Holders Errigal Ciaran qualified for the semi final of the Connollys of Moy Senior championship, eventually seeing off the stubborn resistance of Moortown on Saturday afternoon.  Two second half goals proving decisive in a game that failed to ignite. The game was played in constant drizzle, with the slippery conditions not helping the players, however the Loughmacrory pitch held up particularly well.

A disappointing first half saw defences generally on top, as forwards found it difficult to break through masses of players.  We had to wait until the 11th minute for the opening score, Ruairi Canavan creating a bit of space to kick a nice point.  Brother Darragh doubled the advantage as the first quarter finished. Shea Lawn converted a free for Moortown as they continued to work tirelessly.  Tommy Canavan opened his account from a placed ball before Lawn kicked his second free.  Darragh Canavan completed the first half scoring when he pulled on a loose ball to fire over the bar soccer style.

Errigal started the second half with greater intent, Tony Quinn reacting smartly to deny Pauric Traynor with a good save.  Tommy Canavan converted a second free.  Go man of the match Peter Harte read the kick out before setting up Ruairi Canavan for the easiest of goals.  Peter Devlin and Tommy Canavan converted free kicks as the game entered it’s final fifteen.

Moortown refused to give up and when a brace of Lawn frees and another free from Devlin only a major separated the sides with 52 minutes on the clock.  Peter Harte used all his experience to get Errigal four clear and with a couple of minutes remaining, Bryan Horisk got on the end of an intelligent pass from Peter Og McCartan to smash home as it finished 2-8 to 0-6.