ACFL ROUND-UP: Killinkere promoted to Division 1

The stage is set for the semi-finals and promotion and relegation play-offs following the conclusion of today’s All-County Football League group stages.

Killinkere, last year’s beaten Junior Championship finalists, have secured their return to the top flight after a strong second-half showing saw them defeat Knockbride by five points.

The winners were a point up at half-time, having seen Knockbride manager Larry Reilly come on in goals and save Darren Smith’s penalty, but some excellent second-half points from the likes of Emmett Fitzsimons and Jason McMahon saw them over the line.

Meanwhile, Ballymachugh will return to Division 2 following their victory over Munterconnaught.

The Division 1 semi-finals next Wednesday see Ramor United take on Cavan Gaels and Gowna facing Castlerahan.

STATE OF PLAY

DIVISION 1

Semi Finals:
Ramor United vs Cavan Gaels
Gowna vs Castlerahan
Relegated: Mullahoran
Relegation Playoff: Lacken vs Laragh United

DIVISION 2

Promoted  & ACFL Final: Killinkere
Promotion Playoff / Semi Final: Ballyhaise vs Bailieborough (Winner to be promoted & ACFL Final)
Relegated: Swanlinbar
Relegation Playoff: Drumlane vs Arvagh

DIVISION 3

Promoted  & ACFL Final: Ballymachugh
Promotion Playoff / Semi Final: Killeshandra vs Drumgoon (Winner to be promoted & ACFL Final)