Galway champions Moycullen powered past Leitrim Gaels into the Connacht club final.
The Gaels raced into an early 1-2 to no score lead. David Regan and Stephen Goldrick landed the points while Fermanagh’s Garvan Jones drilled home the goal.
However, that was as good as it got for the Gaels as Moycullen led 2-9 to 1-2 at half-time.
Points from Dessie Coneely and one apiece from former Offaly captain Johnny Maloney, Fionn McDonagh and Niall Walsh brought the Galway side to life.
Fionn McDonagh edged them in front for the first time. However, McDonagh combined with Maloney to set Conneely up for the opening goal.
Two minutes later, Moycullen had their second goal. Maloney’s dipping shot was fisted to the net by Fiachra McDonagh. Moycullen led 2-9 to 1-2 at half-time.
Liam Moreton got Leitrim Gaels’ first score in 28 minutes when he finished off a good move with a point before Maigh Cuilinn goalkeeper Pierce Greally did well to deny Jamie Rynn.
However, the comeback was ruled out when Fionn McDonagh rattled home two goals in just over two minutes. Moycullen led 4-9 to 1-3 after 47 minutes.
The game wound out in the final 10 minutes as both sides emptied their bench. Moycullen running out 4-13 to 1-9 winners.
The Galway champions will now face St. Brigid’s in the Connacht Club SFC final.
