This enthralling promotion final will throw-in at 16:00 on Saturday, 16th October in the Kilmallock GAA. Johnny Murphy is the referee that has been left in charge of the game.

Adare made it to this final after they finished top of their group that contained Kildimo Pallaskenry and Monaleen. Although they were pushed close against Pallaskenry, Adare finished strong in the group, thrashing Monaleen.

Unfortunately, they could not progress further into the Limerick SHC as they were knocked out by now finalists Patrickswell in a close 0-20 to 0-18.

Frees seem to be a strong part of their game as full forward Willie Griffin scored five of his seven points from place balls. Another creative outlet for the squad is their wing-forward Charlie McCarthy.

South Liberties followed a much similar path as they led a group with Garryspillane and Blackrock. Although they lost their first game of the season, a monumental thrashing of Blackrock let them continue on points difference.

Liberties pushed the A sides even closer as they lost out to Kilmallock in extra-time in a thrilling 1-33 to 5-17 game.

Barry and Anthony Nash are two players to watch on their side as they have proven to be strong goal threats for the team.

Promotion Final Probable Starting Teams

Adare

B. Curtin; D. Connolly, R. Connolly, D. Lyons; J. McSweeney, J. Fitzgibbon, J. Hannon; W. McNamara, D. O’Mahony; M. Keane, D. Hannon, C. McCarthy; M. Connolly, B. Griffin, B. O’Connor.

South Liberties

A. Nash; E.Quilty, M. OBrien, B. Nash; D. Garry, C. McSweeney, S. O’Neill; B. Ryan, J. Hickey; B. Cooney, D. O’Neill, B. Nash; K. Byrnes, M. Keane, B. Garry.

Score Prediction

Although South Liberties made a weaker start to the season, they will have a point to prove. The squad will be looking for redemption after their heartbreak last week.

Expect them to beat Adare in a hard, close tie by around three points.

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There has already been some drama and entertainment in the Tipperary SHC this year.

Senior ‘A’ titleholders Kiladangan look like a strong side again this year. They finished at the top of their group but left it till the end to win each of their three games against Loughmore Castleieney, JK Brackens, and Moycarkey-Borris.

Loughmore comfortably dispatched Killenaule last week in a play-off decider to make it this far. They have now been rewarded with having to face another one of the county’s favorites in Kilruane MacDonaghs at the weekend.

The top guns of the competition will still be Thurles Sarsfields as they look to reclaim the title. After breezing past their group opponents, they will now play Clonoulty/Rossmore.

Elsewhere, the Seamus O’Riain competition has seen some stand-out performances by some of the county’s ‘B’ teams. A Lar Corbett driven Thurles is turning heads as they face St Mary’s this weekend.

The other ‘B’ team, Kiladangan will have a much tougher task as they challenge the favorites Killenaule on Saturday.

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— Kiladangan GAA (@KiladanganGAA) August 22, 2021

Upcoming Knockout fixtures:

Tipperary SHC fixtures:

Friday 15th October

Cathail S Ciocam v Borris-Ileigh – 19:30 – Semple Stadium, Thurles – (referee) Kevin Jordan

Saturday 16th October

Thurles Sarsfield v Clonoulty/Rossmore – 15:00 – Semple Stadium, Thurles – (referee) Conor Doyle

Kilruane MacDonaghs v Loughmore Castleieney – 17:00 – Semple Stadium, Thurles – (referee) John McCormack

Sunday 17th October

Kiladangan v Upperchurch-Drombane – 14:00 – Semple Stadium, Thurles – Michael Kennedy

Seamus O’Riain fixtures: 

Saturday 16th October

Clonakenny v Cashel King Cormacs – 13:30 – Templemore GAA – (referee) Alan Tierney

Killenaule v Kiladangan B – 15:00 – Templederry GAA – (referee) John Dooley

Sunday 17th October

Thurles Sarsfields B v St Mary – 13:00 – Leahy Park, Cashel

Templederry v Gortnahoe-Glengoole – 13:30 – Templetouhy GAA – (referee) Noel Cosgrove

