SUNDAY 29 JANUARY
Connacht SFL final
1400 Roscommon v Galway, Kiltoom
Wins over Sligo and Leitrim were enough to see the defending champions Galway reach another decider. Roscommon topped their group on scoring difference, but some cause for concern was the manner in which they shipped three goals late on to allow Mayo sneak a one-point win last weekend.
That said, Rossies manager Kevin McStay is taking the positives from this campaign, insisting that his side are heading in the right direction ahead of a tough Division 1 opener away to Tyrone.
Galway are among the favourites to get promotion from tier two and with the emergence of Barry McHugh, Michael Day and Killian McDaid as attacking threats, the early season vibes are good.
O'Byrne Cup final
1400 Louth v Dublin, Drogheda
It's a first O'Byrne Cup decider for Louth since 2011, while Dublin are looking to regain the trophy they last captured in 2015.
After the semi-final win over Meath, Louth boss was full of praise for his charges and believes they are in good shape ahead of a spring campaign in Division 3.
Speaking to RTÉ Sport, he said: "We have played four games in 2017 and we have won all four of them, so winning is becoming a habit with the group. Ultimately, they’re resilient, they’re driven, they’re trying to become as good as they can be. It’s a pleasure working with them.
"Every fellow we have in the panel is striving [to get better] and it is just a great group to work with.”
Dublin have been working with a developmental squad throughout and temporary boss Paul Clarke feels that seven or eight of the players may push for places in Jim Gavin's squad for the league.
Looking ahead to Sunday's final, Clarke told RTÉ Sport: "Another real competitive game will bring the group on, the team on and players on another bit. For a Louth team to beat Meath [in the semi-final], that’s a great result for them, they’ll be really delighted with that.
"We’ll be underdogs going into it but it’s a challenge that all those guys are looking forward to."
Munster SHL final
1400 Limerick v Cork, Gaelic Grounds
In a repeat of their clash from two weeks ago, Limerick and Cork will battle it out in the Munster SHL decider. On 15 January, Cork had 21 points to spare over their opposition - Patrick Horgan and Shane Kingston bagged two goals each as the Rebels ran riot.
In other games, Kieran Kingston's side finished strongly to defeat both Waterford and Clare - ideal preparation then for the Leesiders before the competitive waters of the league's top flight.
After their trimming a fortnight ago. Limerick recovered to beat Clare in a tight encounter and then had too much in hand for Kerry.
Walsh Cup semi-final
1400 Wexford v Kilkenny, New Ross
This game will be a good test for Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford against the form team in this season's Walsh Cup. It's interesting that Fitzgerald has only used 18 players in the three January games to date. Not many from the recent Leinster U-21 winning sides are getting a look in so far.
The Cats have been keeping the scoreboard operator busy in accounting for DCU, Antrim and Westmeath. Things should be a little bit tougher for them in New Ross.
Kehoe Cup Round 3
1400 Longford v Louth, Glennon Bros Pearse Park
1400 Wicklow v Trinity College, Greystones
All-Ireland club IFC semi-finals |
1415 St Colmcilles (Meath) v Pomeroy (Tyrone), Athletic Grounds
1415 Westport (Mayo) v Kenmare (Kerry), Cusack Park, Ennis
All-Ireland club IHC semi-finals
1300 Carrickshock (Kilkenny) v Robert Emmetts (Britain), O'Moore Park
1415 Ahascragh-Fohenagh (Galway) v Lismore (Waterford), O'Connor Park
All-Ireland club JFC semi-finals
1230 Dunedin Connollys (Britain) v Rock (Tyrone), Athletic Grounds
1230 Louisburgh (Mayo) v Glenbeigh-Glencar (Kerry), Cusack Park, Ennis
All-Ireland club JHC semi-finals
1230 Calry-St Joseph's (Sligo) v Mayfield (Cork), O'Connor Park
1400 Mooncoin (Kilkenny) v Lamh Dhearg (Antrim), Trim, 2pm
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
Dr McKenna Cup final
Tyrone 2-13 Derry 1-07
Walsh Cup semi-final
Galway 4-37 IT Carlow 0-15 Pearse Stadium
Munster SHL round 5
Waterford 4-21 Kerry 0-15, Fraher Field
RTÉ COVERAGE
1230 Live score updates on all of Sunday's games on www.rte.ie/gaa
1400 RTE Radio 1's Sunday Sport will have reporters on the day's key games.
Sunday will see rain in all areas early on, with remaining frost over Ulster, clearing quickly. But drier, brighter weather, with sunny spells, in Munster later in the morning, will extend up through the country through the course of the afternoon. Top afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 C., in northern areas, but 10 to 12 C., elsewhere, best along the south coast. Winds light to moderate and variable in direction
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