COUNTY FINAL PREVIEWS

TODAY MAYO SHC FINAL

Tooreen v Ballyhaunis, Tooreen, 4pm A replay was needed to separate these arch rivals last year but Ballyhaunis ultimately showed they have more big-game knowhow. Verdict: Ballyhaunis

HURLING/SHINTY SENIOR INTERNATIONAL TEST

Scotland v Ireland, Bught Park, Inverness, 2pm (Live TG4) The inclusion of Lee Chin, John McGrath and Conor Lehane adds a touch of glamour to the Ireland team travelling with Tommy Doyle of Westmeath proudly wearing the captain’s armband after a standout year. Verdict: Scotland

HURLING/SHINTY U21 INTERNATIONAL TEST

Scotland v Ireland, Bught Park, Inverness, 11.50am

TOMORROW CARLOW SHC FINAL REPLAY

Eire Óg v Rathvilly, Netwatch Cullen Park, 3.15pm Rathvilly will be kicking themselves that this went to a replay as they conceded a number of soft frees in the first game. With Brendan Murphy leading the way, they should have enough here.

Verdict: Rathvilly

CORK SFC FINAL REPLAY

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarrs, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 1pm Given that ’Barrs fought back from an eight-point deficit to draw the game at the death last week, the feeling is that momentum must be with them. If they can eradicate the jitters that spoiled their firsthalf performance, they can edge this. Verdict: St Finbarrs

KERRY SFC FINAL

Dr Crokes v South Kerry, Austin Stack Park, 3pm Dr Crokes are looking for their 12th county title, which will see join Austin Stacks and Laune Rangers at the top of the Kerry roll of honour. Given the reigning All-Ireland champions hammered West Kerry in the semi-final, Colm Cooper looks primed to capture his sixth title of this decade.

Verdict: Dr Crokes

LIMERICK SFC FINAL

Adare v Newcastle West, Gaelic Grounds, 4pm The first ever all-West Limerick football final will be a novel affair. Newcastle West get the nod to reclaim the title they last won in 2015.

Verdict: Newcastle West

LONDON SFC FINAL

Fulham Irish v Tír Chonaill Gaels, Ruislip, 2.30pm Bit of a fairy-tale in south-west London as Fulham, the city’s newest club, take on a traditional giant. Managed by Down All Ireland winner Gregory McCartan and with Owen Mulligan in attack, they might give this story a happy ending. Verdict: Fulham Irish

MAYO SFC FINAL

Ballintubber v Castlebar Mitchels, McHale Park, 3.30pm Hardly seems fair on Castlebar that they have to play a county final four days after edging past Garrymore in a semi-final replay. With the O’Connors and Alan Dillon, Ballintubber should be savvy enough to prey on that. Verdict: Ballintubber

ROSCOMMON SFC FINAL

Roscommon Gaels v St Brigid’s, Hyde Park, 4pm Frankie Dolan is in charge of a Brigid’s side that are seeking their 16th county title, but they won’t have it all their own way against the Gaels, who are looking to go back to the top for the first time since 2004. Still with the likes of Senan Kilbridge and Peter Domican, the 2013 All-Ireland champions should find a way.

Verdict: St Brigid’s

SLIGO SFC FINAL

Eastern Harps v Tourlestrane, Markevicz Park, 4pm This may pass as an audition for the county job for Eamon O’Hara. If he can lead Tourlestrane to two county titles in a row, his credentials may be hard to ignore.

Verdict: Tourlestrane

CORK SHC FINAL

Blackrock v Imokilly, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm Putting 4-17 on Sarsfields in last weekend’s semi-final replay says everything about the firepower of east Cork divisional side Imokilly. Séamus Harnedy and Paudie O’Sullivan proved to be an unstoppable combination, bagging 2-3 each in a pivotal week for Cork hurling. A huge crowd is expected as the news of John Meyler’s appointment has minds already turning to next spring and summer. Blackrock’s first final appearance in 14 years lends this a novel feel but it’s Imokilly who come into this on the crest of a wave.

Verdict: Imokilly

WATERFORD SHC FINAL

Ballygunner v De La Salle, Walsh Park, 3pm (Live TG4) Ballygunner have a fourth consecutive title in their sights and the wobble against Lismore last weekend should lead to the necessary refocusing. Any team with Kevin Moran or John Mullane on it though won’t go down without a serious fight.

Verdict: Ballygunner

CLARE SHC FINAL REPLAY

Clooney-Quin v Sixmilebridge, Cusack Park, 3.30pm Not just a one-man team insisted the Clooney-Quin management after the drawn game, on a day when Peter Duggan accounted for 10 points. Evergreen Niall Gilligan made an important cameo last time and Sixmilebridge look to have more of a scoring spread.

Verdict: Sixmilebridge

WEXFORD SHC FINAL

Oulart-the-Ballagh v St Martin’s, Innovate Wexford Park, 3.30pm Plenty of familiar faces feature in the Oulart side that have dominated the local scene. Another big ask for St Martin’s.

Verdict: Oulart-the-Ballagh

SLIGO SHC FINAL

Calry-St Joseph’s v Western Gaels, Markievicz Park, 2pm Calry-St Joseph’s are undisputed kingpins, contesting 13 out of the last 14 finals and the obvious fancy to complete a seven-in-a-row.

Verdict: Calry-St Joseph’s

ULSTER CLUB SHC FINAL

Ballygalget (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Athletic Grounds, 4pm Over 6,000 turned up to see Slaughtneil power past Dunloy in the semi-final, Cormac O’Doherty’s dead-ball striking just one impressive element. A bumper crowd expected as the rise of the proud dual Derry club continues.

Verdict: Slaughtneil