The draws for the quarter-finals of the McNulty Furniture IFC and the King and Moffatt JFC were made on Friday night, producing a number of intriguing ties.
In the IFC, favourites Éire Óg will face Shannon Gaels, while Kilmore take on St Michael’s in a North Roscommon derby. St Dominic’s will meet Fuerty in a mid-Roscommon clash, while Creggs have been drawn against fellow title contenders Tulsk.
The JFC quarter-final draw sees St Aidan’s face St Brigid’s, Kilbride take on Ballinameen, Clann na nGael meet Western Gaels and Kilglass Gaels come up against Boyle.
Meanwhile, Padraig Pearses edged Roscommon Gaels to claim the Division One Connacht Gold MFC title in Ballyforan on Friday night.
Pearses eventually prevailed by 2-16 to 2-12 after extra time in a thrilling final.
Roscommon Gaels led by six points at one stage in the second half, but Pearses fought back, inspired by an outstanding performance from John Price, who finished with 2-9.
The sides were level at 2-10 apiece at the end of normal time before Pearses proved the stronger side in extra time to secure the title.
