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The Nire through to the Waterford Senior Football County Final.

The Nire through to the Waterford Senior Football County Final.

The Nire made it through to back to back county finals with a dramatic 3-8 to 2-10 win against An Rinn.

Shane Ryan punched home the decisive goal two minutes into added time to deny An Rinn a first final appearance in 92 years.

Lorcán Ó Corraoin and Liam Ó Lonáin bagged first half goals to put the Gaeltacht side six points clear. The champions responded with green flags from Conor Gleeson and Shane Walsh either side of the break. An Rinn looked set for victory when Shane O Ceallaigh, Fearghal O Cuirrin and Liam Ó Lonáin kicked late points.

Ryan had the last word however in a thrilling finish.

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Manager Benji Whelan was relieved to escape with a narrow victory.

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