Nemo cruise through while Rathgormack end 27-year wait for Munster win

Conor Horgan of Nemo Rangers in action against Loughmore Castleiney ©INPHO/David Ribeiro

Nemo Rangers enjoyed a successful return to the Munster club senior football championship by seeing off Tipperary champions Loughmore-Castleiney on a 0-19 to 1-8 scoreline at Pairc Ui Rinn.

Mark Cronin was the chief contributor with 0-9, including a two-pointer, as the Cork champions recovered from John McGrath's first-half goal to go in level at the break.

Nemo took control after the restart, outscoring their opponents by 0-12 to 0-2 between the 34th and 57th minutes.

The victory sets up a semi-final clash with Limerick champions Fr Casey's in two weeks’ time.

The later game down south saw Rathgormack ending a 27-year wait for a Munster club SFC victory with an impressive 2-15 to 1-13 win over Clare champions Éire Óg Inis in Dungarvan.

Jason Curry starred with 0-10 over the hour as the Waterford champions recovered from an early deficit to lead 1-7 to 1-5 at half-time.

Stephen Curry's first-half goal put Rathgormack in front, while Reece O'Mahony struck a decisive second goal in the closing stages after Conor Murray's superb pass.

The four-in-a-row Waterford champions held on to become the first Deise side in eight years to record a Munster club senior football win as they now get set to host Kerry's Dr Crokes for a place in the provincial decider.