Crossmaglen into last four

Crossmaglen Rangers flashed out the message that a 17th title in 18 years is in their sights by beating Pearse Óg by 2-11 to 0-7 in the quarter-finals.

And with David McKenna back in harness, manager Joe Kernan now has a further interesting option at midfield as he prepares for a semi-final with Maghery.

Kernan still expects to be without Ronan Finnegan, James Morgan, Paul Kernan and Jamie Clarke but he would appear to have adequate resources to keep his team’s title bid on track.

Goals from Martin Ahern and Tony Kernan cemented Rangers’ victory.

Maghery, St Patrick’s and Ballymacnab still harbour ambitions that they can end Rangers’ dominance after overcoming Carrickcruppen, Sarsfields and Granemore, respectively.

Maghery defeated Carrickcruppen (1-11 to 0-5), with Conor Forker scoring the game’s only goal

And St Patrick’s, who will meet Ballymacnab in the last four, can take satisfaction from their hard-earned 2-12 to 1-11 win over a gallant Sarsfields outfit.

Ballymacnab proved superior to neighbours Granemore in a local derby, winning 1-8 to 0-7, with Rory Grugan grabbing 1-3.