Edendork Face Clonduff in Ulster Clash as County Finals Reach Final Weekend
Four county finals across hurling and football anchor a busy weekend of Gaelic games action, headlined by Edendork’s quick turnaround in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. First-time Tyrone champions Edendork meet Down’s Clonduff at Páirc Esler on Saturday at 6:15 pm, just six days after securing their maiden county title.
Weather conditions will shift across the weekend. Saturday begins cloudy and wet in the north and west before clearing southeastwards with temperatures reaching 12 to 14 degrees. High pressure builds for Sunday to deliver drier, calmer conditions with sunny spells, though temperatures will dip to between 9 and 13 degrees in a light northerly wind.
Galway Hurling Showpiece Highlights Weekend Showdowns
Tommy Larkin’s feature in their first Galway Senior Hurling Championship final in 55 years when they face Loughrea at Pearse Stadium on Sunday at 3:00 pm. Loughrea is bidding for three-in-a-row, having defeated Cappataggle and St Thomas’ in the last two finals. Jason Flynn enters the fixture carrying scoring form for Larkin’s after hitting 0-13 against Clarinbridge in the semi-final.
In Leitrim, Carrick meet defending champions Cluainín Iomáint in the hurling decider at Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Saturday at 3:15 pm. TG4 broadcasts a live hurling double header on Sunday, opening with the Munster quarter-final clash between Cork champions Glen Rovers and Clare’s Inagh-Kilnamona at Páirc Uí Rinn at 1:15 pm, followed by the Galway final.
Tyrone Champions Battle Fatigue in Ulster Debut
Manager Brian McGuckin navigates a demanding six-day schedule after his side drew with Errigal Ciarán before winning a replay via Niall Morgan’s long-range free. The Tyrone victors travel without Neil Kilpatrick, who made a 14,320-mile round trip from Doha to play in the county final. Clonduff enters the fixture well-rested after claiming a first Down championship in 26 years.
In Leinster football, Maynooth meets Sarsfields in the Kildare decider at St Conleth’s Newbridge at 3:00 pm on Sunday. Maynooth reached the final by defeating Athy and eliminating Naas in extra-time. In Limerick, first-time finalists Kildimo-Pallaskenry face Fr Casey’s at Mick Neville Park on Sunday at 3:30 pm, with Kyle Hayes starring for the challengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can viewers watch the weekend’s live matches?
TG4 airs a live hurling double header on Sunday starting with Glen Rovers against Inagh-Kilnamona at 1:15 pm, followed by the Galway final at 3:00 pm.
What time does the Galway hurling final throw in?
Tommy Larkin’s and Loughrea meet at Pearse Stadium on Sunday with throw-in scheduled for 3:00 pm.
Who are the reigning champions in the Leitrim hurling final?
Cluainín Iomáint enters Saturday’s Leitrim hurling decider at Páirc Seán MacDiarmada as the defending champions, facing Carrick at 3:15 pm.