Club Gaelic football round-up: Big guns go down in Connacht
Monday 15 October 2018 12:28, UK
With a host of Gaelic football county finals down for decision this past weekend, we bring you up to speed with all the big results.
Mayo SFC
Ballintubber sent shockwaves not only across Mayo, but right across Connacht as they beat Castlebar after extra-time 0-16 to 0-15 in the Mayo semi-final replay. They now face Breaffy in the decider.
Roscommon SFC
There was another high profile casualty in Connacht as St Brigid's lost to Clann na nGael in the Connacht final. The 2013 All-Ireland champions were downed by a thunderous display from Clann na nGael who won their 21st title on a scoreline of 4-15 to 1-12.
Leitrim SFC
Aughawillan denied defending champions Mohill in the Leitrim SFC final after a strong second-half showing to win 0-14 to 1-09.
Sligo SFC
Tourlestrane won their third consecutive county title after beating Tubbercurry by five points in Enniscrone, on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-08.
Down SFC
Kilcoo came to Páirc Esler on Sunday looking for a seventh consecutive Down title, but were upset by Burren who won out 2-12 to 2-09 in what is their first championship triumph since 2011.
Dublin SFC
St Jude's continued their giant-killing run through Dublin, backing up their shock win over Ballymun with a comprehensive victory over reigning champions St Vincent's, 2-11 to 0-08. They will meet Kilmacud Crokes in the decider who saw off Ballyboden St Enda's on Saturday.
Laois SFC
Portlaoise continued their dominance in the O'Moore County, beating O'Dempsey's 2-16 to 1-13 to win their 34th title and their 14th in 20 years.
Longford SFC
Abbeylara's final woes continued as they lost their fourth consecutive Longford decider. Mullinalaghta ran riot at Pearse Park, winning 2-14 to 1-02.
Meath SFC final
Dunboyne edged Summerhill to claim their first Meath title since 2005, with a late goal from Stuart Lowndes securing a 1-11 to 0-09 win.
Offaly SFC final
Rhode stormed to another Offaly title with a facile win over Ferbane. The 29-time winners were too strong at Tullamore, winning 1-18 to 0-10.
Wexford SFC final
Kilanerin were denied late on in the county final by Shelmaliers at Wexford Park, as a late point from Simon Donohoe saved Shelmaliers who were appearing in their first ever final.
Wicklow SFC final
St Patrick's struck late to rescue a draw with Rathnew in the Wicklow final in Aughrim, as it finished 1-10 to 0-13.
Cork SFC
St Finbarr's must continue the wait to learn the identity of their final opponents, as Castlehaven and Duhallow played out a thrilling draw in their semi-final replay at Páirc Uí Rinn, with it finishing 1-18 to 2-15 after extra-time.
Kerry SFC
A strong second-half showing saw Dr Crokes past Kerins O'Rahillys, but the 2017 All-Ireland champions don't yet know who they will face in the final, as a late showing from Dingle saw them draw with a David Clifford-inspired East Kerry side.
Tipperary SFC
Moyle Rovers upset reigning champions Clonmel Commercials 2-07 to 0-11 in the semi-final, while Ardfinnan edged Loughmore-Castleiney 0-09 to 0-08 in a dour tie at Holycross.