Laois SHC: Camross And Ballinakill See Off Tough Challenges To Book Final Four Slots

They join Clough Ballacolla and Rathdowney Errill in the semi-finals.

It was a dramatic weekend in the Laois Senior Hurling Championship. 

Following the weekend's results, we now know our semi-finalists. 

Camross and Ballinakill secured their places in the semi-finals.

Camross came through a tough battle against Borris In Ossory as they secured a 3-14 to 0-22 victory.

David Cuddy's side managed to see of the challenge of Borris In Ossory but didn't make things simple for themselves.

They did lead 3-14 to 0-19 with four minutes to go, however Borris In Ossory managed to get the final three points of the game, thanks to scores from Dean Carey and PJ Scully.

But they couldn't muster up a late score to salvage extra time, as three goals from the sticks of Mossy Keyes, Mark Dowling and a Zane Keenan penalty ensured that their championship hopes remained alive for another year.

Ballinakill also made it to the semi-finals as they saw off Rosenallis by 0-22 to 0-19 in O'Moore Park on Sunday.

A strong first half showing saw Ballinakill take a 0-13 to 0-9 lead at the break with scores from the likes of Cha Dwyer, Seamus Fitzpatrick and Ethan Drury.

Second half was a bit better from Rosenallis but they couldn't close the gap enough to pull off the vicory the best efforts of David Dooley.

The winners of these games will now join Clough Ballacolla and Rathdowney Errill in the semi-finals. 

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