HURLING
Ballyhale's pursuit of five Kilkenny titles in-a-row continues after a 1-24 to 1-20 semi-final win over Tullaroan at UPMC Nowlan Park.
The champions didn’t have it all their own way, and the sides were level at the break after Mossy Keoghan’s goal had given Tullaroan hope.
It was 1-10 to 0-13 at the turnaround but the Shamrocks made a blistering start to the second half, with Colin Fennelly’s goal helping them to a 1-17 to 1-12 lead.
Tullaroan twice managed to get the margin back to three points but Ballyhale always had enough to hold them off, with TJ Reid and Fennelly doing most of the damage on the scoreboard to set up a final date with James Stephens.
Clare SHC holders Ballyea are also back in the final after a 0-24 to 1-17 win over Cratloe.
They will face Éire Óg or Sixmilebridge, who meet on Sunday, in the 2022 final despite Tony Kelly missing an early penalty and Gearoid O'Connell picking up a red card midway through the first half.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Ballyea led 0-14 to 0-10 at the break and fought gamely in the second half, with former Clare football captain Gary Brennan coming on to make his first appearance in this season's championship.
Sean Gallagher did net to bring Cratloe back to within striking distance early in the second half, but the champions were always able to maintain a cushion to progress.
Kilmacud Crokes saw off Ballyboden 1-21 to 0-15 to reach the Dublin SHC final.
Ballyboden, with Paul Ryan prominent, started brightly, but Alex Considine's brilliant goal in the 14th minute got the champions going and they led 1-12 to 0-10 at half-time in what had been an excellent first half of hurling.
Alex Considine with a super goal for Kilmacud Crokes and that goal has given the champions a real lift.
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The pace dropped in the second half, and Crokes were comfortable winners in the end as they had nine points to spare.
FOOTBALL
Corofin are out of the Galway Championship after a one-point quarter-final loss to Mountbellew-Moylough.
In a repeat of last year's final, where Mountbellew-Moylough won their first title since 1986, the sides shared 14 first-half points before Martin Farragher's goal moved Corofin ahead midway through the second half.
The holders didn’t panic though and it was the brilliant Barry McHugh who landed a late free to give them a 0-15 to 1-11 victory.
John O’Mahony’s Salthill-Knocknacarra are also through to the last four, but only after receiving a scare from Tuam Stars in a 1-11 to 2-07 win.
Tuam got an early fillip when Noel Henry’s goal moved them 1-01 to 0-03 ahead after seven minutes, but Salthill-Knocknacarra struck with a goal of their own through Brian Conlon late in the first half to take a two-point lead into the changing rooms.
A Jamie Murphy penalty early in the second half moved Tuam ahead again, but they were eventually overhauled, with the Stars hampered by finishing with 13 players as they chased an equaliser.
In Fermanagh, Derrygonnelly will not be involved in county final day for the first time since 2014 after a dramatic 1-15 to 2-11 loss to Enniskillen Gaels.
Derrygonnelly, who have won six of the last seven finals, including against the Gaels last year, looked in good shape as goals from Shane McGullion and Eamon McHugh had them in front, but Josh Haran flicked home to draw the Gaels level. They then grabbed three of the final five points to book a final date at the expense of last season's Ulster finalists.
Malachy O'Rourke's Glen eventually showed their class against Newbridge as they qualified for the Derry final on a 2-12 to 0-04 scoreline.
The champions were just 0-05 to 0-03 ahead at the break, and the gap was just three points heading into the final quarter.
But the Watty Grahams took over from there with Danny Tallon and Alex Doherty grabbing late goals to secure a dominant winning margin.
In Kerry, some of Mark O'Connor's Geelong team-mates were present as he helped Dingle to a 1-18 to 0-11 quarter-final win over Dr Croke's.
Half Time here Kerry Gaa along with fans wish to Congratulate @DingleGAA Mark O Connor on his recent success down under , tonight some of Marks team mates from geelong are here to support him . Delighted to host them & a huge congrats & well done pic.twitter.com/uAz1Omf0hK
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) October 8, 2022
Fresh off their AFL Premiership success, many of the Cats were in Ireland and took in a fine Dingle performance with O'Connor to the fore.
The opening 25 minutes were tight but Dingle hit a few scores to lead 0-08 to 0-05 at the break, and Dylan Geaney goaled early in the second half to give them a real platform. From there, Dingle eased home with Paul Geaney a prominent scoring threat throughout.
Champions Austin Stacks are out though after an extra-time loss to Feale Rangers, 1-11 to 0-11.
Austin Stacks led 0-05 to 0-03 at the break with Shane O'Callaghan hitting a brace of points for the holders and Martin Stack doing likewise for their opponents.
The sides were level with five minutes to go with Armagh coach Kieran Donaghy then entering the fray for the Stacks, but it was nine points each at full-time.
Rory O'Mahony put the Rangers ahead and Darragh Lynch added a goal to give them real control of the contest.
Austin Stacks responded with the next two scores, but Martin Stack responded and Feale Rangers won by three points.