Tipperary SHC Outright Betting

Thurles Sarsfields 13/8

Kiladangan 2/1

Borrisoleigh 9/2

Loughmore 13/2

Kilruane 7/1

Clonoulty 20/1

Mullinahone 40/1

Upperchurch-Drombane 40/1

Seamus O’Riain Outright Betting

Killenaule 2/1

Cashel 11/4

Templederry 7/2

Thurles Sarsfields B 9/2

St Marys 15/2

Gortnahoe/Glengoole 14/1

Clonakenny 33/1

Kiladangan B 40/1

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The 2021 GAA club championship season is underway, with round 1 for Senior, Intermediate and Junior clubs beginning on Saturday 25th of September and Sunday, the 26th September.

Round 1 of the Mayo Senior Football Championship was an eventful one, with many great games to open up an already competitive championship season.

With few upsets, many teams who have been touted favourites will be happy with their performances this week and the result.

Round 2 of the Mayo Senior Football Championship will commence on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of October. With all four groups in contention.

Below are all the results, times and locations for all Senior games this weekend.

Connacht Gold Senior Championship

Round 1

Group 1

Claremorris 2-11 (17) v Davitts 0-16 (16) – Saturday September 25th – 5 pm – Claremorris

Ballintubber 3-13 (19) v Ballina Stephenites 1-10 (13) – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Ray Prendergast Memorial Park

You can view the current table for Group 1 here.

Group 2

Knockmore 1-13 (16) v Aghamore 0-10 (10) – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – St. Josephs’s Park

Charlestown 0-12 v Belmullet 2-06 (12) – Sunday, September 26th – 2 pm – Fr. O’Hara Park

You can view the current table for Group 2 here.

Group 3

Balla 1-09 (12) v Castlebar Mitchels 1-14 (17) – Saturday, September 25th – 5 pm – Balla

Westport 1-16 (19) v Ballaghaderreen 1-08 (11) – Sunday, September 26th – 3:30 pm – Westport

ou can view the current table for Group 3 here.

Group 4

Breaffy 1-23 (26) v The Neale 0-14 (14) – Sunday, September 26th – 2:00 pm – Breaffy

Garrymore 3-08 (17) v Kiltane 1-06 (9) – Sunday, September 26th – 2:00 pm – Garrymore

You can view the current table for Group 4 here.

Mayo GAA Round 1 Results – Connacht Gold Senior Championship

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This championship is a small competition with only five teams in one group with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals.

The final will take place in mid-October with the winners claiming the Randles Brothers County Championship title.

Last year’s winners Rathmore are looking strong again this year while Finuge St Senans are the new kids on the block after they won the intermediate championship last year.

Southern Gaels would be considered one of the favorites for this competition after they won the Donal Curtin Cup last month. They beat Rathmore 4-11 to 1-13 in the final with both sides breezing through the championship.

Another team to watch out for will be Na Gaeil after they made a big impression in their first match of the season against Beaufort.

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— Radio Kerry Sport (@radiokerrysport) July 8, 2017

Group 1: Beaufort, Finuge St Senans, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Southern Gaels

Round 1

Beaufort (0-04) v Na Gaeil (4-18)

Southern Gaels (0-09) v Rathmore (0-08)

Upcoming Fixtures

Finuge St Senans v Beaufort – Sunday, 19th September

Rathmore v Na Gaeil – Sunday, 19th September

Beaufort v Rathmore – Sunday, 26th September

Finuge St Senans v Southern Gaels – Sunday, 26th September

Southern Gaels v Beaufort – Sunday, 3rd October

Na Gaeil v Finuge St Senans – Sunday, 3rd October

Na Gaeil v Southern Gaels – Sunday, 10th October

Rathmore v Finuge St Senans -Sunday, 10th October

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— KerryLGFA (@kerryladiesfoot) September 13, 2020

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This will be another competitive year to decide what Kerry club will take home the Michael O’Connor Cup.

This competition has an unusual problem, that they are starting the 2021 season without finishing the 2020 season first. Now, there are two teams in the intermediate final fighting for one spot in Group 2 of the senior championship.

Spa are the bookmakers’ favorites to get promoted over the next two weeks. They will first have to beat Desmond in the semifinal this Sunday.

