Saturday, August 2nd 2025 - Men's Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final - Cork Boston vs Wolfetones Boston

Cork Boston vs Wolfetones Boston

Saturday, August 2nd 4:30pm

Cork Boston 1-16 | Wolfetones 0-9

Cork Boston advanced to the Intermediate Football Final with a win over Wolfetones in the Semi-Final.

Cork got off to a flying start as Seán Dore claimed the throw-in and drove forward. The play ended with Fearghal Rooney fisting the ball over the bar. Kevin O’Reilly added a free soon after to make it 0-2 to 0-0.

Wolfetones got off the mark through Cillian Reidy following a pass from Darragh Reilly. Cork’s O’Reilly slotted two more over the bar to restore their lead.

Darragh Reilly responded with a fine point from play for the Tones, and then pointed from a free to narrow the gap to a point at 0-4 to 0-3. Cork looked to strike for goal through Liam O’Driscoll, but his effort tailed wide.

The breakthrough came shortly after when Cork were awarded a penalty. Kevin O’Reilly stepped up and made no mistake in finding the back of the net to push Cork four ahead. The Tones tried for a goal of their own, but the shot drifted just wide of the post.

Ben Martin added a point for the Tones before Kevin O’Reilly closed out the half with another point for Cork.

Half-time: Cork Boston 1-5 | Wolfetones 0-4

Cork resumed where they left off. Rooney fisted another over, and Kevin O'Reilly followed up with a 2-pointer to extend the lead.

Cork’s Harry Ahearne, Tom Cunningham, and Kevin O’Reilly each pointed next. Wolfetones Niall McLarnon added a point next, making it 1-12 to 0-5. O’Reilly added another point from play for Cork.

Wolfetones substitute Gavin Walsh made an impact off the bench with a well-taken point. Walsh’s shot on goal hit the post but managed to recover the rebound and put it over the bar.

Dylan Murtagh added a nice score off his left for the Tones, but Cork substitute Lee Kelly matched it with a point of his own. Walsh tacked on one more for the Tones before Kelly closed out the scoring with the final point of the game.

Full-time: Cork Boston 1-16 | Wolfetones 0-9

Teams & Scorers

Cork Boston:
Kieran McHeney, Paddy O’Neill, Mark Dalton, James Long, Thomás O’Mahony, Robbie Gibbons, Fearghal Rooney (0-2), Seán Dore, Liam O’Driscoll, Tom Cunningham (0-1), Harry Ahearne (0-1), Kevin O’Reilly (1-8, x2 2-pointer), Colby Daigle
Subs: Lee Kelly (0-2)

Wolfetones Boston:
Mike Quinn, Nathan Logue, Rian O’Regan, Darragh Finlass, Rory Collins, Mikey Kerr, Dylan Murtagh (0-1), Ben Martin (0-1), Cillian Reidy (0-1), Darragh Reilly (0-2), Niall McLarnon (0-1), Sean Hickey, Marty Farrell
Subs: Gavin Walsh (0-3)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan

Sunday, August 3rd 2025 - Men's Senior Football Championship Semi-Final - Donegal Boston vs Kerry Boston

Donegal Boston vs Kerry Boston

Sunday, August 3rd 4pm

Donegal Boston 2-16 | Kerry Boston 1-9

Donegal Boston booked their place in the Northeast Senior Football final with a win over Kerry Boston.

Donegal got the scoreboard ticking early with a Ryan Magill point. Kerry attacked next and Luke Breathnach’s shot was well saved by Donegal keeper Hugh Boyle. Kerry centreback Ryan Donohue got Kerry off the mark with a well-taken point off his right, one point a piece.

Danny Magill edged Donegal ahead with a point off his left. Kerry then struck the first goal of the game. Rob Stack found Breathnach inside, and the corner-forward made no mistake with the finish. 1-1 to 0-2 in Kerry’s favour.

Donegal responded with a point from Oisín Conaty after Donegal overturned possession in midfield. Ciarán McDevitt levelled the game with a point, assisted by Morrissey. Shortly after, Morrissey fisted over a point to make it 0-5 to 1-1.

A black card to McDevitt temporarily reduced Donegal to 12 men, but it didn’t stop their momentum. Daire Cregg and Stephen O’Brien both pointed just before the break to give Donegal a two-point cushion at the interval.

Half-time: Donegal Boston 0-7 | Kerry Boston 1-2

Kerry came out firing in the second half. Rob Stack pointed, then followed it with a 2-pointer to level the game at 0-7 to 1-4.

Daire Cregg responded with a free for Donegal, but Stack struck again to tie the game once more.

Donegal then got their first goal when Oisín Conaty found Jordan Morrissey inside. Morrissey’s initial shot was saved, but he pounced on the rebound and tucked the ball away for a goal. Donegal now led 1-8 to 1-5.

Donegal then added four unanswered points, Conaty, Danny Magill (twice), and Cregg all raising white flags to push the lead to six.

