Teams from three of the four provinces were in winning mood yesterday as they prevailed in the All-Ireland Sevens competitions in Kilmacud and Templeogue respectively.
Clonduff were crowned oneills.com Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Senior Football Sevens champions for the first time in their history, after a hard-fought victory over Longstone by 0-11 to 0-8.
Meanwhile, Achill (Cup) and Éire Óg, Cork (Shield) claimed the Bord Gais Energy St Jude's Junior Football honours.
In an all-Down decider at Kilmacud, Clonduff led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval, with player of the tournament Jason Brown, John Fegan, Eamonn O'Reilly and Finbarr McConville all on target.
Longstone, who won this tournament two years ago, were well in contention at the break though, with Mark Poland, Ambrose Rogers and Ryan Kelly scoring points.
Indeed, Longstone actually hit the front with a four fine second-half points by Barry Doran.
Doran converted three frees and added one magnificent effort off the outside of his right boot that bounced on the crossbar and over.
Kelly had a great goal chance but blasted over from an admittedly tight angle and Clonduff made the most of the let-off to gradually pull clear, Brown, Fegan, McConville, Darren O’Hagan and Conor Óg O’ Hagan getting the crucial scores.
Meanwhile, Mayo outfit Achill collected the 2009 Bord Gais Energy St Judes All-Ireland Cup Football Sevens Cup last night thanks to a 2-8 to 2-6 final win over St MacCartans of Tyrone.
It was a trio of late points from Bord Gais Energy 'Laoch an Lae' David Cattigan which earned the islanders back-to-back titles.
Achill led by 2-2 to 0-4 at half-time, thanks to goals from Brian Gallagher and Cattigan.
MacCartans staged a strong comeback on the restart, but nothing could stop the reigning champions in the end.
Meanwhile, led by Cork star Ciaran Sheehan, Eire Og, Ovens claimed the Bord Gais Shield title following a 4-13 to 3-10 extra-time win over the Aran Islands.
Éire Óg led by 1-5 to 1-2 at half-time in normal time with Kevin Hallissey netting their goal.
Sheehan gave a starring performance, finishing the decider with a personal tally of 1-4.