As for the current senior teams, Austin Stacks are the reigning champions after beating Kenmare Shamrocks in the final last year. They will face some stiff competition from Dr. Crokes who are the most successful team since the competition’s recommencement in 2009.

Another dark horse to watch out for will be Dingle who already got silverware this year after winning the senior football league.

Group 1: Austin Stacks, Killarney Legion, Dingle, Kerin O’Rahillys

Group 2: Templenoe, Kenmare Shamrocks, Dr. Crokes, (2020 Intermediate winner)

Remaining Intermediate teams: Beaufort, Spa

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— West Kerry GAA – Ciarraí Thiar CLG (@westkerryboard) August 20, 2021

Round 1:

Senior Football Championship

Templenoe (1-07) v Kenmare Shamrocks (1-13)

Austin Stacks (1-14) v Killarney Legion (0-08)

Kerin O’Rahilly’s (0-12) v Dingle (0-18)

Round 2 Fixtures:

Austin Stacks v Kerin O’Rahilly’s – 14:30, Sunday 12th September – Connolly Park

Killarney Legion v Dingle – 14:30, Sunday 12th September – Killarney Legion GAA

Beaufort or Spa v Dr. Crokes – 14:30, Sunday 19th September

2020 Intermediate Championship Playoff Final

Beaufort v Spa – 14:30, Sunday 19th September – Fitzgerald Stadium

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— sportsfile (@sportsfile) March 10, 2021

Betting

Senior Championship

Not Available

2020 Intermediate Championship Playoff

Spa 2/5

Beaufort 9/4

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This looks to be another competitive year in the Premier county for the Senior Gaelic football club championship.

This competition is dominated by the clubs in the southern part of the county with Fethard as the most successful club in the competition. They have not won a title in 20 years and now there are new champions in town.

Clonmel Commercials come into this year as the reigning titleholders. Last season they impressive won their 19th senior Tipperary football championship and are likely favourites for this year’s competition.

A possible outside competitor in this year’s edition could be Arravale Rovers. The six-time county champions last won the competition in 1985 but have always been a historic football club in Tipperary. It seems like time brought back glory to the legendary Sean Treacy Park.

The 16 clubs are split into four groups with the two best clubs in each qualifying for the knockout rounds.

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— Friends of Tipperary Football (@TippfootballGAA) September 7, 2020

Group 1: Cahir, Aherlow, Upperchurch-Drombane, Moyle Rovers

Group 2: Éire Óg Annacarty, Moyne-Templetouhy, Kilsheelan-Kilcash, Ballyporeen Clonmel Óg

Group 3: Ardfinnan, Clonmel Commercials, Arravale Rovers, Moycarkey-Borris

Group 4: Rockwell Rovers, JK Brackens, Loughmore-Castleiney, Cumann Cill Náile

Round 1 Fixtures

Saturday 3^rd September

Cahir v Aherlow – Beal Atha Poirin – 19:30

Éire Óg Annacarty v Moyne-Templetouhy – Boherlahan GAA – 18:45

Ardfinnan v Clonmel Commercials – Cahir GAA – 13:30

Rockwell Rovers v JK Brackens – Holycross – 18:00

Sunday 4^th September

Moyle Rovers v Upperchurch-Drombane – Leahy Park Cashel – 18:00

Kilsheelan Kilcash v Ballyporeen Clonmel Óg – Ardfinnan GAA – 18:00

Arravale Rovers v Moycarkey-Borris – Golden – 15:30

Loughmore-Castleiney v Cumann Cill Náile – Littleton – 18:00

Betting

Clonmel Commercials 4/6

Loughmore Castleiney 11/4

Moyle Rovers 11/2

Kilsheelan 14/1

Arravale Rovers 16/1

JK Brackens 16/1

Cahir 20/1

Ballyporeen 33/1

Ardfinnan 40/1

Killenaule 50/1

Éire Óg Annacarty 50/1

Rockwell Rovers 66/1

Aherlow 66/1

Upperchurch Drombane 66/1

Moycarkey 100/1

Moyne Templetouhy 100/1

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It was a whirlwind start to the game. Firstly, Sean Linnane opened the scoring for Turloughmore just 18 seconds in. Secondly, the game’s only goal came just a few seconds later. Conor Cooney collected a loose ball 20 metres out and found the net for the champions.

