There was high drama as St Michael’s defeated Gaoth Dobhair 5-4 on penalties to win their Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Thír Chonaill first senior semi-final after extra-time failed to separate the sides.
In a pulsating encourter St. Michael’s led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half-time, but at the end of normal time in was 1-11 apiece.
Extra-time followed and concluded with the sides locked together on 1-15 each.
But St. Michael’s then won on penalties to book their place in the final against the winners of the second semi-final between Naomh Conaill and Termon.
Earlier in the tournament being hosted by Naomh Muire Iochtar Na Rosann, Gaoth Dobhair came out on top in the first junior semi-final, defeating Na Rossa by 3-13 to 1-13.
The second semi-final saw the hosts, Naomh Muire racking up an impressive 3-15 to 0-5 win over Glenswilly.
On Friday evening, Kilcar retained the Junior Ladies B title with a 6-16 to 0-3 win over Termon.
The junior and senior men’s and women’s finals take place on Bank Holiday Monday.
