The second half provided more drama as Cuchulainns retook the lead with two quick goals to move three ahead, 3-10 to 1-13. Kilshannig, though. responded in emphatic fashion as Conor McMahon's 40th minute goal brought the sides level once more before he set up Diarmuid O'Sullivan who finished to the net to put his side two in front with ten minutes remaining. Kilshannig added further points to put four between the sides and despite a late Cuchulainns rally, they fell short by a solitary point as Kilshannig secured their final place.