Here's an overview of the day's club action:

Ulster club SFC preliminary round

Ballinderry progressed to an Ulster quarter-final against Scotstown after leading from starting to finish in a 0-14 to 0-10 victory over Clonoe at Celtic Park.

The Shamrocks never looked back after Aaron Devlin gave them a first-minute lead. Ryan Bell and Darren Lawn added points for the Derry champions before Dan McNulty eventually opened Clonoe's account. But Ballinderry still lead by 0-8 to 0-4 at the break.

Clonoe, who only claimed the Tyrone SFC title last weekend, narrowed the gap to two points on the restart thanks to scores from Peter Lavery and Conor McAliskey, but the winners refused to panic and pulled away again thanks to scores from Conleth Gilligan, Aaron Duke, Bell and Coilin Devlin.

The losers' cause wasn't helped by a shoulder injury to county star McAliskey.

Kerry SFC final

It was one-way traffic at Fitzgerald Stadium where Dr Crokes hammered Austin Stacks by 4-16 to 0-12 to complete a four in-a-row of Moynihan Cup successes.

Crokes defeated the Tralee men by 1-15 to 0-11 in the 2010 decider, and their margin of victory was even more decisive on this occasion as they dictated proceedings from start to finish. The champions had opened up a 0-10 to 0-3 lead before Colm Cooper raised their first green flag in the 26th minute.

The Killarney side led by 1-11 to 0-6 at the break, and when Chris Brady netted just after the restart, the game was over as a contest. Kieran O'Leary and Daithi Casey also struck goals in the 38th and 44th minutes to seal an emphatic victory for the Crokes.

Wexford SHC final

Oulart-The-Ballagh have been crowned Wexford hurling champions for the fifth year in-a-row after staging a late comeback to beat Ferns by 3-12 to 1-16 in a thrilling final at Wexford Park.

The champions got off to a dream start when goals from Rory Jacob and Nicky Kirwan propelled them into a 2-2 to 0-2 lead after just six minutes. But St. Aidan's rallied to lead by 0-12 to 2-4 at the interval.

Kirwan's second major edged Oulart back into a 3-6 to 0-13 lead 10 minutes into the second half, but it looked as if it was going to be the underdogs' day when Paul Morris' goal gave them a 3-7 to 1-15 lead. But in an absorbing finale, David Redmond hit two points and Rory Jacob also split the posts to secure the five-in-a-row for the men in red and black.

Down SFC final

Three injury-time points saw Kilcoo retain their Down SFC title at Burren's expense in Pairc Esler.

Darragh O'Hanlon brought them level from a 50-metre free before Paul Devlin added two further points to give the champions a dramatic win. Burren were left to rue the dismissal of their captain Dan McCartan on a second yellow card when the sides were level on 0-7 apiece.

In a poor quality game, Kilcoo led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the break, but failed to score for 16 minutes of the second period as Burren fought back to take the lead. But Kilcoo's strong finish gave them a 0-9 to 0-7 victory and saw them qualify for an Ulster club SFC quarter-final against the Armagh champions on November 3.

Donegal SFC final

Michael Murphy showed no signs of fatigue as he helped Glenswilly to their second Dr Maguire Cup in three years with an emphatic 3-19 to 2-9 win over Killybegs in Ballybofey.

Less than 24 hours after captaining Ireland to victory over Australia in the International Rules series, Murphy scored a first half penalty to set the favourites up for what was ultimately an easy win. Christopher Murrin and Hugh McFadden also found the net for Killybegs in the first period, but the Fishermen still trailed by 1-7 to 2-3 at the break.

The second half turned out to be a one-sided affair as Neil Gallagher and Ciaran Bonner added further goals for the winners, either side of Killybegs' Jason Noctor receiving his marching orders.

Glenswilly can now look forward to an Ulster quarter-final clash against Antrim champions St Gall's.

Laois SFC final

Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy came off the bench as Portlaoise staged a second half comeback to beat Arles-Killeen by 2-8 to 1-8 at O'Moore Park, and complete a seven-in-a-row of Laois SFC successes in the process.

