GAA weekend previews: Inagh-Kilnamona can book spot in Clare decider
Sixmilebridge managed to surprise Clonlara a couple of weeks ago in the Clare SHC. Picture: Eamon Ward
Ruairí Óg, Cushendall v Naomh Eoin, Dunloy 4pm
The defending champions are unlikely to be unseated here. : Ruairí Óg, Cushendall
Clan na Gael v Madden, Athletic Grounds 5.30pm
Clan na Gael should make a second consecutive final. : Clan na Gael.
Crosserlough v Cavan Gaels, Kingspan Breffni 7.15pm.
Cavan Gaels making strides again but the 2020 champions to prevail. : Crosserlough.
Cratloe v Feakle, Cusack Park 4pm
Feakle’s explosive power will have Cratloe on their toes. The question is can Feakle put together another complete performance. : Feakle.
: Watty Grahams v Lavey, Owenbeg 5.15pm. : Watty Grahams.
Sean O’Leary’s, Newbridge v Bellaghy, Owenbeg 7pm. : Sean O’Leary’s.
: Ballymun Kickhams v Cuala, Parnell Park 5.15pm
Any team with Con O’Callaghan is a dangerous but this is a novel staging for Cuala and Ballymun may have the wiliness to progress. Ballymun Kickhams.
: Derrygonnelly Harps v Kinawley Brian Boru’s, Brewster Park 7pm.
It’s a first final in 31 years for the Kinawley men and the age-old advice of playing the game, not the occasion has to be considered. The defending champions have to be business-like in their approach. : Derrygonnelly Harps.
Tommy Larkins v Clarinbridge, Athenry 2.30. : Clarinbridge
Sarsfields v Cappataggle, Kenny Park 4.15. : Sarsfields.
Newtown Blues v St Mary’s, Ardee, Haggardstown 6pm
It’s difficult to see the Ardee outfit denied another final berth. : St Mary’s, Ardee.
: Dunshaughlin v St Peter’s, Dunboyne, Navan, 4pm.
An appetising game in the making in Navan and Dunshaughlin may just have enough to reach their first decider since 2011. : Dunshaughlin.
: Inniskeen v Corduff, Carrickmacross 4.30. : Innsikeen.
: Pádraig Pearses v St Faithleachs, Dr Hyde Park 4.30: Giant-killers Pádraig Pearses can’t let their standards drop now, not after dismissing St Brigid’s. Verdict: Pádraig Pearses.
Naomh Eoin v Western Gaels, Kilcoyne Park 5pm. : Naomh Eoin.
Calry/St Joseph’s v Tubbercurry, Tourlestrane 7pm. : Caltry/St Joseph’s.
: Brickey Rangers v An Rinn, Fraher Field 6.30. : An Rinn.
: Shelmaliers v Crossabeg-Ballymurn, Wexford Park 5pm : Shelmaliers.
St Anne’s, Rathangan v Rapparees, Chadwicks Wexford Park 7pm. : St Anne’s, Rathangan.
: Loughgiel Shamrocks v Dunloy Cúchulainns, Cushendall 4pm
Dunloy missed out on a final spot last season but should make amends this time around. : Dunloy Cúchulainns.
Clann Éireann v Crossmaglen Rangers, Athletic Grounds 5pm: The county’s most decorated club look to be unearthing another batch of fine talent. : Crossmaglen Rangers.
Rathvilly v Palatine, Netwatch Cullen Park 4pm.
Don’t be surprised if this game requires more than the 60 minutes. There is little between them and both have won titles in the last three years. Palatine, co-managed by former inter-county referee Paud O’Dwyer, could shade it. : Palatine.
Ramor United v Gowna, Kingspan Breffni 3pm
Gowna have been looking the part and can make the showdown later this month. : Gowna.
: Sixmilebridge v Inagh-Kilnamona, Cusack Park 3.30pm
It was quite the performance by Sixmilebridge to surprise Clonlara a couple of weeks ago. To back it up would be impressive but David Fitzgerald and Aidan McCarthy will be difficult to withstand. : Inagh-Kilnamona.
Slaughtneil v Ballinascreen, Owenbeg 4.45pm. : Slaughtneil.
O’Donovan Rossa, Magherafelt v Dungiven, Owenbeg 6.30. : O’Donovan Rossa, Magherafelt.
: Ballygalget v Liatroim, Ballygalget 2pm. : Ballygalget.
Portaferry v Ballycran, Portaferry 4pm. : Portaferry.
Kilmacud Crokes v Na Fianna, Parnell Park 4pm: Na Fianna are arguably the team most capable of ending Kilmacud Crokes’ long reign as kingspins in the county but so many things still have to go right for them. : Kilmacud Crokes.
