Michael Murphy's Glenswilly face St Michael's in the Donegal Senior Football Championship.
DONEGAL SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Realt Na Mara v St Eunan's, Gaelic Park, 7.30pm
St Michael's v Glenswilly, The Bridge, 7.30pm
Saturday August 1
Naomh Conaill v Milford, Davy Brennan Memorial Park, 2.30pm
Kilcar v Termon, Pairc Tamhnaigh, 4.30pm
Killybegs v Glenfin, Eamonn O'Beirne Memorial Park, 6.30pm
Sunday August 2
Four Masters v Gaoth Dobhair, Tir Conaill Park, 2.30pm
St Nauls v Dungloe, Pairc Gearoid O Gallochoir, 4.30pm
Sean MacCumhaill v Ardara, Pairc Mhic Cumhaill, 6.30pm
The always competitive Donegal Senior Football Championship commences with several interesting fixtures on the agenda.
Glenswilly, powered by Michael Murphy, haven't triumphed since 2016, but face St Michael's on Friday.
Kilcar, Gaoth Dobhair, and holders Naomh Conaill are other clubs that have tasted glory in recent years.
CAVAN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Ramor United v Gowna, Kingspan Breffni, 8.15pm
Saturday August 1
Kingscourt Stars v Lacken, Lavey, 5pm
Killygarry v Cavan Gaels, Kingspan Breffni, 7.30pm
Castlerahan v Shercock, Edwin Carolan Community Park, 7.30pm
Mullahoran v Laragh United, St Matthews Park, 3pm
Crosserlough v Lavey, Kingspan Breffni, 7.30pm
Following three final defeats in a row, Castlerahan have subsequently won a couple of county titles in Cavan.
That demonstrates a real level of consistency and they remain one of the favourites.
Cavan Gaels, Ramor United, and Crosserlough are other clubs who have been in the mix, but this weekend's contests should be lively.
Dessie Ward remains a key performer for Ballybay.
MONAGHAN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Magheracloone v Ballybay, Inniskeen, 4pm
Donaghmoyne v Inniskeen, Donaghmoyne, 7pm
Sunday August 2
Carrickmacross v Castleblayney Faughs, Carrickmacross, 2pm
Latton O'Rahills v Scotstown, Latton, 5pm
Ballybay dealt with a Clontibret O'Neill's comeback adequately by replying with a couple of late points of their own, to force a draw last weekend.
Dessie Ward and the Wylies supply plenty of big match experience.
Elsewhere Scotstown are eager to return to the summit of the Monaghan game, but they will treat the Latton O Rahillys challenge with the utmost care and respect.
DERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Slaughtneil v Kilrea, Slaughtneil, 4pm
Eoghan Rua v Lavey, Coleraine, 4.15pm
Glen v Banagher, Watty Graham Park, 4pm
Ballinascreen v John Mitchels, Ballinascreen, 4pm
Swatragh v Dungiven, Swatragh, 4pm
Sunday August 2
O'Donovan Rossa v Ballinderry, Magherafelt, 4pm
Sean O'Leary GAC v O'Brien's GFC, Glen, 6.30pm
The Derry Senior Football Championship continues to provide stories with deep rivalries established.
Inevitably huge interest surrounds this weekend's encounters with O'Donovan Rossa and Ballinderry an eagerly anticipated match.
Eoghan Rua face Lavey, while the meeting of Glen and Banagher is another attractive fixture.
ANTRIM SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday August 2
Kickhams GAC Creggan v St Mary's Ahoghill, Kickhams GAC Creggan, 2pm
O'Donovan Rossa v Lamh Dhearg, Pairc Rossa, 2pm
Erins Own Cargin v St Brigid's GAC, Cargin, 2pm
St Mary's Aghagallon v St James, Pairc na nGael, 2pm
Naomh Gall v St Enda's, St Galls, 2pm
A busy Sunday awaits in Antrim with holders Erins Own Cargin hosting St Brigid's on Sunday afternoon.