At the other end of the pitch, St. Thomas’ defence stood strong thanks to Fintan Burke’s continued control of the full-back position. This left Turloughmore shooting from distance. However, former Galway captain Fergal Moore showed this was no problem with his two early scores.

Both sides continued to be accurate. In fact, it was point for point for much of the first-half. But, Turloughmore were perhaps the more impressive as they played into a strong wind. With the scores tied 1-6 to 0-9 at the break, Turloughmore would have been very happy with that return.

But, the loss of captain Daithi Burke before the interval was a major blow to Turloughmore. On 39 minutes, St. Thomas’ took the front thanks to scores from Gary Burke and Oisin Flannery. Turloughmore weren’t going away though. Specifically, as the game entered the final 10 minutes, a disputed score by Sean Loftus drew the sides level at 1-11 to 0-14.

Then, Linnane hit his fourth point of the game to put Turloughmore in front. With 6 minutes left, St. Thomas’ remained composed. The return of Burke for Turloughmore couldn’t prevent the champions from scoring three in a row to retain the title.

As a result, it finished 1-14 to 0-15 as St. Thomas’ claimed their third Galway SHC in a row.

@StThomassHC Captain Conor Cooney accepts the Tom Callinan Memorial Cup from @Galway_GAA hurling committee Chairperson Paul Bellew and Mrs. Tess Callinan. County Champions #3inarow pic.twitter.com/0D5ZFaxNCG

— Galway GAA (@Galway_GAA) October 4, 2020

St Thomas’: Gerald Kelly; Cian Mahony, Fintan Burke (0-01, 0-01f), Sean Skehill; John Headd, Shane Cooney, David Sherry; David Burke, James Regan (0-01); Evan Duggan, Conor Cooney (1-06, 0-06f), Darragh Burke (0-01); Eanna Burke (0-01), Oisín Flannery (0-03), Bernard Burke.

Subs: Brendan Farrell (0-01) for Duggan (51 mins).

Turloughmore: Mark Fahy; Mikey Morris, Ronan Burke, Mark Murphy; Daniel Loftus, Jamie Holland, Kevin Hussey; Fergal Moore (0-02), Daithí Burke; Conor Walsh (0-04, 0-04f), Sean Loftus (0-01), Matthew Keating (0-02); Barry Callanan (0-01), Gary Burke (0-01), Sean Linnane (0-04).

Subs: Niall Connolly for D Burke (30 mins), Barry McDonagh for Keating (45), Daithí Burke for Callanan (58), Ronan Badger for G Burke (58).

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Moycullen had the advantage of the strong elements in the opening half. With this in mind, Mountbellew/Moylough had reason to be more content at half-time.

After just 30 seconds, Moycullen were off the mark thanks to Conneely. But Barry McHugh soon levelled it at the other end. The teams had contrasting approaches. Moycullen chose to attack with pace. In contrast, Mountbellew/Moylough had to be patient in their decision making which proved fruitful.

A brace of points from Conneely preceeded Mountbellew/Moylough hitting four-in-a-row to go 0-5 to 0-3 ahead. After trading points, Moycullen needed a couple of scores to restore parity. Firstly, Conneely kicked his sixth of the half. Secondy, Antrim native Owen Gallagher tied it up at 0-7 each at the half-way stage.

Following the restart, Mountbellew/Moylough immediately signalled their intention to play with more pace. McHugh fisted a point straight after the throw-in to restore their lead. However, Conneely had an answer for everything. In the 33rd minute, the young Moycullen captain’s shot bulged in the roof of the net.

He followed that up with another score to leave his side three in front. Yet, a brilliant break by Gary Sweeney done the other end resulted in a penalty for Mountbellew/Moylough. Eoin Finnerty duly converted to tie the game.

Following that, the sides swapped points again before Moycullen’s second major of the game. Conor Bohan found the net with the help of the post to leave his west Galway side three up again.

Mountbellew/Moylough brought the gap back to two. But Conneely cancelled those scores out with a couple of late frees.

