Slaughtneil finally have measure of Cushendall after extra-time Ulster epic

The Derry champs thought they had won it in normal time before another late Neil McManus rescue act

Eamon Cassidy of Slaughtneill celebrates scoring a goal. Pic: ©INPHO/Andrew Paton

AIB Ulster Club SHC semi-final (AET) Slaughtneil 1-36 Cushendall 3-26 

IT took every ounce of energy, resilience, skill and desire, but Slauhgtneil came through in a game for the ages after extra-time in Armagh on Saturday to finally get over the line against Cushendall on the provincil stage.