St Finbarr's book final date with Nemo after seeing off Clon challenge
St Finbarr's defeated Clonakilty in the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC semi-final to advance to the final against Nemo Rangers. The victory keeps St Finbarr's hopes of a double-title season alive.
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Midfielder Ian Maguire with possession for St Finbarr's against Clonakilty. Picture: Larry Cummins
Barry O'Mahony St Finbarr’s: 2-12 (2-2-8)
A workmanlike display from the holders, St Finbarr’s, saw them overcome Clonakilty by two points in the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC semi-final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night.
The Togher side return to the decider where they will lock horns with southside rivals Nemo Rangers for the second year on the trot.
It wasn’t a cracking game by any stretch, but the Barrs did what they had to do. Two green flags in the opening 30 minutes gave them a five-point buffer at half-time.
They weren’t at full throttle and, even though there was just two in it at the end, they were full value for the win.
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