Today’s previews
Compiled by Micheal Clifford
Football Cavan SFC final
Castlerahan v Ramor United, Kingspan Breffni, 3.45pm A repeat of the 2016 final which Ramor won after a replay – one of three finals in a row which Castlerahan lost – but this time the latter go in as champions.
Verdict: Castlerahan
Down SFC final
Kilcoo v Warrenpoint, Páirc Esler, 4pm Warrenpoint will lean heavily on attacking ace Ross McGarry, who scored 1-11 in their semi-final mauling of Ballyholland, as they seek to end a 66-year title famine.
However, after last year’s lapse, Kilcoo will be keen to get back to winning ways as they seek a seventh title this decade,
Verdict: Kilcoo
Laois SFC final
Killeshin v Portlaoise, O’Moore Park, 4pm This represents a first final appearance for Killeshin as they take on the county’s top dogs.
Portloaise go in search of a three-in-a-row and a 12th county title in 13 years.
Verdict: Portlaoise
Leitrim SFC final
Ballinamore v GlencarManorhamilton, Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 3pm Ballinamore aim to halt a 29-year title drought in their first final appearance since 1998.
Motivation won’t be an issue, but GlencarManorhamilton lost three finals on the bounce from 2015 to ’17 – and that could be the real spur.
Verdict: Glencar-Manorhamilton
Louth SFC final
Newtown Blues v Naomh Mairtin, Gaelic Grounds, 3.30 Newtown Blues have designs on a three-in-a-row but their opponents have revenge in mind.
Naomh Mairtin have yet to win a county title but they should have put that record straight last year when a late collapse saw Newtown scrape out a one-point win.
Verdict: Naomh Mairtin
Offaly SFC final
Rhode v Ferbane, O’Connor Park, 3.30pm Rhode are aiming to become the first club to win four-in-a-row since Ferbane put five together from 1986-90.
However, the latter’s chances of pulling the brakes on the Rhode bandwagon appear slim, given that 11 points separated the teams when they met in last year’s final.
Verdict: Rhode
Roscommon SFC final
Pádraig Pearses v Roscommon Gaels, Dr Hyde Park, 4.00 pm Pádraig Pearses will be hoping that after seven losing final appearances – three in this decade – it will be eighth time lucky.
Verdict: Pádraig Pearses
Tyrone SFC final
Errigal Ciarán v Trillick, Healy Park, 4pm Darragh Canavan’s semi-final goal against Carrickmore sealed Errigal Ciarán’s first final appearance since their last county success in 2012.
But Trillick, spearheaded by the Donnelly brothers, Mattie and Richard, will make for tough opposition, while Lee Brennan has the perfect stage to remind county boss Mickey Harte of his worth.
Verdict: Trillick
Westmeath SFC final
Garrycastle v St Loman’s, TEG Cusack Park, 3.30pm These sides last met in a final in 2009 when Garrycastle romped to an 11-point win.
But that dynamic has changed in the interim and Loman’s, led by the inspirational John Heslin, go in search of their fifth title this decade.
Verdict: St Loman’s
Wexford SFC final
Castletown v Gusserane, Innovate Wexford Park, 3.15pm Gusserane are in pursuit of a first title since 2016 but with a young team they face a daunting challenge against a Castletown outfit which leans heavily on the experience and quality of Ben Brosnan.
Verdict: Castletown
Wicklow SFC final
Arklow GeraldinesBallymoney v St Patrick’s, Aughrim, 3.30pm Arklow GeraldinesBallymoney have made it to their first final since 1963 the hard way; surviving a penalty shoot-out in the drawn semi-final against Blessington, while coming back from eight points down in the replay.
However, it is all likely to count for nought against the champions.
Verdict: St Patrick’s
Hurling Clare SHC final
Cratloe v Sixmilebridge, Cusack Park, 3.30pm A first final meeting for these neighbours, but the Bridge, who include Davy Fitzgerald in their management team, have traditionally held the upper hand.
Cratloe, hurting from last year’s final defeat to Ballyea, will hardly be fazed.
Verdict: Cratloe
Longford SHC final
Clonguish Gaels v Longford Slashers, Pearse Park, 3.30pm Slashers are seeking their first title since 2001 but after last Sunday’s defeat to Killoe in the football decider, face the prospect of losing two finals inside a week.
Verdict: Clonguish Gaels
Mayo SHC final
Castlebar Mitchels v Tooreen, MacHale Park, 2.30pm Castlebar are seeking their first title but will find it hard to dislodge three-in-a-row chasing Tooreen.
Verdict: Tooreen
Sligo SHC final
Easkey v Naomh Eoin, Markievicz Park, 4pm Easkey aim for their first title since 1963, but Naomh Eoin, beaten finalists last year, should prevail.
Verdict: Naomh Eoin
Waterford SHC final
Ballygunner v De La Salle, Walsh Park, 3pm Ballygunner are seeking a sixth title in a row which amounts to a level of dominance not witnessed since Mount Sion racked up eight on the bounce from 1954-61.
Verdict: Ballygunner