Erins Own have won four of the last five Championships, while Lamh Dhearg, who face O'Donovan Rossa, are a club keen to stay relevant.
GALWAY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Claregalway v Killannin, Pearse Stadium, 7.30pm
Saturday August 1
Maigh Cuilinn v Micheal Breathnach, Pearse Stadium, 2.30pm
An Spideal v Barna, Maigh Cuilinn, 4.30pm
An Cheathru Rua v Milltown, Pearse Stadium, 5.30pm
Tuam Stars v Caherlistrane, Tuam Stadium, 7.30pm
Sunday August 2
Corofin v Oughterard, Pearse Stadium, 2.30pm
Salthill-Knocknacarra v St Michael's, Pearse Stadium, 5.30pm
Mountbellew-Moylough v Annaghdown, Tuam Stadium, 6pm
Similar to what is happening with Tullaroan and Ballyhale Shamrocks in Kilkenny, the reigning AIB All Ireland Club Senior and Intermediate Football champions meet in the west.
Standard bearers at the highest level, Corofin, face an emerging Oughterard, who include a fine prospect, Matthew Tierney, in attack.
The Group featuring Micheal Breathnach, Maigh Cuilinn, Annaghdown, and Mountbellew-Moylough will be packed with drama too.
A busy weekend of Mayo Senior Football Championship action awaits.
MAYO SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
The Neale v Garrymore, The Neale, 7pm
Ballaghaderreen v Belmullet, Ballaghaderreen, 7pm
Davitts v Bohola Moy Davitts, Davitts, 5pm
Ballintubber v Aghamore, Ballintubber, 7pm
Charlestown v Castlebar Mitchels, Charlestown, 5pm
Sunday August 2
Ballina Stephenites v Kiltane, Ballina, 4pm
Knockmore v Claremorris, Knockmore, 2pm
Breaffy v Westport, Breaffy, 4pm
In Mayo, where the importance of football is always high, this should be a weekend of high octane sport.
Plenty of sub plots exist. From the development of The Neale, to the clash between star studded Breaffy and Westport outfits.
Holders Ballintubber, with the O'Connor brothers instrumental, have been coached in a diligent fashion by Kevin Johnson.
SLIGO SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Shamrock Gaels, Kent Park, 7pm
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Tourlestrane, Tubbercurry, 7pm
Sunday August 2
Eastern Harps v Tubbercurry, Curry, 3pm
Calry/St Joseph's v Geevagh, Shamrock Gaels Park, 2pm
Tourlestrane have been an efficient club in Sligo winning four in a row and they are back in competitive action.
Last weekend Tourlestrane were able to watch the majority of the other contenders and know that Coolaney/Mullinabreena will need to respond following a loss to Calry/St Joseph's.
ROSCOMMON SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Strokestown v St Brigid's, Strokestown, 8pm
Saturday August 1
Elphin v Clann na nGael, Orchard Park, 7pm
St Croan's v Roscommon Gaels, Kiltoom, 7pm
Boyle v Tulsk, Strokestown, 4pm
Sunday August 2
Western Gaels v Fuerty, Dr Hyde Park, 1pm
Michael Glaveys v Padraig Pearses, Dr Hyde Park, 5pm
Great goals, brilliant long range points, and draws sprinkled some drama on the opening weekend in Roscommon.
The next series of fixtures should be similarly entertaining with Sunday's games at Dr Hyde Road attracting interest.
Western Gaels and Fuerty promises to be good, while Michael Glaveys will be eager to test themselves against holders Padraig Pearses, who divided the spoils with Boyle first time out.
LEITRIM SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Aughawillan v St Mary's, Aughawillan, 7pm
Mohill v Fenagh-St Caillins, Mohill, 7pm
Drumreilly v Melvin Gaels, Drumreilly, 7pm
Allen Gaels v Leitrim Gaels, Allen Gaels, 7pm
Leitrim Gaels made a winning start to life in the Leitrim SFC, but can expect a pumped up Allen Gaels to provide tough oppposition.
