Early goals pave way for Graiguecullen
Graiguecullen saw off the challenge of neighbours Killeshin. They got off to a great start with early goals from Mark Timmons and Mark Doogue, and led 2-7 to 0-5 at half-time. Killeshin came roaring back in the second half, and a goal in injury-time got them within two, but Graigue held on to win 2-13 to 2-11.
Portlaoise are also safely through after a tough encounter with O’Dempsey’s. They took control early on thanks to fortuitous goal, but Conor Meredith hit back for O’Dempsey’s and they only trailed by one at half time, 1-7 to 1-6.
