Tony Kelly is an outstanding performer for Ballyea.
By Cian O'Connell
Saturday October 29
Dublin SHC Final
Cuala v Kilmacud Crokes, Parnell Park, 3pm
The champions from the last two years collide on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be an interesting decider.
Cuala produced a fine display to defeat St Jude's by 10 points in 2015, in the previous final Kilmacud Crokes defeated them by four.
Kilmacud Crokes, who have only won two titles since 1985, overcame O'Tooles by 2-19 to 0-13 in the Semi-Final.
Cuala beat Lucan Sarsfields by 0-13 to 0-7 with David Treacy's nine point haul influential.
Roscommon SHC Final replay
Four Roads v Oran, Athleague, 3pm
Four Roads are looking to earn a ninth Roscommon title in a row, but they were given a real fright by Oran in the drawn match. Oran scored three first half goals, but Four Roads battled back impressively after the restart.
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Sunday October 30
Pauric Mahony scored 1-11 for Ballygunner in the Waterford SHC Final.
Munster SHC Quarter Final
Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) v Ballygunner (Waterford), Semple Stadium, 2pm
Two teams who want to deliver on the provincial stage meet at Semple Stadium.
Last Sunday Ballygunner earned a third Waterford title in a row when hammering Passage at Walsh Park.
Pauric Mahony scored 1-11 for Ballygunner, who won their only Munster crown in 2001.
Thurles Sarsfields have only triumphed in Munster once too in 2012 which is surprising considering they have emerged from Tipperary on seven occasions since 2005.
Padraic and Ronan Maher are key figures for Thurles, who also feature former Premier County star Lar Corbett in attack.
Clare SHC Final replay
Ballyea v Clonlara, Cusack Park, 3pm
The first instalment ended in a welter of excitement with Tony Kelly and Cathal 'Tots' O'Connell trading delightful points.
Ultimately it means a much anticipated replay will be required to see who will be crowned Clare champions.
Ballyea, searching for a first ever senior title, will be prompted by the splendid Kelly, while Paul Flanagan and Gary Brennan are other key contributors. John Conlon, Darach Honan, and Colm Galvin are involved for Clonlara.
Henry Shefflin continues to impress for Ballyhale Shamrocks.
Kilkenny SHC Final
Ballyhale Shamrocks v O'Loughlin Gaels, Nowlan Park, 3pm
A large crowd is expected at Nowlan Park as Ballyhale Shamrocks and O'Loughlin Gaels are both anxious to return to the top of the pile in Kilkenny.
Since 2006 Ballyhale have won six Kilkenny Championships, but O'Loughlin Gaels are developing nicely too.
O'Loughlin Gaels last title was in 2010 and Martin Comerford was instrumental in the Semi-Final win over Rower-Inistioge.
Ballyhale Shamrocks remain a star studded outfit with TJ Reid, Colin Fennelly, and Henry Shefflin combining to score 0-16 between them against Clara in the penultimate round.
Mayo SHC Final replay
Ballyhaunis v Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, 1pm
Dual star Keith Higgins struck six points in the drawn match last weekend. Higgins scored a last gasp point to force a replay against Tooreen, who were inspired by Kenny Feeney.
