Three key battles in Ballygunner v Éire Óg

Containing Shane O'Donnell will be on Ballygunner's to-do list

Ballygunner's Pauric Mahony is that talismanic he may deserve special treatment. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Ian Kenny v Shane O’Donnell 

Kenny has stepped up to the full-back role since Barry Coughlan bid adieu and in stature he is a good match for O’Donnell, but combatting last year’s hurler of the year in the air will require all his concentration. O’Donnell hasn’t been scoring heavily - two points in each of the last two games and none in the county semi-final - but it’s the attention he draws and the support play he provides that also make him as good as he is.