GAA Weekend previews: Cliffords can help East Kerry bounce back against Mid Kerry
David Clifford of East Kerry is marked by David Mangan of Mid Kerry. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.
A first final appearance in 112 years is on the cards here for Killeavy. They have the spark in the forward line to take down their local rivals. : Killeavy.
Last year’s runners-up should be able to give themselves the chance of going one better this time around. : Rathvilly.
The way in which they progressed against Ramor United would suggest Gowna are final-bound. : Gowna.
Gaoth Dobhair are more than capable of shackling the Letterkenny men but the O’Donnells can guide St Eunan’s to the decider. : St Eunan’s.
A first-ever final for Castleknock or only Thomas Davis’ second in 40 years. Castleknock would kick themselves if they weren’t to push on from taking Kilmacud Crokes’ scalp. : Castleknock.
Gort have to be respected after sending St Thomas’ out of the competition but Clarinbridge have the attack to win. : Clarinbridge.
Arguably the most balanced quarter-final in Galway this weekend but one that should go Turloughmore’s way. : Turloughmore.
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Following on from their club championship success, Rathmore can put St Kieran’s to the sword. They won’t get ahead of themselves but the double is not inconceivable. : Rathmore.
South Kerry saw off a weakened East Kerry team in their previous outing but Dr Crokes won’t be as charitable as they look to make up for the club final loss. : Dr Crokes.
Milltown-Castlemaine aren’t expected to give Stacks too much trouble here, but there should be a kick in them. The Tralee men have one of the strongest defensive units in the competition. : Austin Stacks.
With the Cliffords expected to be in tow, East Kerry are heavily expected to bounce back from the South Kerry result. Mid Kerry are no slouches, though. : East Kerry.
Dingle put all their eggs in this basket last year before going onto claim Munster and All-Ireland glory. Spa will be more concerned about a relegation play-off against Templenoe. : Dingle.
The hopes of the double can stay alive for Monaleen for at least another week. Verdict: Monaleen.
Last year’s finalists can step into the semi-finals. Verdict: Newcastle West.
The second bite of the cherry should be taken by Clonguish. : Clonguish.
After last year’s blip, the Ardee outfit appear to be close to reclaiming the crown. Verdict: St Mary’s.
Castlebar Mitchels v Breaffy, Charlestown, 4pm.
Three-in-a-row winners in the mid-2010s, things appear to be coming around again for Mitchels. But in the year that bridesmaids become brides Breaffy’s old guard can push them one step forward. Verdict: Breaffy.
“El Crispo” as it has been dubbed because of the clubs’ proximity to attraction previously known as Tayto Park and the crisp company’s production. Form suggests the winners will be Ratoath but a derby is a derby. Verdict: Ratoath.
Like Naas in Kildare, Kilcormac-Killoughey will have designs on big things this year but they have to first take care of local business. Verdict: Kilcormac-Killoughey.
Boyle may have been finalists in 2022 and ’23 but Pearses are hell-bent on making up for last year’s final disappointment. Verdict: Pádraig Pearses.
It was Moyle Rovers who lifted the cup the last time Commercials failed to make a final in 2018. An eighth final appearance is on the cards. Verdict: Clonmel Commercials.
Nothing much between this pair although Rian O’Neill is capable of winning the game by himself and brother Oisín is in fine form. : Crossmaglen Rangers.
Rare that the reigning champions go into a semi-final so unfancied. But Éire Óg do look a stronger outfit this term. : Éire Óg.
The 2025 winners aren’t likely to be found wanting against a team that have done well to reach this stage. : Kingscourt Stars.
Twelve points better than their neighbours St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield, Éire Óg should have enough in their armoury to dismiss their namesakes. : Éire Óg, Inis.
Getting over Lissycasey in their quarter-final will have empowered Kildysart but Kilmurry-Ibrickane are a wily outfit than can halt their momentum. : Kilmurry-Ibrickane.
Naomh Conaill v Glenswilly, MacCumhaill Park, 4pm: The Glenties men are rightful favourites for the title and Michael Murphy will need to deserve something special to stop them. : Naomh Conaill.
Ballyboden St Enda’s v Cuala, Parnell Park, 4pm: This could turn out to be a genuine cracker. Cuala’s forward power is well-known but they also have two current Dublin defenders as well as Mick Fitzsimons. Ballyboden have been rampaging at times in this championship, though. : Ballyboden St Enda’s.
Sarsfields v Craughwell, Kenny Park, 2.15: Ger Farragher is still delivering the goods for his club at the age of 43. He scored 1-7 the last day and Sarsfields can progress. : Sarsfields.
Jason Rabbitte’s year has been huge but he will have to deliver in spades to deny Loughrea a last-four berth. : Loughrea.
West Kerry surprised St Brendan’s in the preliminary round clash but they are unlikely to ask enough questions of Seán O’Shea and company. : Kenmare Shamrocks.
Their two outings in the preliminary stages have sharpened North Kerry and they can pip the senior club semi-finalists if they win the midfield battle. : North Kerry.
A repeat of the relegation play-off when the men from the west prevailed. Revenge might be on Templenoe’s mind but there’s the distraction of a relegation play-off. : An Ghaeltacht.
Camross have already inflicted a defeat on Rosenalis in this year’s championship and another should be forthcoming. : Camross.
The Harps’ one loss in their campaign came against Sunday’s opponents and the defending champs look good again. : Clough-Ballacolla.
It’s 20 years since St Joseph’s last made a senior final appearance. St Mochta’s will make them wait some more. St Mochta’s.
Belmullet defied the odds in their quarter-final and won’t mind that they are underdogs once more. Garrymore can’t afford a lull after that fine win over Crossmolina. Garrymore.
Wolfe Tones have made an art form of defying the odds in recent times but Summerhill appear the better side. Summerhill.
The border club have caused issues for even a team as formidable as Scotstown but there is just too much experience and know-how in their ranks. Scotstown.
Clontibret sure had an impressive league phase and Truagh, as dogged as they were against Carrickmacross, might find themselves outfought. Clontibret O’Neills.
Strokestown, as recent champions, have a fighting chance but such is the strength of St Brigid’s that it will be difficult to deny them. St Brigid’s.
Ballinamere created history with their final appearance two years ago and want to prove they are no one-hit wonders. Ballinamere.
With all their eggs in the football basket, Loughmore-Castleiney are going to be hard beaten by the 2025 finalists. Loughmore-Castleiney.
An Rinn haven’t done enough to convince. Roanmore.
Kilrossanty were slightly unfortunate not to finish higher in their group. Kilrossanty.
If Castletown are going to be denied another crown, it’s unlikely to be here. Castletown Liam Mellows.
Shelmaliers can make it two finals in a row but it is expected to be a tight contest. Shelmaliers.
Carnew have well and truly take pole position in the county having dismissed once-conquering Bray two years running but now they have to reaffirm that place. Carnew Emmets.
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