CROSSMOLINA 1-12 CARAGH 0-6

Mayo’s Crossmolina Deel Rovers earned a place in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park for the first time since 2003 with a decisive victory over opponents Caragh from Kildare.

The Mayo side, who reached two senior finals in the early 2000s, dominated throughout, with standout performances from Jordan Flynn and Conor Loftus.

The game went ahead at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park despite challenging conditions following a morning pitch inspection. Crossmolina adapted quickly, scoring early through James Maheady and Diarmuid Coggins. Caragh responded with points from Josh Gannon and Eoghan O’Haire, but the game’s turning point came in the 15th minute.

After a goalmouth scramble, Caragh’s Matthew McNally was penalized for a handball inside the square, leading to a penalty. Conor Loftus made no mistake, blasting the ball into the top corner. Loftus and Flynn followed with further points, pushing Crossmolina ahead 1-4 to 0-2.

Caragh fought back with two points before halftime but struggled after the restart. Crossmolina hit five unanswered points in the opening 10 minutes of the second half, with Flynn and Fionán Duffy leading the charge. Duffy’s three points during this spell highlighted his quality.

By the 50th minute, Crossmolina had sealed the result, with late points from Loftus and Mikie Loftus adding gloss to the victory. Caragh managed two consolation scores, but the Mayo side’s superior firepower was evident.

Crossmolina now turn their focus to Croke Park, where they’ll look to crown their impressive campaign with All-Ireland glory.

BALLINDERRY SHAMROCKS 0-11 AUSTIN STACKS 0-7

Ballinderry Shamrocks Stage Stunning Comeback to Secure All-Ireland Final Spot

Trailing 0-5 to 0-2 after 20 minutes, Ballinderry Shamrocks delivered an exceptional turnaround to defeat Austin Stacks in the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club semi-final at Parnell Park. The Derry and Ulster champions, All-Ireland senior winners 23 years ago, will now face Crossmolina Deel Rovers in next Sunday’s final at Croke Park.

Despite a promising start from the Kerry side, Ballinderry’s disciplined and methodical approach after the first quarter proved decisive. Austin Stacks initially capitalized on sharp restarts from goalkeeper Michael Tansey and contributions from defenders Dylan Casey and Joey Nagle, building a narrow lead. A black card for Stacks wing-forward Daniel Kirby disrupted their momentum, yet they maintained their advantage, going into halftime 0-5 to 0-2 ahead.

The second half saw a remarkable shift. Ballinderry dominated possession, patiently probing the Stacks defense and creating high-percentage scoring chances. Key players like Gareth McKinless and Darren Lawn controlled the pace, while goalkeeper Ben McKinless made significant contributions further upfield. The Derry side’s clinical finishing and composure under pressure gradually chipped away at the deficit.

Conor O’Neill and Lawn kicked crucial points, while Gareth McKinless added a classy finish to level the game. Ryan Bell’s accuracy, including a key score off a Stacks turnover, highlighted Ballinderry’s growing confidence. A late surge, with points from Daniel McKinless and Bell, sealed the victory, as Stacks struggled to respond to Ballinderry’s controlled and precise play.

The game ended 0-11 to 0-7 in favour of Ballinderry, who now head into the final with momentum and a chance to add another All-Ireland title to their storied history.