Today’s Previews

ARMAGH SFC FINAL Crossmaglen v Granemore Athletic Grounds, 4.15pm

Losing back-to-back finals has led to a bit of soulsearching in Crossmaglen but their commitment to traditional principles and kicking the ball still underpins their approach. Having Jamie Clarke back in the mix boosts their chances, too.

Verdict: Crossmaglen

DERRY SFC FINAL

Glen v Slaughtneil

Celtic Park, 3.30pm

Glen were one of the breakout stories of 2021, winning a first championship by beating Slaughtneil, who are back in form, and fighting on two fronts once again. However, with a lot of miles on the clock, the holders get the nod.

Verdict: Glen

FERMANAGH SFC FINAL

Enniskillen Gaels v Erne Gaels

Brewster Park, 4pm

After losing last year’s final to Derrygonnelly, Enniskillen Gaels turned the tables in a thrilling semi-final and can finish off the job.

Verdict: Enniskillen Gaels

KERRY CLUB SFC FINAL

Kerins O’Rahilly’s v Templenoe Fitzgerald Stadium, 3pm

Focus switches back from East Kerry and David Clifford and company to the senior club football championship final, where Jack Savage and Killian Spillane have been leading lights in their club’s path to this point.

Verdict: Kerins O’Rahilly’s

LONGFORD SFC FINAL

Boyle v Strokestown Dr Hyde Park, 2.30pm

There’s a touch of novelty about this one after the modern powerhouses of Padraig Pearses and Clann na nGael were dumped out in the semi-final. Donie

Smith has been in inspired form for

Boyle and could be a decisive figure.

Verdict: Boyle

TIPPERARY SHC FINAL

Kiladangan v Kilruane

FBD Semple Stadium, 4.30pm, LIVE TG4

Darragh Egan spoke very well about the coaching culture in Kiladangan recently and how the involvement of senior players at underage level has helped the club reach its potential. The battling nature of their semi-final win over Drom-and-Inch suggests they can squeeze home. Verdict: Kiladangan

CLARE SHC FINAL Ballyea v Éire Óg Ennis Cusack Park, 3pm

Shane O’Donnell has carried his form with Clare into the club championship and David Reidy has been another key scoring figure. Ballyea have Tony Kelly and a wealth of big

game know-how but this could be Éire Óg’s year. Verdict: Éire Óg Ennis

DUBLIN SHC FINAL

Kilmacud Crokes v Na Fianna Parnell Pk, 2.30pm (LIVE on TG4)

The nature of last year’s final defeat couldn’t have been more heart-breaking for Na Fianna.

The squad have shown such character to bounce back and, while Crokes are eyeing up a double, the chance of history in a milestone senior title can inspire the Mobhi Road outfit to victory here.

Verdict: Na Fianna

LONDON SHC FINAL

Robert Emmetts v St Gabriel’s, Ruislip, 2pm SLIGO SHC FINAL

Easkey v Naomh Eoin, Markievicz Park, 3pm

LEINSTER CLUB SFC

Round 1: Castletown Wexford) v Portarlington (Laois); Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.30pm; St Mary’s, Ardee (Louth) v Colmcille (Longford), Ardee, 2.30pm.