TodayConnacht SHC Tubbercurry (Sligo) v St Mary's (Leitrim), Tubbercurry, 3.30 - Tubbercurry to take full advantage of the home venue.
Wexford SHC Final Replay
Oulart-The-Ballagh v Rathnure, Wexford Park, 3.45 - Not quite Martin Storey's last county final after all, although most would have presumed it was as Rathnure, inspired by Paul Codd's long-range points, led by five with the same number of minutes left. Oulart's response was spectacular, although they should have made better use of their wind advantage in the first half.
Mick Jacob led the revival and by the end both sides were relieved with the draw. Oulart can complete the three-in-a-row.
Mayo SHC Final
Ballyhaunis v James Stephens Ballina, Charlestown, 3.30 - Champions Ballyhaunis survived an epic semi-final with Tooreen and have Keith Higgins to thank for some dead-eye free taking (1-9). Ballina are looking for a first championship in 10 years but the wait doesn't look over yet.
Tomorrow
Ulster SHC Final
New York v Antrim, Canton, Boston, 1.00 - This novel provincial final eventually takes place nearly five months after it was scheduled to happen.
New York had been threatening a surprise some year soon and it duly happened against Derry. Antrim, predictably, proved themselves too good for the Ring Cup. Antrim should be too strong.
Inter-provincial SFC Final
Connacht v Leinster, Canton, Boston, 3.00 - Under John O'Mahony, Connacht gave a smart display against Munster and succeeded in limiting the Donaghy factor. Leinster had to overcome a poor start in Cavan, but dug in impressively with Laois duo Pádraig Clancy and Brendan Quigley impressing at centrefield and Joe Sheridan making a big impact up front. Connacht fancy their chances of landing the title for the first time in 37 years, but Leinster can retain the title.
Leinster SFC First Round
St Patrick's (Wicklow) v Moorefield, (Kildare), Aughrim, 3.00 - Since terminating Rathnew's seemingly endless lease on the Wicklow title two years ago, St Patrick's have progressed and beat Kiltegan in the county final.
They can make life difficult for Moorefield, managed by former county defender Séamus Dowling but the Kildare side can advance.
Ulster SHC
Kevin Lynch's (Derry) v Portaferry (Down), Casement Park, 3.30 - Portaferry's predecessors Ballygalget gave a good account of themselves in last season's All-Ireland semi-final against Newtownshandrum and that form line is strong enough to see the Ards side advance.
Tipperary SHC Final
Toomevara v Éire Óg (Nenagh), Thurles, 3.30 (deferred TG4, 5.05) - With their vast experience Toomevara are favourites against an Éire Óg side that have battled through against the odds. They were defensively efficient against Drom-Inch in the semi-final although they may be vulnerable in the air. Kevin Tucker has excelled en route to the final but Toomevara, with Tommy Dunne in good form at full forward have more options up front. Toomevara struggled past Mullinahone in the semi-final but they have the know-how and players to deliver.
Cork SHC Final
Cloyne v Erin's Own, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.45 - Having deposed Newtownshandrum as reigning champions for the second time in three years and reached a third successive final Cloyne must feel that the time has come for the club to claim their first senior county title. Donal Cusack was in form during the semi-final and his brother Conor, a county panellist, got the decisive scores at the end. Erin's Own have plenty of experience in Brian Corcoran and Timmy Kelleher plus Kieran Murphy of more recent vintage but Cloyne look the better bet.
Waterford SHC Final
Mount Sion v Ballygunner, Dungarvan, 3.30 (Live TG4, 3.15) - Ballygunner, like Waterford, have had to make do without a fully fit Paul Flynn, who's only been able to make cameo appearances but the team is held together by Fergal Hartley at centre back and coped really well with Lismore's attack in the semi-final. Hartley will be up against Ken McGrath tomorrow and their clash will have a major bearing on the outcome. Ballygunner to reign on.
Galway SHC Final
Portumna v Loughrea, Pearse Stadium, 3.30 - All-Ireland champions Portumna are strongly placed to take their title defence into next year. Loughrea have picked up injuries that rule out among others veteran Nigel Shaughnessy. Given these problems it's difficult to see how they can overturn the outcome of last year's final between the clubs when Joe Canning and Damien Hayes helped themselves to 3-17 out of Portumna's total of 3-21.
Westmeath SFC Final
Tyrellspass v Castledaly, Mullingar, 3.30 - Castledaly's hunger and commitment saw them complete an extraordinary comeback against former champions Garrycastle in the semi-final. Two crucial penalties - the one David Glennon nailed early on and the one saved by their 'keeper Paul McGivney in the dying minutes - saw Tyrellspass edge past Killucan. Castledaly look more likely.
Monaghan SFC Final
Clontibret v Magheracloone, Clones, 3.30 - Magheracloone are in their third final in a row and won out two years ago whereas Clontibret are also recent winners (2002). Clontibret won when the teams previously met in this year's championship but with both Freemans, Thomas and Damien, up front Magheracloone can gain revenge.
Limerick SFC Final
St Senan's v Fr Casey's, Gaelic Grounds, 3.30 - Fr Casey's won the title back in 2000 and can repeat that success against St Senan's, who are trying to close a gap of 99 years since their last title.
Clare SHC Final
Wolfe Tones v Newmarket-on-Fergus, Cusack Park, 3.30 - Bit of pressure on Wolfe Tones, as the Shannon side lost last year's final when favoured to beat Clarecastle. This time they are even more fancied against a Newmarket team trying to renew a glorious tradition that has waned since their last county title 25 years ago. Brian Lohan and brother Frank are there in pursuit of a second county medal 10 years after their first and Tones' only previous success. Declan O'Rourke and Daithi O'Connell have been their principal forwards and the team is well equipped with inter-county presence. Newmarket can exploit any hesitancy but Wolfe Tones can learn the lessons of last year.
Kildare SHC Final
Confey v Ardclough, Newbridge, 3.15 - Having eliminated the reigning champions Celbridge, Ardclough go into this as favourites against a Confey side building on under-age success and assisted thus far by Clare goalkeeper David Fitzgerald.
Wexford SFC Final
Horeswood v Castletown, Wexford Park, 3.15 - The clubs met in last year's semi-final with Horeswood coming out on top on the way to winning the title. Their top scorer David Shannon is struggling with injury and they look vulnerable to a Castletown side, featuring prominent county players Diarmuid Kinsella and Colm Morris, going for their first championship in 25 years after a string of under-age titles.
Carlow SFC Final
Palatine v Kildavin-Clonegal, Dr Cullen Park, 3.30 - Two sides with long gaps back to their last titles - 54 and 33 years respectively - and who beat practised opponents, Rathvilly and Éire Óg in the semi-finals. but Palatine have been recording big wins and can prevail. Former Tipperary manager Andy Shortall will be in attendance after his appointment as the Carlow footballers' new manager in succession to Liam Hayes.
Laois SFC Final
Arles-Killeen v Ballyroan Gaels, Portlaoise, 3.30 - This will be an emotional occasion for Arles-Killeen whose manager Bobby Miller passed away after taking ill during the match against The Rock. Both finalists have proved themselves worthy finalists. The classy duo of Beano McDonald and Donie Brennan are pitted against the more solid unit of Ballyroan. Arles are slightly favoured.
Meath SHC Final
Rathmolyon v Dunboyne, Trim, 3.30 - Dunboyne, without a title since 1914, eliminated the favourites Kilmessan in the semi-final but the Rathmolyon attack has the whip hand here.
- Seán Moran
