KILMACABEA have a chance to reach their first county junior A football final in seven years when they face Avondhu champions Charleville in Páirc Uí Rinn this Saturday (3pm).

The game was originally meant to take place last Saturday but was called off due to an unplayable pitch.

Kilmacabea beat Imokilly side Carraig na bhFear 1-11 to 0-5 to book their place in the last four. Charleville are off the back of a 0-15 to 0-11 victory over Ballygarvan.

Kilmacabea have momentum and have beaten Kilmeen (3-17 to 1-10), Randal Óg (1-21 to 0-13), Argideen Rangers (1-12 to 1-5), Barryroe (3-8 to 0-9), Kilbrittain (1-25 to 3-15), St Mary’s (0-15 to 0-10) and Carraig na bhFear along the way. They have averaged a score of 19.85 points per game while conceding 11.71.

So far, Charleville have overcame Deel Rovers (4-13 to 0-4), Killavullen (2-16 to 1-6), Mallow’s seconds (3-8 to 0-8), Ballyhooly (2-10 to 1-4), Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels (0-18 to 0-13) and Ballygarvan. The North Cork club have averaged a score of 18.83 points per game while conceding just 8.67.

A place in the final awaits against Donaghmore or Nemo Rangers’ thirds who meet on the other side of the draw on Saturday (3pm) in Glenville.