A goal and a point in the closing moments of the first half and four points without reply in the dying minutes of the contest left the Castlebar boys dancing in the rain at the final whistle.

Staunton collected seven points and lifted national silverware for the Mayo club as Cork opponents Mourneabbey lost a final for the third time in four seasons.

LIAM DELANEY kicked Crosshaven into an All-Ireland Junior Cup final with Monivea after this tense last four tie in Cork on Saturday.

Niall Maguire continues to dictate the pace on the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan Rally, the third round of the Dunlop National Rally Championship.