Saturday September 30

Meath SHC Final

Kiltale v Kildalkey, Pairc Tailteann, 4.30pm

Kiltale have won the last three Meath hurling titles and are fancied outfit again.

Kildalkey's last crown was in 2011 when they completed a three in a row themselves.

In the first round Kiltale beat Kildalkey by 1-19 to 2-10, but the losers have responded impressively defeating Dunderry, Boardsmill, Killyon, Blackhall Gaels, Ratoath, and Dunboyne.

Kiltale, who will be looking to Jack Regan to supply scores, have been efficient throughout the campaign.

Sunday October 1

Offaly SHC Final

Kilcormac/Killoughey v St Rynagh's, O'Connor Park, 3.45pm

St Rynagh's ended a 23 year search for an Offaly Championship in 2016 and they want to remain on top of the pile.

Kilcormac-Killoughey, who enjoyed a glorious stint between 2012 and 2014, will bring similar intent to Tullamore on Sunday.

In two of those three Kilcormac-Killoughey victories, St Rynagh's suffered losses so there is an interesting recent history involving the clubs.

Rynagh's overcame Seir Keiran by 0-14 to 1-10 in the semi-final with Stephen Quirke's eight point haul crucial.

Gary Kelly and Paul Quirke were others to impress, but Kilcormac-Killoughey also eked out a narrow win over Belmont.

Cillian Kiely, James Gorman, and Ciaran Slevin were vital figures, while the experienced Ger Healion remains a key performer.

Westmeath SHC Final

Castletown Geoghegan v Raharney, TEG Cusack Park, 3.30pm

Holders Raharney will face a demanding task against Castletown Geoghegan in Mullingar.

Killian Doyle struck nine points in the semi-final win over rivals Clonkill.

Westmeath captain Aonghus Clarke nailed eight points as Castletown Geoghegan beat Lene Gaels.

Kildare SHC Final

Ardclough v Naas, Newbridge, 4pm

Naas have invested hugely in the underage ranks during the past decade.

Will they be rewarded with a Kildare title on Sunday or can Ardclough cause a surprise?

Naas lost last year's decider to Celbridge, but they avenged that defeated in the semi-final.

Since last winning in 2006, Ardlcough have lost finals in 2008 and 2015.

Wicklow SHC Final

Bray Emmets v Glenealy, Aughrim, 3.30pm

Bray Emmets will be looking to secure a fourth Wicklow crown in a row on Sunday.

Since losing the 2013 final to Glenealy, Bray have been the top team in the county, but required a replay to overcome Carnew Emmets in 2016.

Longford SHC Final

Longford Slashers v Wolfe Tones, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 3.30pm

Wolfe Tones are hoping to earn a fifth title on the spin.

Two years ago they were too strong for this weekend's opponents, Longford Slashers, on a 4-11 to 0-10 scoreline.