Dreadnots took advantage of the Geraldines defeat to move clear at the top of Division 1 with a 0-11 apiece draw at home to Cooley Kickhams.
James Califf was in fine form for the Clogherhead men as he kicked four points to help his side go in level at the break at five points apiece. Conor Rafferty kicked two points to keep his team very much in the game.
The second half proved to be equally tight as the teams traded points throughout the half hour. It looked as if the Dreadnots had done enough to hold out for victory when a late David O'Brien score put them two points ahead.
However, Cooley finished strongly and two points from Ciaran Sheelan in the dying moments ensured his side earned a share of the spoils.
Geraldines missed the chance to move ahead of the Dreadnots when they lost out to Sean O'Mahonys 2-12 to 2-9, a result that keeps the Dundalk men third in the table and almost certain to finish in the top four.
The game got off to a blistering start when David Dowling hit the net in the third minute but the Gers hit back within six minutes when Dara Hamill struck for a goal.
A great save by Darren Kearney prevented a second goal for the O'Mahonys before Conall Hoey pointed to send the teams in level at 1-5 apiece at half time.
The teams traded points at the start of the second half before the O'Mahonys moved four points clear with a second goal from Dowling at the end of the third quarter. The Dundalk men stretched the lead to six points and held out for a vital win despite Hamill scoring a late goal for the Gers.
Kilkerley Emmets remain on course to finish in the top four after a late James Fegan goal gave his side a 3-10 to 2-12 victory over an O'Connells side who staybottom of the table.
The Emmets were in fine form in the first half and goals from Sean Hand and a penalty from Shane Lennon to help their side lead by 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. It could have been even better for the Emmets but Lennon had an early penalty well saved by Sean Connolly.
The O'Connells got right back in the game straight from the restart when Cian Doyle found the net and 43 minutes he levelled the game with a second goal.
The O'Connells looked to have claimed victory when Niall Conlon pointed to put his side two points clear only for Fegan's goal to win it at the death for Kilkerley.
Mattock Rangers all but secured their Division 1 status for another season after recording a 2-11 to 1-11 win over St Fechins in Collon on Saturday evening.
Robbie Brennan was the goal hero for the winners as he found the net either side of the break to give his side the edge at the final whistle.
Brennan's first goal was vital in keeping Mattock in touch at the break as the Fechins went in leading by 0-8 to 1-4. The Collon men raised their game in the second half and secured the win with Brennan's second goal, while Christy Grimes and David Reid once again were in fine scoring form.
Paul Matthews hit the net for the Fechins while Joe Corrigan claimed four points but the result leaves their side second from bottom on score difference.
St Marys also picked up an important win to move clear of relegation trouble with their 2-20 to 3-11 win over Nh Mairtin leaving the Monasterboice men very much in trouble near the foot of the table.
An Alan Kirk point in the opening seconds set the tone for this game and with Paudy Clarke among those finding their range, the Marys went on to lead by 0-11 to 0-4 at half time.
The start of the second half did not go so smoothly for the Mary's with the Martin's bursting out of the blocks scoring 2-3 compared to a 0-1 for the Mary's in the opening ten minutes. Finally the Mary's kicked back into action scoring 0-4 with no reply from the boots of Mark Fay, Ronan Carroll, Paudy and Kirk as they regained control before Fergal Diamond's late goal sealed the win.
A late equaliser from Ray Finnegan secured what could be a vital point for St Patricks in their battle to avoid relegation as the drew with Newtown Blues on a scoreline of 0-12 apiece. The point is also important to the Drogheda side to move them two clear of the bottom sides.
In a game where both sides enjoyed period of dominance it was St Patricks who started best and had built up a 0-7 to 0-1 lead with the help of scores from Karl White and Conor Grogan. The Blues responded before the break to cut the gap to 0-8 to 0-5.
Two points from Conor Brannigan reduced the deficit to just one but the Pats then went 0-11 to 0-8 in front. The Blues came back to lead by a point thanks to a Ross Nally score entering the closing stages before Finnegan landed the equaliser.
