Division 3A League champions Roche Emmets still have their sights on a 100 percent record in the division after defeating Stabannon Parnells by 4-19 to 0-8 on Friday night.

Barry O’Hare led the way in terms of scoring as he finished with 1-10 to his credit while there were also goals for Gerard Browne, Dan O’Connell and Robbie Mackin.

At the break, Roche were ahead by 2-6 to 0-6 and Stabannon, who faded in the second half, had Aonghus Giggins, Colm Giggins and Shane Sweeney among their scorers.

Lannleire consolidated their position in second place in Division 3A with a comfortable 2-18 to 0-12 win over Na Piarsaigh at home on Saturday evening.

The hosts led 0-12 to 0-4 at half time with the inside forwards contributing 0-11 of the 12 points scored, seven of which came from corner forward, Colin Murphy.

Two early second half goals from Colin Murphy (32 mins) and full forward Bob Murphy (40 mins) put the outcome beyond doubt.

Westerns are on the brink of the Division 3B League title after recording a 0-19 to 0-10 win over Cuchulainn Gaels in Omeath on Saturday evening. Tommy Durnin was once again the star of the show for the Reaghstown side as he landed 12 points over the hour.

Others on target in the first half for the visitors were Anthony Durnin and Terence Sweeney, but at half time the lead was just 0-8 to 0-7 as the Gaels battled gamely with Ray Phillips and Jody Keenan replying for the hosts.

However, the home side couldn’t stay with their opponents in the second half and with Tommy Durnin, Patrick Kerley and Anthony Durnin on target, they ran out winners by nine points despite Keenan and Jordan Loye finding the target for the Gaels.

Dowdallshill closed the gap to third placed John Mitchels to just one point when they defeated the Ballybailie men by 3-11 to 1-8 at St Brigid’s Park.

The Dundalk men turned in a strong first half display and at the break were leading by 2-5 to 0-2 before going on to complete the win. The winners found the net through Paul Gill, Noel Finnegan and Gerry McShane.

Having beaten their near neighbours and league leaders the Westerns mid-week the Sean McDermotts continued their good form with a fine 3-16 to 0-9 victory over a disappointing Wolfe Tones outfit.

Leading scorer on the day was Tony Kelly who, having got married on Friday, chipped in with a goal and five points, while Lorcan Myles, Kevin McMahon, Peter Osborne and Danny Commins were others to impress.

Declan Carroll and Peter Osborne also contributed goals on the day.

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