Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Slaughtneil Reach Ulster Final After Holding Off Portaferry

The Derry champions advanced to a sixth straight provincial decider to face St John's on 29 November.

Overview

  • Yahoo Sports reported a 1-23 to 1-18 win at the Athletic Grounds as Slaughtneil booked their place in the final.
  • Shea Cassidy top-scored for Slaughtneil with 0-11, while Portaferry’s Cahal Coleman hit 0-10.
  • A late surge pushed Slaughtneil clear in a tight second half, with reports noting decisive impact from the bench.
  • The result extends Slaughtneil’s run to eight Ulster finals in 10 seasons, with five titles since 2016.
  • Some accounts differ on precise scoring details, including goal attribution, but all confirm Slaughtneil’s progression to meet St John’s.