Ballybay put on a big second-half show to book a return to the Monaghan SFC final.
Clontibret edged proceedings in the first-half before a Ballybay onslaught saw them to victory.
Three Conor McManus points (1f), two from Dessie Moane and one each from Michael P O’Dowd, Conor McGooey and Conor Boyle saw Clontibret lead eight points to six at half-time.
Ballybay’s scorers where two from Christopher McGuiness (1f) and one each from Dessie Ward, Paul Finlay, Thomas Kerr and Shane McGuinness.
Ballybay however showed real quality in the second-half. McManus added two points before points from Kerr (2), Christopher McGuiness and Paul Finlay saw the game level.
Clontibret would find just two more scores in the game. Ballybay powered into control.
Points from Dessie Ward, Christopher McGuinness (3), Shane McGuinness, Michael Hannon and Thomas Kerr saw Ballybay lead 17 points to 12.
Clontibret points being delivered by McManus and Brian Greenan.
Dessie Ward’s late goal but the game beyond doubt and Thomas Kerr added a glory point three minutes into injury time.
Ballybay will face Scotstown in the Monaghan SFC final on October 16.
