Conway Cup holders The Nire fought back from ten points down to defeat An Rinn 1-15 to 2-11 after extra time in another eventful senior football quarter final at Fraher Field last night.
First half goals by Lorcán Ó Corraoin and Fearghal Ó Cuirrín put the Gaeltacht men in the driving seat while Donie Breathnach shot five points (four from play).
A Craig Guiry goal on 41 minutes started the comeback for The Nire before Shane O'Meara forced extra time with a late free.
Points from Shane Ryan, Tom Barron and Ciaran Walsh in the additional twenty minutes got the Ballymacarbry men over the line.
The Nire will meet Ballinacourty in the last four while Stradbally will face Rathgormack. Those ties will take place on the weekend of October 6th.
JJ Kavanagh & Sons SFC
Semi Final Draw:
Stradbally v Rathgormack
The Nire v Ballinacourty— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) September 15, 2019
Kilmacthomas kept their senior status with a 1-13 to 1-9 win against Brickey Rangers. Midfielder Adam Walsh kicked five points while substitute Darragh Power struck a fine solo goal in the second half.
We secured our Senior status for 2020, after defeating Brickey Rangers 1-13 to 1-09 in the SFC Relegation Play Off tonight in Fraher Field.
Thanks to the players, management and backroom team for all the hardwork throughout the year.#KilmacAbù
🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼— Kilmacthomas GAA Club (@KilmacthomasGaa) September 15, 2019
Brickeys and Portlaw will contest the relegation showdown.
What a weekend for club football in the county 🏐 8 teams going at it hammer & tongs for the right to be in the semi finals. Well done to all involved #BigBall @WaterfordGAA @NireFourmile @rathgormackgaa @KilrossantyGAA @ckgaaclub @AbbeyCourtyGaa @StradballyGAAWD @CLGnaRinne https://t.co/WFBtdHPQE0
— Gaultier GAA (@GaultierGAAClub) September 15, 2019
We'll have further reflections on a dramatic weekend in the Co. Senior football Championship on this evening's "On The Ball" from ten past six here on WLR.
