Leitrim GAA
Defending champions Mohill will take on Fenagh St Caillin's in this year's Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC Semi-Finals while League champions St Mary's Kiltoghert will take on Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins after the draw was made following the conclusion of Saturday's Quarter-Finals in Pairc Sheain Ui Eslin, Ballinamore.
Fenagh set up a derby clash with Mohill following their 0-9 to 0-8 victory over a dogged Aughawillan in the second of Saturday's semi-final, Oisin McLoughlin hitting the winner with just over two minutes to go after Fenagh came from two points down midway through the second half to take the verdict.
Three unanswered points from Morgan Quinn (free), Pearce Dolan and Ciaran Gilheany (free) edged Aughawillan two in front, the underdogs missing a great chance to stretch their lead to three and points from Ryan O'Rourke (free) and Daniel McLoughlin had them level.
Aughawillan edged back in front with another Morgan Quinn free but Fenagh's response saw them equalise thanks to a Ryan O'Rourke free before Oisin McLoughlin curled a great shot from the corner over the crossbar to seal a vital win for Fenagh.
Aughawillan had one late chance to force extra-time but Tom Plunkett's placed ball from about 60 yards deep into added time came to naught as referee Eamonn Dolan blew for a square ball infringement as the Willies fought desperately for the point that would have kept their championship alive.
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Fenagh's reward is a meeting with the defending champions Mohill in two weeks time, a repeat of last year's semi-final that went to extra time with Mohill hitting the net twice in extra time to take the verdict.
The other semi-final will be a repeat of this year's Masonite Division 1 Final after St Mary's Kiltoghert had five point to spare over Leitrim Gaels, 2-12 to 1-10. That also sets up a repeat of last year's semi-finals where the Carrick men prevailed 0-12 to 1-6 in terrible conditions and will give Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins a chance to avenge that loss and their league final defeat earlier this year where they went down to 0-10 to 0-3 defeat.
With the emphasis on both teams defending deep, the first semi-final took a while to get going but after a settling in period, St Mary's reeled off an unanswered 1-6 to take control of the contest, the gaol coming from Cian Singleton with a close range finish after good work from Brian Keaney.
St Mary's led 1-7 to 0-3 at the break with Leitrim Gaels closing the gap to four points early in the second half. A fisted Adam Reynolds goal on 12 minutes was answered from the very next kickout by a Leitrim Gaels goal, Conor Guckian releasing David Regan for a perfect response.
The Gaels almost got in for a second goal a minute later, Stephen Goldrick's shot saved by Killian Gaffey with Leitrim Gaels claiming a penalty when James McGrail gathered the ball. St Mary's kept the Gaels at arms' length after that but butchered two chances with the goal at their mercy that would have secured them a smoother passage to the semi-finals.
With the relegation semi-finals due to be played next week, Aughawillan and Leitrim Gaels are the first teams to see their championship come to an end for the year.
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