Defending champion Brendan Cummins, who is chasing his seventh All-Ireland Poc Fada title, will have to beat some of hurling's best talents in the final on Annaverna Mountain next month.

Roscommon senior hurler Gerry Fallon will be aiming to maintain his 100% record in the M Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada competition, when he faces the gruelling Annaverna Mountain course in Cooley, County Louth this afternoon.