Full Time: Moycullen 2-12 vs 1-11 Mountbellew/Moylough.

Moycullen: Seamus Friel; Sean Kelly, David Wynne, Neil Mulcahy; Gareth Bradshaw (0-01), Aidan Claffey, Greg Bohan; Thomas Clarke, Mark Lydon; Paul Kelly, Conor Bohan (1-00), James McLoughlin; Owen Gallagher (0-02), Neil Walsh, Dessie Conneely (c) (1-09, 0-05f, 0-01’45).

Subs: Eoghan Kelly for G Bohan (43 mins), Daniel Cox for Walsh (47 mins).

Mountbellew/Moylough: Damien Boyle; Gary Sweeney, James Foley, Mark Mannion; Shane Moran, Colin Murray, Colin Ryan (0-01); Michael Daly (0-01), Matthew Barrett; Paul Donnellan (0-01), Gerard Doneoghue, Leo Donnellan; Eoin Finnerty (jc) (1-02, 1-00pen, 0-01m), Patrick Kelly, Barry McHugh (0-06, 0-04f).

Subs: Seán Miland for L Donnellan (47 mins), Billy Mannion for Donoghue (60).

One of the best @Galway_GAA Senior Football Championship Finals in a while, worthy winners @maighcuilinn defeated a courageous @MountbellewMGAA, huge credit to Ref Austin O'Connell & his team for their impressive display @CoachingGalway @ConnachtGAA @TuamHerald @CTribune @gbayfm pic.twitter.com/lQ3fosI7A6

— Tribesmen GAA (@TribesmenGAA) October 4, 2020

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After needing two injury-time points to secure a replay last week, Crosserlough ensured there was no need for such heroics this time around. They came out of the blocks firing and established an early lead. In fact, they would hold this lead throughout despite a valiant effort from Kingscourt Stars.

There was less than twenty seconds on the clock when Crosserlough opened the scoring. James Smith fielded the throw-in and began a neat move that resulted in corner-back David Shalvey curling over the first point. Smith continued the game as he began. For example, he made a remarkable one-handed catch from a Brian Malocca kick-out before running deep into Kingscourt’s forty-five and putting it over the bar. Then, Stephen Smith added another for the ‘Lough who were 0-4 to 0-1 up after 11 minutes.

Kingscourt began to rally. Yet, the ‘Lough had an answer for everything. When man-of-the-match Smith scored again from midfield in the twenty-third minute, Crosserlough were 0-7 to 0-3 up. But, Kingscourt started to find gaps in their opponent’s defence as half-time drew closer. When John Oates scored for Kingscourt just before the interval, they had reeled in the deficit to two points. At the interval, it was 0-8 to 0-6 in Crosserlough’s favour.

A Cagey Affair

Last week’s drawn game was an end-to-end free-flowing festival of scores. In contrast, this was a more tense and nervous affair. After the restart, Crosserlough were the ones who again showed more decisiveness. The third quarter proved to be crucial. Consecutive points from Patrick Lynch, Shalvey, and Stephen Smith paved the way to the title. Kingscourt goalie James Farrelly denied Stephen Smith twice in the game but could do nothing about the missed chances at the other end of the pitch. By the time of the second water-break, it was 0-12 to 0-7.

A free from Barry Reilly with ten minutes remaining made it a four-point game. But, defence prevailed from then on. When Lynch scored again for the ‘Lough deep in injury time it was the icing on the cake.

The young Crosserlough side were deserving winners on the day. Furthermore, they proved the absence of county-star Dara McVeety didn’t hinder them. After 48 years of waiting, they finally conquered a Cavan Football Final again.

Final score: Crosserlough 0-13 vs Kingscourt Stars 0-8.

