There was Connacht club championship disappointment again for Sligo champions Tourlestrane on Sunday when they beaten by Knockmore of Mayo in their provincial semi-final in Ballina, on a final scoreline of 0-10 to 0-8.
Tourlestrane led the contest for much of the hour but an improved showing from the Mayo champions in the second 30 minutes proved telling as they ground out a two-point victory.
Kevin Johnston’s side will also rue the number of first-half scoring opportunites which weren’t taken.
During that opening half, Tourlestrane kicked five first-half wides and also dropped two scoreable chances short.
In the end, Knockmore’s knowhow, with county star Kevin McLoughlin pulling the strings, saw them prevail and book a place in the Connacht club final in the New Year.
The second semi-final between Padraig Pearses (Roscommon) and Mountbellew/Moylough (Galway) takes place next weekend.
Sunday’s results
AIB Connacht senior club football semi-final
Knockmore (Mayo) 0-10 Tourlestrane (Sligo) 0-8
Connacht junior club football semi-final
Kilmeena (Mayo) 1-14 Anthenry (Galway) 0-7
(Kilmeena now play St Pat’s (Sligo) in Connacht junior final in the New Year)
Connacht LGFA senior club football final
Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Galway) 4-22 Glencar/Manorhamilton (Leitrim) 1-6
2021 TG4 Connacht LGFA Intermediate football semi-final
Roscommon 3-21 Sligo 0-3
Ulster men’s senior club football quarter-finals
Glen (Derry) 1-18 Scotstown (Mon) 0-12
Clann Eireann (Arm) 2-14 Creggan (Antrim) 0-17 AET.
