Tipperary

Moycarkey-Borris delivered a performance full of substance and style to defeat Kiladangan, 2-21 to 3-16, at FBD Semple Stadium in a thrilling Tipperary SHC quarter-final.

Max Hackett's last gasp goal ensured Moycarkey-Borris advanced to the last four.

Thurles Sarsfields, managed by Padraic Maher, were comfortable 0-29 to 1-19 victors over Nenagh Éire Óg.

Stephen Cahill rifled over five points for Sarsfields.

Ciaran McCormack and Brian McGrath were Loughmore Castleiney's goalscorers in a 2-22 to 1-19 success over Kilruane MacDonaghs.

Toomevara also reached the last four following a 0-26 to 0-21 win over JK Brackens.

Westmeath

Kieran Geraghty and Evan Connell were key figures in Tyrrellspass' 1-15 to 0-14 Westmeath SFC quarter-final win over Mullingar Shamrocks.

The Downs proved too strong for Athlone with Niall Mitchell and Luke Loughlin impressing in the 2-14 to 0-13 success.

Wexford

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

Shelmaliers v Glynn-Barntown

Gusserane O'Rahilly's v Kilanerin

Naomh Eanna v Crossabeg/Ballymurn

Sarsfields v Castletown

In a highly competitive group phase Shelmaliers were the only club to go through unbeaten, registering four wins and a draw in their five games.

Wicklow

Tinahely defeated Rathnew 2-14 to 0-15 in a Wicklow SFC quarter-final on Sunday.

Dunlavin edged out An Tochar 2-11 to 1-13, while Kiltegan defeated Éire Óg Greystones 1-12 to 1-9.

Baltinglass beat Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney 0-10 to 0-9.