There are two exciting matches in store this weekend as the SENIOR SHIELD semi-finals take place. There is no doubting the committment shown by these 4 sides in this new competition and credit to all clubs for displaying great hunger and eagerness to win.

First up on Saturday sees the clash of Craughwell and Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry. This time last year Craughwell were preparing for a championship semi-final, but there is no doubting their committment to win this Shield, as their performance against Beagh in the quarter-final was more like the Craughwell we know, and not so much like the form shown disappointingly in the groups matches.
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry are another side keen to win out this competition. The club are training hard at present, and always give it all whenever a place in a final is at stake. 

The second semi-final takes place on Sunday when Sarsfields face Kinvara. The Sarsfields side started the year well with a great win over Portumna, but after failing to qualify from their tough championship group, they got back to winning ways in the quarter-final against Athenry.
Their opponents from Kinvara are another club with a final place in their targets. They easily disposed of a understrength Woodford side in their quarter-final replay and the unpredictable seasiders can never be taken for granted.   

Its been a long season for these clubs, but they would gladly accept a further two weeks extension and a place in a county final. Expect two lively and closely contested matches that are just too hard to call.


Senior Shield Semi-Finals
Craughwell v Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry, Sat 27th Oct in Loughrea at 12:00noon 
Kinvara v Sarsfields, Sun 28th October in Gort at 11:00am

Senior Shield Quarter-finals
Kinvara 1-17 (0-13) beat Tommie Larkins 1-6 (1-10), REPLAY 
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry 2-20 beat Moycullen 1-11
Craughwell 1-21 beat Beagh 2-11
Sarsfields 0-19 beat Athenry 0-15


To recap, here's how the SALTHILL HOTEL Senior Hurling Championship worked out so far...... 

GROUP A

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	Points For	Points Against	Points Diff	Points
Gort	3	3	0	0	82	32	50	6
Padraig Pearses	3	1	2	0	48	47	1	2
Tommy Larkins	3	1	2	0	56	62	-6	2
Moycullen	3	1	2	0	31	76	-45	2

RESULTS
Round 1:
Tommie Larkins 2-13, Moycullen 0-10
Gort 0-13, Padraig Pearses 1-5
Round 2:
Gort 9-15, Moycullen 0-5
Padraig Pearses 4-13 beat Tommie Larkins 2-11
Round 3
Gort 1-24 beat Tommie Larkins 2-13
Moycullen 1-13 beat Padraig Pearses 1-12

GROUP B

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	Points For	Points Against	Points Diff	Points
Portumna	3	3	0	0	86	37	49	6
Castlegar	3	2	1	0	56	56	0	4
Craughwell	3	1	2	0	44	72	-28	2
Kinvara	3	0	3	0	48	69	-21	0

RESULTS
Round 1:
Portumna 0-19 beat Castlegar 0-14
Craughwell 1-15 beat Kinvara 1-11
Round 2:
Castlegar 1-18 beat Kinvara 4-8
Portumna 5-22 beat Craughwell 0-9
Round 3:
Portumna 2-24 beat Kinvara 1-11
Castlegar 0-21 beat Craughwell 0-17




GROUP C

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	Points For	Points Against	Points Diff	Points
Turloughmore	3	2	0	1	60	49	11	5
Mullagh	3	1	1	1	61	56	5	3
Sarsfields	3	1	1	1	42	50	-8	3
Beagh	3	0	2	1	46	54	-8	1

RESULTS
Round 1:
Turloughmore 1-12 drew Sarsfields 1-12
Beagh 1-16 drew Mullagh 3-10
Round 2:
Turloughmore 3-14 beat Mullagh 0-18
Sarsfields 1-10 beat Beagh 1-8
Round 3:
Turloughmore 2-16 beat Beagh 2-10
Mullagh 1-21 beat Sarsfields 1-11




GROUP D

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	Points For	Points Against	Points Diff	Points
St Thomas	3	2	0	1	69	47	22	5
Loughrea	3	2	0	1	69	55	14	5
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry	3	1	2	0	56	66	-10	2
Athenry	3	0	3	0	44	70	-26	0

RESULTS
Round 1:
St. Thomas 2-14 beat Athenry 0-09
Loughrea 3-11 beat Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry 1-14
Round 2:
Loughrea 2-21 beat Athenry 2-10
St. Thomas 3-18 beat Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry 1-13
Round 3:
St. Thomas 3-13 drew Loughrea 2-16
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry 2-17 beat Athenry 1-16


ROUND 2
Portumna 3-12 beat Adrahan 0-6
Mullagh 1-14 beat Clarinbridge 1-9
Padraig Pearses 2-12 beat Carnmore 2-11
Athenry 0-15 beat Kiltormer 0-7
St. Thomas 1-19 beat Liam Mellows 1-13


ROUND 1
Gort 1-14 beat St. Thomas 0-15
Kinvara 0-16 beat Ardrahan 0-13
Loughrea 0-16 beat Athenry 1-11
Turloughmore 0-17 beat Liam Mellows 1-8
Craughwell 1-10 beat Mullagh 0-12
Tommie Larkins 1-14 beat Carnmore 0-9
Beagh 0-21 beat Clarinbridge 1-15
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry 0-16 beat Padraig Pearses 0-10
Castlegar 1-18 (0-14) beat Kiltormer 1-8 (1-11) replay
Sarsfields 1-14 beat Portumna 1-12
Moycullen bye to group stages as last years Intermediate winners