Clann Eireann knock out holders Crossmaglen in Armagh SFC

Crossmaglen have failed to reach the Armagh SFC decider for the first time since 2017

An Adam Kelly goal early in the second half helped Clann Eireann overcome reigning champions Crossmaglen and book their place in the Armagh SFC final.

Tiernan Kelly and Conor McConville were superb in midfield, whilst Shea Heffron was able to keep Rian O’Neill under wraps as Cross fought back in the second half.

The Lurgan side led 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time, with Conor Turbitt and Jack Conlon both notching two points.

Adam Kelly’s goal – which came on the rebound after Cross goalkeeper Miceal Murray denied Turbitt – put Clann Eireann five points ahead, and they fought off Cross from there.

Aaron O’Neill – younger brother of Oisin and Rian – hit 0-3, whilst substitute Jamie Clarke found the target late on in what may be his final ever game for Crossmaglen.

However, Cross were left to rue their dangerman Cian McConville going off with an injury in the first half. When Cross needed a goal, Rian O’Neill was denied by an incredible block by Turbitt and Clann Eireann weren’t to be denied.

They’ll meet Clan na Gael in a first all-Lurgan Armagh SFC Final since 1968; for Crossmaglen it’s the first time they have failed to reach the decider since 2017.

Errigal Ciaran edge Killyclogher in Tyrone

A last-gasp point from Peter Harte saw Errigal Ciaran overcome Killyclogher in a dramatic Tyrone SFC Semi-final.

The same player hit the net in the first half, which helped Errigal Ciaran into a 1-6 to 0-4 lead at half-time.

Killyclogher – who trailed by six at the time – were awarded a penalty early in the second half, but Mark Bradley was denied by Darragh McAnenly from the spot.

With less than five minutes to go, Errigal Ciaran led by six and looked to be well on their way to victory.

However, they conceded another penalty and this time Bradley made no mistake in finding the net.

Ruairi Canavan and Bradley traded scores before Killyclogher remarkably levelled the game four minutes into injury time via an Oisin McCann goal.

But Errigal Ciaran weren’t to be denied, and Harte converted a point a minute later to seal their place alongside Trillick in the decider.

Slaughtneil and Magherafelt into Derry last four

Shane McGuigan, Jerome McGuigan and Brendan Rogers led the charge as Slaughtneil defeated Ballinascreen by four points to book a tantalising Derry SFC semi-final encounter with All-Ireland champions Glen.

Those three players scored the first three points of the game, and Slaughtneil held the lead from start to finish.

Benny Heron started quickly for Ballinascreen, but they relied on frees from Noel Rafferty to stay within touching distance.

Just one point separated the sides midway through the second half, but Slaughtneil showed their experience to kick five of the last seven scores and take home the win.

In Sunday's other quarter-final, a late Declan Martin goal put the icing on the cake as Magherafelt defeated Dungiven by five points.

Magherafelt flew out of the traps to start the game, with Shea McGuckin causing the Dungiven defence problems before Shane Heavron found the back of the net to put his side 1-5 to 0-2 in front.

To Dungiven’s credit, they kept battling and converted four straight points either side of half-time via Joe Dillon, Conor Murphy, Niall McGonigle and Bobby Butcher.

However, Magherafelt composed themselves with Heavron pointing. A Jack McGroarty point left two in it late on, but O’Donovan Rossas sealed the win when Martin found the net in the last minute of normal time.

Erne Gaels to meet Enniskillen Gaels in Fermanagh decider

Johnny Cassidy scored Enniskillen's first goal at Tempo

Erne Gaels will face Enniskillen Gaels in the Fermanagh Football final after coming through contrasting semi-finals on Sunday.

Enniskillen powered into the decider by overcoming Ederney 4-13 to 2-8 in Sunday's opening semi-final as Erne Gaels edged out a Derrygonnelly side that have won seven of the last nine Fermanagh titles.

Erne Gaels led 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time and Kinawley and while Derrygonnelly hit three unanswered scores after the break to led, two late Seamus Ryder scores helped the Belleek side edge a 0-10 to 0-9 victory.

Two goals in three minutes from Johnny Cassidy and Conor Love put Enniskillen 2-2 to 0-1 up after 18 minutes of the first semi-final at Tempo.

Calvan Brown netted for Ederney to cut Enniskillen's half-time advantage to 2-4 to 1-2 but while the margin was trimmed to only three early in the second half, goals from Conor Murphy and Richard O'Callaghan left the Gaels in control at 4-6 to 1-6 ahead.

Daire Gallagher fired a late major for Ederney but it was a mere consolation as the 2022 champions set up a decider against either Erne Gaels who edged holders Derrygonnelly by a point in Sunday's second semi-final at Kinawley.

In the Monaghan SFC quarter-final, Latton beat Ballybay 1-15 to 0-9 at Clones after extra time with Aaron Mulligan scoring Latton's goal.

In the Cavan Football Championship, Ramor United set up a final meeting with Crosserlough by defeating Gowna 2-10 to 1-11 at Breffni Park.

Ramor hit the opening four points but Gowna responded with four of their own to level and it remained tight as United led 0-8 to 0-7 at half-time.

After Gowna hit the first two scores after half-time to lead, a Gareth Mannion goal on 42 minutes put Ramor back in front at 1-8 to 0-9.

Jack Brady's 52nd-minute major extended Ramor's advantage to 2-9 to 0-10 and while Seanie Hartin quickly netted for Gowna to cut the margin back to the minimum, United held their nerve in a tense finish.

In the Antrim Hurling semi-final, Dunloy avenged their defeat at the same stage by neighbours Loughgiel by earning a 2-15 to 0-11 win at Cushendall.

Dunloy's win sets up a final meeting with holders Cushendall.

Portaferry remain on course for a third successive Down Hurling title after they defeated Ballycran 1-31 to 3-14 in Sunday's second semi-final.

In the opening semi-final, Ballygalget fought back from trailing 0-12 to 0-6 at half-time to beat Liatroim 2-15 to 0-16.

In the Tyrone Hurling Final at Healy Park, Carrickmore clinched a fifth successive title as they held off Dungannon 3-16 to 3-13 in an entertaining decider.

SUNDAY'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES/RESULTS

Fermanagh SFC semi-finals

Enniskillen Gaels 4-13 Ederney 2-8

Derrygonnelly Harps 0-9 Erne Gaels 0-10

Tyrone SFC semi-final

Killyclogher 2-8 Errigal Ciaran 1-12

Armagh SFC semi-final

Clann Eireann 1-11 Crossmaglen 0-10

Derry SFC quarter-finals

Slaughtneil 0-13 Ballinascreen 0-9

Magherafelt 2-6 Dungiven 0-7

Cavan SFC semi-final

Ramor Utd 2-10 Gowna 1-11

Monaghan SFC quarter-final

Ballybay 0-19 Latton 1-15

Antrim SHC semi-final

Loughgiel 0-11 Dunloy 2-15

Down SHC semi-finals

Ballygalget 2-15 Liatroim 0-16

Portaferry 1-31 Ballycran 3-14

Tyrone SHC final

Carrickmore 3-16 Dungannon 3-13