James Califf was in fine form for the Clogherhead men as he kicked four points to help his side go in level at the break at five points apiece. Conor Rafferty kicked two points to keep his team very much in the game.
The second half proved to be equally tight as the teams traded points throughout the half hour. It looked as if the Dreadnots had done enough to hold out for victory when a late David O'Brien score put them two points ahead.
However, Cooley finished strongly and two points from Ciaran Sheelan in the dying moments ensured his side earned a share of the spoils.
Geraldines missed the chance to move ahead of the Dreadnots when they lost out to Sean O'Mahonys 2-12 to 2-9, a result that keeps the Dundalk men third in the table and almost certain to finish in the top four.
The game got off to a blistering start when David Dowling hit the net in the third minute but the Gers hit back within six minutes when Dara Hamill struck for a goal.
A great save by Darren Kearney prevented a second goal for the O'Mahonys before Conall Hoey pointed to send the teams in level at 1-5 apiece at half time.
The teams traded points at the start of the second half before the O'Mahonys moved four points clear with a second goal from Dowling at the end of the third quarter. The Dundalk men stretched the lead to six points and held out for a vital win despite Hamill scoring a late goal for the Gers.
Kilkerley Emmets remain on course to finish in the top four after a late James Fegan goal gave his side a 3-10 to 2-12 victory over an O'Connells side who staybottom of the table.
The Emmets were in fine form in the first half and goals from Sean Hand and a penalty from Shane Lennon to help their side lead by 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. It could have been even better for the Emmets but Lennon had an early penalty well saved by Sean Connolly.
The O'Connells got right back in the game straight from the restart when Cian Doyle found the net and 43 minutes he levelled the game with a second goal.
The O'Connells looked to have claimed victory when Niall Conlon pointed to put his side two points clear only for Fegan's goal to win it at the death for Kilkerley.
Mattock Rangers all but secured their Division 1 status for another season after recording a 2-11 to 1-11 win over St Fechins in Collon on Saturday evening.
Robbie Brennan was the goal hero for the winners as he found the net either side of the break to give his side the edge at the final whistle.
Brennan's first goal was vital in keeping Mattock in touch at the break as the Fechins went in leading by 0-8 to 1-4. The Collon men raised their game in the second half and secured the win with Brennan's second goal, while Christy Grimes and David Reid once again were in fine scoring form.
Paul Matthews hit the net for the Fechins while Joe Corrigan claimed four points but the result leaves their side second from bottom on score difference.
St Marys also picked up an important win to move clear of relegation trouble with their 2-20 to 3-11 win over Nh Mairtin leaving the Monasterboice men very much in trouble near the foot of the table.
An Alan Kirk point in the opening seconds set the tone for this game and with Paudy Clarke among those finding their range, the Marys went on to lead by 0-11 to 0-4 at half time.
The start of the second half did not go so smoothly for the Mary's with the Martin's bursting out of the blocks scoring 2-3 compared to a 0-1 for the Mary's in the opening ten minutes. Finally the Mary's kicked back into action scoring 0-4 with no reply from the boots of Mark Fay, Ronan Carroll, Paudy and Kirk as they regained control before Fergal Diamond's late goal sealed the win.
A late equaliser from Ray Finnegan secured what could be a vital point for St Patricks in their battle to avoid relegation as the drew with Newtown Blues on a scoreline of 0-12 apiece. The point is also important to the Drogheda side to move them two clear of the bottom sides.
In a game where both sides enjoyed period of dominance it was St Patricks who started best and had built up a 0-7 to 0-1 lead with the help of scores from Karl White and Conor Grogan. The Blues responded before the break to cut the gap to 0-8 to 0-5.
Two points from Conor Brannigan reduced the deficit to just one but the Pats then went 0-11 to 0-8 in front. The Blues came back to lead by a point thanks to a Ross Nally score entering the closing stages before Finnegan landed the equaliser.
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