Martin Cooney & Francis McCann are one step away from an All-Ireland final writes Michael McGee

Ballymote will host 2 All-Ireland handball semi-finals tomorrow evening. First into action will be Martin Coooney in the Silver Masters B singles category. Cooney from the Castleconnor club had an impressive 21-6, 21-12 victory over Mayo's George Miller in the Connacht final two weeks ago. Cooney takes on Down's Sean McNally for a place in this year's All-Ireland final and should have the necessary fire power to overcome the Ulster champion.

In the following game Francis McCann has home advantage as he faces Monaghan's Conor McDonnell. McCann chasing his 18th All-Ireland handball title is the reigning champion following his victory over Cavan's Mickelleen Brady in last year's final. McCann like Cooney had an impressive Connacht campaign when getting the better of Mayo's Martin Vahey in the provincial final over 3 games. Both players should progress to the finals

All-Ireland handball championships 60 x 30 semi-finals

Saturday July 28th in Ballymote at 4 p.m

Silver Masters B singles: Martin Cooney v Sean McNally (Down)

Golden Maters A singles: Francis McCann v Conor McDonnell (Monaghan)