Overview
- Paul Devlin scored five points and Shealan Johnston delivered a rapid four-point surge, including a two-pointer, to tilt the contest.
- Kilcoo dictated the pace and kept Loughmacrory scoreless for 19 minutes in the first half and 15 in the second.
- Match reports described a bruising encounter with some alleged off-the-ball incidents going unseen by officials.
- The Healy Park quarter-final was Loughmacrory’s first at this level after their maiden Tyrone title, contrasting with Kilcoo’s deep provincial experience.
- The Down champions will meet Fermanagh’s Erne Gaels on 22–23 November after the latter ousted Kingscourt Stars in extra time.