Kerry were then awarded a penalty, but Stack’s effort was saved well by Hugh Boyle in the Donegal goal. Stack then added a 2-pointer soon after.

Darragh McMullan struck next for Donegal, a point and a 2-pointer. Stack then landed another 2-pointer, 1-15 to 1-9.

Donegal then got their second goal. McMullan burst through the middle, did a quick one two with Conor Cush, and tapped the ball into the back of the net. Jordan Morrissey added a final fisted point.

Full-time: Donegal Boston 2-16 | Kerry Boston 1-9

Teams & Scorers

Donegal Boston:
Hugh Boyle, Cian Lynch, Neil Mulcahy, Ethan McDevitt, Ryan Magill (0-1), Cory Gallagher, Jordan Morrissey (1-2), Shane Carthy, Stephen O’Brien (0-1), Danny Magill (0-3), Ciarán McDevitt (0-1), Oisín Conaty (0-2), Daire Cregg (0-4)
Subs: Darragh McMullan (1-3, x1 2-pointer)

Kerry Boston:
Nevin O’Donnell, Darragh Fleming, Niall O’Connor, Walter Hally, Ryan Donohue (0-1), Jackie Murphy, George Kealy, Ethan Dunne, Aidan Rowley, Rob Stack (0-8, x3 2-pointer), Darragh Noone, Jim Lynch, Luke Breathnach (1-0)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan

Livestream can be viewed on Boston Northeast GAA YouTube Channel

Sunday, August 3rd 2025 - Men's Senior Football Championship Semi-Final - Galway Boston vs Aidan McAnespies

Galway Boston vs Aidan McAnespies

Sunday, August 3rd 5:30pm

Galway Boston 3-20 | Aidan McAnespies 3-15

Galway Boston advanced to the Northeast final following a high-scoring contest with Aidan McAnespies. A minutes silence was observed before the game in memory of Aidan McAnespies clubmen Tony Burke & Jamie Doolin. McAnespies players wore black arm bands in their memory.

Jack O’Neill opened the scoring for Galway with a 2-pointer straight from the throw-in, setting the tone early. Captain Ciarán Potter and O’Neill added fisted points to put Galway four ahead before the Macs got off the mark with points from Ronan Buckley and Conor Love.

Galway struck for their first goal after Senan Baker burst through the Macs defence and finished well, 1-4 to 0-2. The Macs responded in kind when Conor Love found the back of the net in soccer-style fashion, and Eoin Gormley added a second goal shortly after to flip the lead. A point from Conall Devlin made it 1-4 to 2-3 in favor of the Macs.

Galway hit back with Nathan Grainger adding a free and a 2-pointer to edge them ahead. The pressure kept coming as Jack Lawlor, Cian Hernon, and Grainger all added 2-pointers in quick succession.

A high ball from Love into the Galway square saw Gormley hit it over for a point, but Galway replied through Paudi Behan after a link-up with Michael Moylan. Zac Firman pointed for the Macs just before the break.

Half-time: Galway Boston 1-15 | Aidan McAnespies 2-5

Galway resumed with a point from Grainger, before Michael Moylan picked out Eoin Morrissey inside who finished for Galway’s second goal, 2-16 to 2-5.

Shane McGinley came off the bench for the Mac and quickly made a difference, finishing a fine goal, set up by a Conor Buckley kick pass. Grainger replied with another free, but McGinley added a point to keep the Macs fighting.

Jack O’Neill then struck for Galway’s third goal, hitting the top right corner after being set up by Lewis Ryan. He added a point shortly after, assisted by Declan Doyle, and Baker extended the lead further, 3-19 to 3-7.

Buckley and O’Neill traded points before three 2-pointers in a row for the Macs late. Robbie Croft converting a free off the ground, followed by 2-pointers from Dylan Byrne and Conall Devlin.

Ruairí Scott’s late goal attempt drifted wide and the Macs added a final point before the final whistle.

Full-time: Galway Boston 3-20 | Aidan McAnespies 3-15

Teams & Scorers

Galway Boston:
Kyle Long, Conor Hussey, Paudi Behan (0-1), Michael Moylan, Seán Forde, Ciarán Potter (0-1), Cian Hernon (0-2, x1 2-pointer), Eoin Morrissey (1-0), Lewis Ryan, Nathan Grainger (0-7, x2 2-pointer), Jack Lawlor (0-2, x1 2-pointer), Jack O’Neill (1-4, x1 2-pointer), Senan Baker (1-2)

Aidan McAnespies:
Robbie Croft (0-2, x1 2-pointer), Dylan Byrne (0-2, x1 2-pointer), Oisín Kiernan, Darren Gibney, Conall Devlin (0-3, x1 2-pointer), Bobby Walker, Conor Burns, Steven Ward, Zac Firman (0-1), Ronan Buckley (0-2), Pete O’Connell, Eoin Gormley (1-1), Conor Love (1-2)
Subs: Shane McGinley (1-1)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan

Livestream can be viewed on Boston Northeast GAA YouTube Channel