Pearses to face champions

Padraig Pearses will take on defending champions St Brigid’s in the Roscommon SFC final on October 14 after both sides came through their semi-final clashes at the weekend.

Pearses edged out Roscommon Gaels by 1-8 to 0-9 in a dour struggle at Dr Hyde Park.

The key moment came in the 36th minute when John Whyte found the net to send Pearses into a commanding 1-7 to 0-3 lead. However, the home side dragged themselves back into contention during the final quarter to set up a nerve-jangling finish.