Shane Walsh of Kilmacud Crokes is tackled by Niall James of Cuala
Kilmacud Crokes survived a stern test from Cuala in Saturday’s Dublin SFC quarter-final. Shane Walsh kicked 0-5 for the Stillorgan side, who lost Paul Mannion to injury, as they overcame their southside rivals, 0-14 to 1-9.
In the other quarter-finals, Ballyboden St Enda’s defeated Ballinteer St John’s, 3-15 to 3-10, Thomas Davis saw off Castleknock, 1-12 to 0-5, while Na Fianna overcame Whitehall Colmcille 1-12 to 1-11.
In Donegal, Naomh Conaill progressed to the last four with a 2-10 to 0-10 victory over Glenswilly.
Gaoth Dobhair edged Aodh Ruadh, 0-7 to 0-6, Kilcar were too strong for Killybegs, while reigning champions St Eunan’s recorded a comprehensive 2-15 to 0-5 win over St Michael’s.
In Cork, St Finbarr’s and Castlehaven will face off in the last four for the third year in succession.
Castlehaven saw off Mallow, 2-14 to 0-13 in Saturday’s quarter-final. Nemo Rangers and Ballincollig will contest the other semi-final, after wins over Carbery Rangers and Carbery respectively.
Two goals from county star Darragh Kirwan steered reigning champions Naas into another Kildare SFC final. as they finished strongly to trump Celbridge, 2-11 to 0-14. The 2021 Leinster finalists will meet the winner of Athy vs Clane in the decider.
Kirwan scored two late goals for the holders
In the Meath SFC quarter-finals, Na Fianna defeated Trim, Summerhill were too strong for Skryne, Wilfe Rones saw off Gaeil Colmcille, while Ratoath beat Moynalvey.
There were two draws in the Cavan SFC quarter-finals. Killgarry await the winners of Mullahoran vs Ramor United, after the teams could not be separated, 0-10 apiece.
Meanwhile, the winner of the Cavan Gaels-Gowna replay will face Crosserlough in the last four.
Baltinglass and St Patrick’s will contest the Wicklow SFC final, after wins over An Tóchar and Arklow respectively.
Elsewhere, the second round of group games in the Kerry County Championship saw some notable results.
Substitute David Clifford steered East Kerry past Spa, 0-14 to 0-9, in an impressive second-half cameo which saw the All-Ireland winner kick three points.
Reigning champs Austin Stacks defeated West Kerry, 2-13 to 1-8. But there was no such joy for the other Tralee clubs, as Na Gaeil and Kerins O’Rahillys fell to Mid Kerry and Dingle respectively.
Templenoe edge Ardfert, 3-7 to 1-12, Dr Crokes defeated Shannon Rangers, 2-19 to 1-12, while there were also wins for Kenmare Shamrocks and Feale Rangers.
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Clough-Ballacolla and Camross will contest the Laois SHC final, after wins over Castletown and Rathdowney Errill respectively in the semi-finals.
In Kilkenny, last year’s intermediate champions Glenmore were no match for All-Ireland finalists Ballyhale Shamrocks in the first round. TJ Reid and Co ran out 3-26 to 0-20 winners.
Colin Fennelly of Shamrocks Ballyhale in action against Seán Duggan of Glenmore
There were also wins for James Stephens and Erins Own, while last year’s finalists O’Loughlin Gaels were eliminated, after a 3-9 to 1-14 defeat to Mullinavat.
Kilkenny SHC quarter-final draw
| Dicksboro vs Mullinavat |
| Bennettsbridge vs James Stephens |
| Clara vs Ballyhale Shamrocks |
| Tullaroan vs Erins Own |
In Antrim, Loughgiel Shamrocks will face Cushendall in the last four, after a 3-27 to 0-20 win over O’Donovan Rossa.
Naomh Eoin edged Mac Uílín CLG 1-18 to 1-17, setting up a semi-final against Dunloy.
Kilcormac-Killoughy and Shinrone reached the Offaly SHC final, after narrow wins over Birr and Belmont respectively.
Na Piarsaigh and Kilmallock have earned byes to the Limerick SHC semi-finals, after sealing the top two spots in Group 1.
Doon, Patrickswell, Kildimo-Pallaskenry and South Liberties are in the quarter-finals, with a draw to determine match-ups.
Meanwhile, the group stages continued in Galway. Turloughmore overcame reigning champions St Thomas’, 2-23 to 0-14, Clarinbridge drew with Castlegar, while Loughrea defeated Cappataggle.
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