: Loughrea v Castlegar, Kenny Park Athenry 1.30pm. : Loughrea.
Turloughmore v St Thomas’, Kenny Park 3.15. : St Thomas’.
: Mullinavat v Erin’s Own, Nowlan Park 1.30. : Mullinavat.
O’Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro, UPMC Nowlan Park 3.30pm. : O’Loughlin Gaels.
Clough-Ballacolla v Rathdowney-Errill, Portlaoise, 4pm.
Twelve years on from their last final meeting which required a second day out, this final could be another humdinger. Ross King is still shining for Rathdowney-Errill but Clough-Ballacolla, led by Stephen “Picky” Maher, has been in ruder form. : Clough-Ballacolla.
Seán Ó Heslin’s, Ballinamore v Mohill, Ballinamore 2pm (Live TG4)
A repeat of the 2021 final, which Seán Ó Heslin’s won by a couple of points. Another tight tussle awaits in Ballinamore and the home advantage may just be a factor with Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada out of commission. : Seán Ó Heslin’s, Ballinamore.
Patrickswell v Monaleen, Bruff 2pm. : Patrickwell.
Kilmallock v Ballybrown, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale 5pm. : Kilmallock.
London SFC semi-finals: St Kiernan’s v Tir Chonaill Gaels, Ruislip, 1pm. : Tir Chonaill Gaels.
North London Shamrocks v Fulham Irish, McGovern Park 3pm. : Fulham Irish.
Naomh Mairtin v St Mochta’s, Páirc Naomh Bríd, Dowdallshill 4pm.
The Monasterboice side to reach a sixth final in seven seasons. : Naomh Mairtin.
: Ballaghaderreen v Ballina Stephenites, Castebar, 1.30pm.
Pádraig O’Hora’s injury is a worry for Ballina but the 2023 winners look set for another final appearance. : Ballina Stephenites.
: The wait for a title has been long for Breaffy and beating Westport will give them no end of confidence but they must be wary about previous champions. Verdict: Breaffy.
Wolfe Tones v Skryne, Páirc Tailteann 4pm: Skyrne should just about shade this one. It’s a good story considering they were close to relegation last year. : Skyrne.
Ballybay Pearse Brothers v Latton O’Rahilly’s, St Tiernach’s Park 2pm. : Ballybay Pearse Brothers.
Ballinamere v St Rynagh’s, Tullamore, 2.15pm: Ballinamere have been one of the most impressive teams in the championships but St Rynaghs’ experience could be a telling factor. : St Rynagh’s.
Kilcormac-Killoughey v Coolderry, Glenisk, Tullamore, 3.45pm: Kilcormac-Killoughey were the team to beat at the outset of the competition and remains the favourites for the top prize. : Kilcormac-Killoughey.
Roscommon Gaels v Michael Glaveys, Dr Hyde Park 2.30: The Gaels will be thinking opportunity has come knocking now that St Brigid’s are out of the championship. : Roscommon Gaels.
: Loughmore-Castleiney v Moyle Rovers, Cashel, 1pm: The mid-Tipperary men’s double aspirations are well and truly alive. Moyle Rovers will fancy themselves but the McGraths to pull Loughmore-Castleiney through. : Loughmore-Castleiney.
Clonmel Commercials v Kilsheelan-Kilcash, Cashel 2.45pm: The derby nature of this semi-final should level the playing field but only slightly. Commercials appear as strong as ever. Verdict: Clonmel Commercials.
Killyclogher v Errigal Ciarán, Omagh, 7pm.
The Ballygawley men will be steeled after their replay and the Canavans can inspire another success. : Errigal Ciarán.
Éire Óg, Carrickmore v Dungannon, Omagh, 3pm.
A fifth consecutive title is within Carrickmore’s grasp. : Éire Óg, Carrickmore.
: Ballinacourty v Clashmore-Kinsalebeg, Dungarvan, 1.45. : Ballinacourty.
The Nire v Kilrossanty, Fraher Field 3.15pm. : The Nire
Lough Lene Gaels v Clonkill, Mullingar, 4.15pm: Lough Lene Gaels seek a second final appearance in as many years but Clonkill’s pedigree may take it from them. : Clonkill.
St Martin’s v Ferns St Aidan’s, Wexford Park 2pm. : St Martin’s.
Naomh Éanna v Faythe Harriers, Chadwicks Wexford Park 4pm. : Naomh Éanna.
Bray Emmets v Carnew Emmets, Aughrim 3pm: Bray Emmets’ dominance of the county shows no signs of abating. : Bray Emmets.
John Fogarty
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