Seven club championship matches to watch out for this weekend
October 01, 2021
Patrickswell's Cian Lynch celebrates
With another hectic weekend of club championship fare in store, we pick out seven matches to keep close tab on…
Saturday
Mayo SFC round 2
Castlebar Mitchels v Westport, Pairc Josie Munnelly, 4pm – MayoGAATV
Mitchels will be out for revenge following last year’s 0-15 to 0-8 defeat to Lee Keegan’s side, which saw them miss out on a place in the knockout stages for the first time in 14 years.
Leitrim SFC semi-final
Ballinamore v St Mary’s Kiltoghert, Avant Money Pairc Sean Diarmada, 4.30pm – live.leitrimgaa.ie
The first of the weekend’s Leitrim SFC semi-finals pits the previous two beaten finalists against each other.
Sunday
Kilkenny SHL final
Bennettsbridge v Clara, UPMC Nowlan Park, 1pm – BeoSport
The ‘Bridge meet Clara in the league decider in what should be a tasty affair between the near neighbours who have both already guaranteed themselves a place in the championship quarter-finals.
Waterford SHC final
Ballygunner v Roanmore, Walsh Park, 2pm – TG4
43 games unbeaten, the Gunners stand on the brink of an historic eight-in-a-row of titles, while Roanmore contest their first senior final since 1990.
Tyrone SFC preliminary round
Ardboe v Dromore, Pomeroy, 3pm – BeoSport
It’s back down to business for Tyrone’s All-Ireland winning heroes as the fiercely competitive O’Neill Cup race goes to post – no club has retained the title in 15 years.
Galway SFC round 3
Annaghdown v Claregalway, Tuam Stadium, 3.45pm – TG4
This winner-takes-all Group 3 clash promises to a cracker and gets the TG4 treatment as part of a live double-header with the Waterford SHC final.
Limerick SHC quarter-final
Adare v Patrickswell, LIT Gaelic Grounds, 4pm – Limerick GAA TV
A last-four meeting against either Na Piarsaigh or Doon awaits, as Adare look to carry their winning form to the knockouts.