In an exciting game, Craig Rogers netted an early penalty for the winners, but the impressive Paul Kingston replied with a goal for the underdogs to help them to a 1-6 to 1-3 lead at the break.

When Brian 'Beano' McDonald extended Arles-Killeen's advantage to four points on the restart, a major upset looked to be on the cards, but they wouldn't score again until the final minute as the champions took control. Substitute Kevin Fitzpatrick's fisted goal edged them into a 2-5 to 1-7 before Tuohy - who was man of the match in last night's International Rules first Test - was unleashed with 10 minutes to go.

Brian 'Bruno' McCormack kicked two great points before Rogers added another to seal the seven-in-a-row for 'The Town'. For former county star Fitzpatrick, it was his 10th Laois SFC medal.

Westmeath SHC final

Aonghus Clarke's early goal set Castletown-Geoghegan up for a 1-12 to 0-11 victory over first-time finalists St. Oliver Plunkett's at Cusack Park.

Plunkett's, who had shocked holders Clonkill in the semi-final, lacked the scoring power to upset the favourites who claimed their first Examiner Cup since 2004 and 12th in all. For many of the Castletown players, it was their second title in a week following St. Malachy's victory in the intermediate football championship last weekend.

Pat O'Brien's charges led by 1-6 to 0-3 at the break, and Plunkett's hopes of getting back into the game were effectively ended when goalkeeper Peter Collins had a penalty saved early in the second half. The Mullingar side did close the gap to four points, but Castletown's victory was never in doubt.

Armagh SFC final

It was a familiar story at the Athletic Grounds where Crossmaglen defeated first-time finalists Cullyhanna by 0-17 to 0-8 to win their fourth Armagh SFC title on the trot and their 17th in 18 years.

Joe Kernan's charges were never headed in a game that had a predictable feel to it from a long way out. After Callum Comiskey and Tony Donnelly had traded early points, Cross' took control and opened up a 0-7 to 0-1 lead after 20 minutes thanks to unanswered scores from Kyle Carragher, Kyle Brennan and Comiskey.

Robbie Tasker pulled back a couple of points to leave St. Patrick's trailing by 0-3 to 0-8 at the break, and further scores from Tasker and Ciaran McKeever on the resumption left just three in it. But that was as close as Jody Gormley's underdogs came as the Rangers streaked clear again with a flurry of points from Tony Kernan, Aaron Cunningham, Paul Og Grant and Carragher.

Football results

Armagh SFC final: Crossmaglen 0-17 St Patrick's, Cullyhanna 0-8
Clare SFC second round: Cratloe 4-11 Cooraclare 0-12
Donegal SFC final: Glenswilly 3-19 Killybegs 2-6
Kerry SFC final: Dr Crokes 4-16 Austin Stacks 0-12
Laois SFC final: Portlaoise 2-8 Arles Killeen 1-8
Limerick SFC final: Dromcollogher-Broadford 2-9 Monaleen 2-7
Meath SFC final: Summerhill 1-13 Na Fianna 1-10
Tipperary SFC semi-finals: Aherlow Gaels 0-12 JK Brackens 1-8; Loughmore-Castleiney 0-8 Clonmel Commercials 0-7
Waterford SFC final: Ballinacourty 0-12 Stradbally 0-5
Ulster club SFC preliminary round: Ballinderry (Derry) 0-14 Clonoe (Tyrone) 0-10

Hurling results

Carlow SHC final: Mount Leinster Rangers 1-20 St Mullins 0-11
Clare SHC quarter-finals: Sixmilebridge 4-9 Tubber 0-12; Clonlara 0-26 O'Callaghan Mills 3-16
Cork SHC semi-finals: Sarsfields 0-24 Ballymartle 1-12; Midleton 2-21 Na Piarsaigh 1-6
Westmeath SHC final: Castletown-Geoghegan 1-12 St Oliver Plunkett's 0-11
Wexford SHC final: Oulart-the-Ballagh 3-12 Ferns 1-16
Wicklow SHC final: Glenealy 0-17 Bray Emmetts 0-14 Tweet

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