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Here's what happened in the county finals around the country this weekend...
Football
Cork SFC final
UCC 1-12 Castlehaven 0-10
There’s a few sick heads around Cork’s Western Rd this morning as the college added a senior county championship to the Sigerson Cup they won at the start of the year.
The sides were level coming into the home stretch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh when Paul Geaney was fouled and fellow Kerryman, Daithí Casey, converted the penalty.
After CIT were beaten by Carrigtwohill in the hurling decider, this – UCC’s 10th – victory will again spark debate.
Armagh SFC final
Crossmaglen 2-22 Ballymacnab 0-3
This is getting boring. Crossmaglen made it 15th county titles in 16 years with this facile drubbing of Ballymacnab.
Paul Comey, his son Caolan and Stephen Husband celebrate Summerhill’s win with the Keegan cup. INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Meath SFC final replay
Summerhill 0-14 Dunshaughlin 1-9
The 25-year wait for Summerhill ended after an extra-time win over Dunshauglin at Páirc Tailteann.
Michael Byrne sent the game into extra-time with a late point before Summerhill then pulled away in the end.
Clare SFC final
Kilmurry Ibrickane 0-17 Doora-Barefield 0-5
This one was won by the Kilmurry Ibrickane’s defence as last year’s All-Ireland finalists earned another title.
Man-of-the-match Ian McInerney finished with 0-8 for the champions.
Ballinderry and Kilrea players parade around the pitch before throw-in. INPHO/Presseye/Lorcan Doherty
Derry SFC final
Ballinderry 2-5 Kilrea 0-6
Raymond Wilkinson is the hero this morning thanks to his two goals – both in the first half – at Celtic Park yesterday.
Wicklow SFC final
Rathnew 1-8 St Patrick’s 2-5
Rathnew live to fight another day. The defending champions needed a dramatic, late point from Leighton Glynn to earn a replay with parish rivals St Patrick’s at Aughrim yesterday however.
Leighton Glynn heads to Australia to join the Irish squad for the International Rules series in less than a week.
Wexford SFC final
Horeswood 3-9 Castletown 0-11
Horeswood battled hard to dethrone the champions Castletown at Wexford Park.
Looking out of it, the challengers hit a crucial goal in the dying moments through David Shannon.
Louth SFC final
St Patrick’s 0-10 Newtown Blues 1-7
Another draw, Ger. Sharp-shooting man-of-the-match Paddy Keenan hit the late, late point which earned St Patrick’s a replay.
Laois SFC final
Portlaoise 1-12 Graiguecullen 1-6
Portlaoise cruised to fifth title on the trot yesterday.
After they led by a bare point at the break, Craig Rogers put the champions eight ahead in the second half with a goal and they saw it out from there despite Graiguecullen notching a goal of their own.
Limerick SFC final
Monaleen 1-12 Newcastle West 1-7
Newcastle West battled until the end but Monaleen held out to retain their county title at the Gaelic Grounds.
Down by four points, Monaleen scored a vital penalty and held on for the win.
Carlow SFC final
Old Leighlin 1-8 Tinryland 1-7
Old Leighlin held out despite a fightback by Tinryland at Dr Cullen Park.
Evan Doyle’s injury-time goal made it a nervous climax to the game but they couldn’t fine the equaliser.
London SFC final
Fulham Irish 1-8 Parnells 0-7
Just five years after their formation, Fulham Irish are top of the pile in London.
A Harry Murphy goal gave Fulham a two-point lead at the break and theysaw it home from there.
Hurling
Tipperary SHC final
Drom Inch 1-19 Clonoulty-Rossmore 2-14
History. Drom Inch won their first ever senior crown after a thriller at Semple Stadium yesterday.
After losing three finals since 2005, Drom Inch captain Seamus Callanan finally got his hands on the Dan Breen Cup.
A batman design on Ballygunner’s Naoise Waldron. INPHO/James Crombie
Waterford SHC final
Ballygunner 1-19 Tallow 0-6
This wasn’t much trouble to Ballygunner in truth. Pauric Mahony scored 0-11 on his own in a comprehensive victory.
Offaly SHC final
Coolderry 2-14 Birr 0-16
Coolderry retained their title at O’Conor Park, holding off an admirable Birr comeback.
After an exciting back-and-forward game, Coolderry clinched the win with a late Kevin Connolly goal.
Roscommon SHC final
Four Roads 1-14 Athleague 0-6
Four Roads landed a fourth consecutive county title with an 11-point defeat of Athleague.
Kerry SHC final
Ballyduff 2-11 Crotta O’Neills 0-15
Ballyduff’s late comeback sealed the win at Austin Stack Park as their late two goals broke Crotta O’Neills’ hearts.
They were beaten when Pádraig Boyle and Bobby O’Sullivan hit crucial points.
Westmeath SHC final
Clonkill 1-13 Castletown-Geoghegan 0-14
Alan Dowdall hit the goal as Clonkill regained the county title with a two-point win over Castletown-Geoghegan in Mullingar.
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