Ulster Club Championship: Blackhill finally rediscovered the form that saw them claim honours in Monaghan in the 2^nd half of this Quarter Final against Clonmore of Armagh. The first half saw Clonmore with plenty of the ball but resolute defending and opportunism point taking saw Blackhill lead by a point at the interval 8-7. In the 2^nd half, Blackhill were able to find another few gears and some scintillating attacking play saw them blow the opposition away with a final score of 19 points to 8 points. Team: M Shevlin, A Kenny, D Courtney (1), T Courtney, R Courtney, J Daly, A Courtney, C Courtney, D Daly (3), H Byrne (2), P Donnelly, D Woods (1), M Geehan (5), T Geehan (2), C Woods (3). Subs: J Finnegan, A Burns (2), Eamon Byrne, G McArdle, M Comiskey, P Murphy.

Semi-Final: Blackhill will face the Donegal champions Downings in the semi final. This tie will be played on Sunday 13^th November at 2:30pm. The venue is Owenbeg, Derry. So it’s time to get Google Maps out and keep the support going.

Congratulations: Well done to neighbours Toome on winning the Junior League Title.

Emerald’s Weekly Draw: 1^st Hugh Byrne, Cavanaguilla. 2^nd Dermot Daly, C/O Corrigans. 3^rd Thomas Courtney, Lackafin.