Highlights

Cavan SFC Final Replay @CCrosserlough clinch their first Cavan Senior Football Championship in 48 years #BBCGAA | #GAA | @CavanCoBoardGaa | @UlsterGAA | @officialgaa | pic.twitter.com/exiV8ir4yR

— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) October 3, 2020

Scorers for Crosserlough: Patrick Lynch 0-5 (2f, 1m, 45), James Smith 0-3, Stephen Smith 0-2, David Shalvey 0-2, Mark Stuart 0-1,

Scorers for Kingscourt: Padraig Faulkner 0-3, Barry Reilly 0-2 (2f), Cian Shekleton 0-2, Barry Tully 0-1

CROSSERLOUGH: Brian Malocca, John Cooke, Patrick O’Reilly, David Shalvey, Shane McVeety, Conor Rehill, Cian Boylan, Mark Stuart, James Smith, Shane McManus, Brandon Boylan, Darren Gaffney, Adrian Smith, Patrick Lynch, Stephen Smith. Subs: Pierce Smith for McManus (41), Ryan Galligan for Gaffney (50), Peter Smith for Rehill (55, temp.), Enda Gaffney for A Smith (56), Peter Smith for McVeety (60), Barry McKiernan for B Boylan (60)

KINGSCOURT: James Farrelly, Cathal McKeown, Alan Clarke, Killian Farrelly, Shane Duffy, Paddy Meade, John Oates, Shane Gray, Peter Corrigan, Barry Tully, Philip Tinnelly, Kevin Curtis, Cian Shekleton, Padraig Faulkner, Barry Reilly Subs: Darragh Gunne for Curtis (37 mins), Sean Burke for Shekleton (45), Oisin Cunningham for Oates (45)

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Tullamore had the added advantage of a strong wind in the opening half. To illustrate, Nigel Bracken and Aaron Leavy kicked early long-range scores to take the lead. Meanwhile, Rhode had to be patient and clinical. This is exactly what they did and soon after the water break Naill McNamee registered his first point to send Rhode 0-3 to 0-2 ahead.

Rhode’s defence was tigerish but in dreadful conditions chances were bound to occur. When they did, Tullamore took full advantage. For example, when Leavy and Ciaran Egan scored in first-half added time, they gave Tullamore a 0-5 to 0-3 lead.

But, with the wind on the side of Rhode after the break, McNamee came to life. Firstly, he and his cousin Ruairí kicked four unanswered points to swing the tide. In contrast, Tullamore’s supply line had dried up and the gap was soon extended after the water-break. Aaron Kellaghan put Rhode five points clear with a poacher’s goal.

Rhode controlled possession in the closing stages. It wasn’t until the 55th minute that Tullamore registered their first second-half score.

There was still time for a nervy finish after Aaron Leavy scored Tullamore’s goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Despite one more goal-line scare, Rhode held on and reclaimed the Offaly title after just a one-year absence. The victory over Tullamore showing why they remain the kingpins of Offaly football.

Man of the match award kindly sponsored by @Coltonmotors and presented by Kevin Meehan to Niall McNamee of @RhodeGAA
Not Niall's first time to receive this award! pic.twitter.com/0HbBI0HdAw

— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) October 4, 2020

Teams

Scorers for Rhode: Niall McNamee 0-5 (0-1m), Aaron Kellaghan 1-1, Anton Sullivan, Dylan Kavanagh & Ruairí McNamee 0-1 each.

Scorers for Tullamore: Aaron Leavy 1-2, John Moloney 0-2f, Nigel Bracken, Ciarán Egan & Peter Fox 0-1 each.

RHODE: Ken Garry; Brian Darby, Jake Kavanagh, James McPadden; Gareth McNamee, Eoin Rigney, Niall Darby; Dylan Kavanagh, Alan McNamee; Ciarán Heavey, Rúairí McNamee, Conor McNamee; Aaron Kellaghan, Niall McNamee, Anton Sullivan. Subs: Paul McPadden for Heavey (37), Stephen Hannon for Sullivan (53), Keith Murphy for G McNamee (59), Pauric Sullivan for R McNamee (59), Darren Garry for A McNamee (60).

TULLAMORE: Shaun Martin; Ciarán Burns, Paul McConway, Patrick Robilliard; Kevin O’Brien, Declan Hogan, Oisín Keenan Martin; Ciarán Egan, Aaron Leavy; Nigel Bracken, Michael Brazil, Luke Plunkett; Peter Fox, John Moloney, Luke Egan. Subs: Shane Dooley for L Egan (half-time), Corey White for S Martin (47), Ger Ward for Plunkett (60).

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