Kilcoo dominates Loughinisland; Antrim final marred by brawls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:36 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Kilcoo advanced to the Down Senior Football Championship semi-finals with a decisive 22-point victory over Loughinisland. Meanwhile, the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship final between St John's and Loughgiel Shamrocks ended with a contentious 0-30 to 3-14 scoreline, overshadowed by post-match brawls among players and supporters. Antrim GAA is yet to comment on the violent aftereffects, which may lead to sanctions for both teams. In Killarney, David Clifford starred for Fossa, guiding them to their first Kerry Intermediate Football Championship title, scoring 0-15 in a 26-point performance against Kilcummin.
- •Kilcoo wins 22-0 against Loughinisland in Down Championship quarter-finals.
- •Loughgiel Shamrocks defeats St John's 0-30 to 3-14 amid post-match violence.
- •David Clifford scores 0-15 to lead Fossa to Kerry Intermediate title.
- •Sanctions could follow for teams involved in Antrim Championship brawl.
- •Kilcoo seeks eighth consecutive Down SFC title.
- 8:36 AMYahoo Sports — Brawls in Antrim, Kilcoo hit six & Clifford seals title
"From ugly scenes in the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship to another straightforward win for Kilcoo and some more David Clifford magic, BBC Sport NI recaps another eventful weekend of club Championship action across the island of Ireland.
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