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Defending champions advance in County Senior football Championship

Defending champions advance in County Senior football Championship
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The Nire moved a step closer to retaining their senior football title with a 2-6 to 0-8 win against Ballinacourty at Fraher Field last night.

In freezing conditions, goals either side of half time from Conor Gleeson and Dermot Ryan proved the difference between the teams.

The Nire will face Clashmore in a semi final play-off match next Tuesday night.

Manager Benji Whelan said that it was a hard earned victory, claiming the goal before half-time proved to be crucial

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He confirmed that Jamie Barron won’t feature for the remainder of the championship

Waterford SFC Semi Final Draw

Kilrossanty v Stradbally

An Rinn v The Nire/Clashmore

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Ties will be held on the weekend of November 26th, with the Co. Final pencilled in for December 3rd.

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