Underdogs Ballinhassig overcame the loss of four regulars and some wayward first-half shooting to book their place in the last four.
The Blues and Courceys were level seven times, and the winners had to make a last stand in the closing 10 minutes to win. Ballinhassig can thank the Dineens, Stephen and Darren, who scored 0-13 for their side.
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