An Eoin Guilfoyle 67th minute free secured a draw for James Stephens but couldn't deny O Loughlin Gaels a place in the league decider.
An injury time goal set up a dramatic finish to a contest the Gaels looked like winning having led 1-10 to 0-9 at half time with a Robbie Buckley goal and were four points clear on the hour.
They now face Dicksboro in the league decider.
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