Venues confirmed for Galway Club Hurling Championship finals

Loughrea hit nine of the final ten points to defeat Craughwell 0-20 to 0-15 and book their place in a third consecutive county final. Substitute Jack Shaughnessy made a major impact for the Town, firing over four points after his introduction.

Tommy Larkins ended their 55-year wait for a place in the Galway SHC final with a thrilling 2-26 to 1-27 extra-time victory over Clarinbridge in the other semi-final. Ronan Murphy’s goal in the first half of extra time proved decisive as the men in red and black held on for a narrow two-point victory.The finalists have already met in this year’s championship, with Tommy Larkins getting the better of Loughrea in the opening round.

The Premier Junior Hurling Championship final between Sylane and Abbeyknockmoy will form part of a double-header with the senior decider at 1pm in Pearse Stadium. Sean Newell landed 0-9 as Sylane overcame Ballinasloe 1-23 to 1-15 in their semi-final, while Michael Molloy finished with a personal tally of 1-16 as Abbeyknockmoy recorded a comprehensive 1-23 to 0-11 victory over Kilbeacanty.

Mullagh and Kilconieron will contest the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship final on Saturday, October 31 at 3:30pm in Kenny Park. Gerry Spellman’s side produced an impressive display to defeat Skehana Mountbellew Moylough 2-26 to 1-14, with Liam Curley, Davy Glennon and Conor Dolphin all in impressive scoring form.

Kilconieron needed extra time to overcome Meelick Eyrecourt 3-18 to 1-19, with Ian McGlynn, Keith Burke and Shane Caufield playing key roles for Ollie Bergin’s side. Kilconieron will now look to make an immediate return to the senior ranks after suffering relegation last season.

Loughrea and Kiltormer will meet in the Junior D Hurling Championship final on the same day at 1:30pm in Kenny Park.