John McGrath fired 0-12 as Loughmore-Castleiney surged into the Tipperary SHC final.
The Premier ace hit Thurles Sarsfields for a dozen points in their 0-17 to 2-9 semi-final win in Thurles.
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Two goals from Paddy Creedon were not enough for Sarsfields, who are still chasing their first title since 2017.
The 2021 champions will face Toomevara in the final, who saw off Moycarkey-Borris 2-19 to 0-20 to reach their first final since 2008.
Darragh McCarthy hit 2-7 for Toomevara as his brother, Kevin, fired 0-5 from play in a sizzling display at Semple Stadium.
Champions Na Fianna are back in the Dublin SHC semi-finals. The Glasnevin club saw off Ballyboden St. Enda’s 4-26 to 2-14.
AJ Murphy hit the net for Na Fianna early on, but Ciaran Stacey’s goal was the highlight of the romp at Parnell Park. They will face St. Vincent’s in the semis.
Ciaran Dowling starred as Lucan Sarsfields also reached the last four thanks to their pulsating 0-25 to 2-13 win over Whitehall Colmcille.
Giants Ballyhale Shamrocks are out of the Kilkenny SHC after a shock 0-21 to 1-16 quarter-final defeat to Thomastown.
It means the club will not feature in the last four of the competition for the first time in 20 years.
The All-Ireland intermediate champions are dreaming of senior glory on Noreside after surviving Colin Fennelly’s goal for Ballyhale.
Bennettsbridge also advanced to the last four thanks to their 2-26 to 1-23 win over Tullaroan after extra-time.
Yesterday’s scheduled quarter-finals have been postponed until this weekend, as reigning champions O’Loughlin Gaels face Dicksboro and Mullinavat take on Erin’s Own.
Four Roads are the Roscommon SHC champions for the third year in a row thanks to their 3-12 to 2-11 win over St. Dominic’s.
