Get Ready for an Exciting Weekend of Senior Club Championship Action
The weekend promises thrilling action in senior club championships across various regions. Clubs from Leinster, Ulster, Roscommon, Meath, Wicklow, Waterford, Galway, and Munster are set to showcase their talents on November 1 and 2.
Exciting Weekend of Senior Club Championship Action in Leinster
AIB Leinster Club SFC Round One
- Old Leighlin (Carlow) vs. Portarlington (Laois) – November 1, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6:15 PM
Old Leighlin aims to challenge the experienced Portarlington side. Old Leighlin’s Cathal Coughlan recently made headlines with a game-winning point in the Carlow SFC. Other key players include Aaron Amond and Seán Bambrick.
Portarlington, with five Laois titles in six years, has the upper hand in this matchup, featuring notable talents like Colm Murphy and Rioghan Murphy.
Newbridge vs. Dunloy
- AIB Ulster Club SFC Preliminary Round – November 1, Owenbeg, 6 PM
Newbridge, fresh off retaining their Derry SFC crown, looks up to the McGrogans and others for inspiration. Their resilience was evident in a recent tense match against Magherafelt.
Dunloy celebrates a historic Antrim SFC win and features threats like dual star Keelan Molloy and the Elliott brothers.
A Thrilling Replay in Roscommon
St Brigid’s vs. Padraig Pearses
- Roscommon SFC Final Replay – November 1, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2:30 PM
This highly anticipated replay follows a dramatic first match that ended in a draw, highlighted by Brian Stack’s equalizer for St Brigid’s.
St Brigid’s boasts talents like Conor Carroll and Eddie Nolan, while Padraig Pearses aims to compete fiercely with their star players.
Additional Matches in Leinster
- Summerhill (Meath) vs. Killoe Emmet Óg – November 2, Páirc Tailteann, 1:30 PM
- Baltinglass (Wicklow) vs. Athy (Kildare) – November 2, Echelon Park, 1:30 PM
- Waterford SFC Final: Rathgormack vs. The Nire – November 2, Fraher Field, 2 PM
Summerhill has momentum after their Meath championship victory, while Killoe looks for a repeat performance following their Longford SFC win. Baltinglass seeks to build on their first Wicklow title since 2020 against a strong Athy side.
Rathgormack looks for its third consecutive Waterford title against The Nire, a rematch of the earlier 2023 final.
Hurling Action Heats Up
Galway SHC Final
- Loughrea vs. St Thomas’ – November 1, Pearse Stadium, 6 PM
Loughrea, coming off a recent championship win, faces a formidable St Thomas side that has excelled in finals since 2012. Talents from both sides promise a high-stakes showdown.
AIB Munster Club SHC Quarter-Final
- Na Piarsaigh vs. Ballygunner – November 2, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3:30 PM
This matchup features two of the top teams in Munster. Ballygunner has secured five provincial titles, while Na Piarsaigh, with four wins, look to assert their dominance.
Key players from both teams will aim to shine on this competitive stage, ensuring an exciting conclusion to this championship weekend.