The meeting of Aughawillan and St Mary's is an important fixture too on Saturday evening.
MEATH SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Summerhill v Moynalvey, Trim, 7.30pm
Donaghmore/Ashbourne v Navan O'Mahonys, Skyrne, 7.30pm
Ratoath v Nobber, Pairc Tailteann, 7.30pm
Saturday August 1
Curraha v Wolfe Tones, Bective, 4.30pm
Na Fianna v Seneschalstown, Pairc Tailteann, 7pm
Sunday August 2
Simonstown Gaels v Skyrne, Pairc Tailteann, 2pm
Ratoath's first Meath SFC title was secured last year and they face Nobber at Pairc Tailteann on Friday evening.
On Sunday Simonstown Gaels and Skyrne, both intent on being involved at the business end of the Championship, clash at the same venue.
Former DIT and Laois Under 20 manager Billy O'Loughlin is in charge of Sarsfields.
KILDARE SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Raheens v Maynooth, St Conleth's Park, 7.30pm
Saturday August 1
Celbridge v Confey, St Conleth's Park, 12pm
Naas v Round Towers, St Conleth's Park, 3pm
Moorefield v Carbury, St Conleth's Park, 6pm
Sunday August 2
St Laurence's v Eadestown, St Conleth's Park, 12pm
Clane v Monasterevan, St Conleth's Park, 3pm
Sarsfields v Johnstownbridge, St Conleth's Park, 6pm
Monday August 3
Castledermot v Athy, St Conleth's Park, 6pm
Eight Kildare SFC matches will take place at Newbridge throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.
Champions Sarsfields face the Luke Dempsey trained Johnstownbridge.
WESTMEATH SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday July 31
Mullingar Shamrocks v Coralstown/Kinnegad, TEG Cusack Park, 7.30pm
Saturday August 1
Rosemount v Castledaly, Moate, 7pm
Sunday August 2
Athlone v Garrycastle, Tubberclair, 5pm
Tyrrellspass v St Loman's, TEG Cusack Park, 7.30pm
Sunday's derby game involving Athlone and champions Garrycastle will glean much local interest, while the game at TEG Cusack Park includes two highly regarded teams, Tyrrellspass and St Loman's.
TIPPERARY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Loughmore-Castleiney v Moyne-Templetuohy, Templemore, 7.30pm
Aherlow v Upperchurch-Drombane, Dundrum, 2pm
Killenaule v Cahir, Clonmel, 7pm
Arravale Rovers v Eire Og Annacarty-Donohill, Bansha, 7.30pm
Sunday August 2
Ballyporeen v Ardfinnan, Cahir, 2pm
Kilsheelan Kilcash v JK Brackens, 2pm
Clonmel Commercials v Galtee Rovers-St Pecans, New Inn, 7.30pm
Moyle Rovers v Moycarkey-Borris, Golden, 3pm
Holders Clonmel Commericals, Loughmore-Castleiney, Moyne, JK Brackens, Kilsheelan Kilcash, Galtee Rovers, Moyle Rovers, and Moycarkey-Borris all claimed victories in their first group games.
CLARE SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday August 1
Eire Og v Kilrush, Cusack Park, 1pm
Cratloe v Lissycassey, Cusack Park, 4pm
Kilmurry-Ibrickane v St Joseph's Milltown Malbay, Cooraclare, 7pm
Sunday August 2
Clondegad v Kilmihill, Cusack Park, 1pm
Ennistymon v Doonbeg, Milltown Malbay, 4pm
Cooraclare v St Breckan's, Milltown Malbay, 7pm
St Joseph's Milltown-Malbay have won three of the last five Clare SFC titles, but face an awkward assignment against Kilmurry-Ibrickane.
Saturday's game at Cooraclare is a repeat of the 2019 final which St Joseph's edged on a 0-12 to 0-8 scoreline.
