Saturday Wexford SFC final St Martin's v St James's, Innovate Wexford Park, 4.0 – Two interesting stories: Martin's going for a senior double after their hurlers' success in blitzing Glynn-Barntown and reaching the final against Oulart and James's in a first senior final after coming up from intermediate last year. Martin's have the firepower and experience to take the first step towards the double.
Roscommon SHC final replay Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses, Athleague, 4.0 – Another club on the track of a senior double, Pádraig Pearse's snatched a draw from eight-in-a-row aspirants Four Roads but the champions should make sure this time. Sunday Ulster club SFC preliminary round Slaughtneil Emmets (Derry) v Derrygonnelly Harps (Fermanagh), Owenbeg, 3.30 – Slaughtneil not only clinched the Derry senior double but did so for a second year. Last season's All-Ireland finalists negotiated the county final comeback by Coleraine to carve out yet another win built on miserly concession. Derrygonnelly did well to depose Roslea but this is a step too far.
Antrim SFC final Cargin v Lámh Dhearg, Ahoghill, 4.0 – Cargin have the experience in a third successive decider to prolong Lámh Dhearg's losing sequence in finals to five in 13 years. Clare SFC final Cooraclare v Miltown Malbay, Cusack Park, 4.0 – It's all of 50 years since these West Clare clubs last met in a final and 18 and 25 years respectively since they won the title. Cooraclare look better positioned.
Cork SFC final Castlehaven v Nemo Rangers, Páirc Ui Rinn, 4.0 – With all the noises off concerning the county senior manager's job - nearly three months after Brian Cuthbert stepped down – the county final is a city – West Cork affair. Castlehaven have won two of the last three titles whereas Nemo haven't done so in five years. It's hard to see past 'Haven: they combine the positive experience of recent wins with a young, mobile team featuring the Hurleys, Mark Collins and Damien Cahalane. Nemo's have plenty of experience with Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé, a recent recruit, and former Cork star James Masters in Steven O'Brien's ranks. Castlehaven won when the clubs met in the 2013 final and can maintain their strong record against the roll of honour leaders.
Donegal SFC final Naomh Conaill v St Eunan's, MacCumhaill Park, 4.0 – St Eunan's have won an imposing five titles in the last eight years, including defeat of tomorrow's Glenties opponents in 2009 and in 2012 to a late, late Lee McMonagle goal. Both had comfortable semi-final wins and the scene is set for an evenly contested encounter. It's five years since Naomh Conaill won the championship but Eunan's have a persuasive combination of experience and exciting younger talent and can keep the title in Letterkenny. Kildare SFC final Athy v Sarsfields, Newbridge, 4.0 – Athy fashionably ditched their manager albeit during the campaign but knock-on effect of Brian Cardiff taking over was the club's best form since winning the title in 2011. There are however injury doubts about returned soccer professional Kevin Feely and John Crofton's Sarsfields may just have the edge, whetted by failure to beat Moorefield in the last three finals, including a replay 12 months ago. Laois SFC final Portlaoise v Emo, O'Moore Park, 5.15 – Big contrast here between perennial champions Portlaoise, on the verge of a ninth successive title and Emo, whose sole previous win was 43 years ago. Former county player Michael Lawlor, now in his 40s, racks up a third final in as many decades, having lost in 1994 and 2004. Unfortunately for him the wait looks likely to continue.
Limerick SFC final Dromcollogher-Broadford v Newcastlewest, Kilmallock, 4.0 – Newcastle had a recent run of three defeats in county finals, two of them by Drom-Broadford but there was an energy to the big win over champions Ballylanders in the semi-finals that makes it possible they could win a first county in 23 years. Monaghan SFC final Monaghan Harps v Scotstown, Clones, 3.30 – Harps surprised eliminated the champions, a disappointing Clontibret team in the semi-finals but this will be an altogether steeper challenge against the champions of two years ago. Scotstown, orchestrated by the Hughes brothers Kieran and Darren, look too strong for Harps, who are after a first title in 92 years. Roscommon SFC final Clann na nGael v Pádraig Pearses, Dr Hyde Park, 4.30 – Tale of two Currans, Shane and Paul, who also met in the All-Ireland club final of 2013 when the former was in goal for St Brigid's and the latter managing Ballymun. Pearses could be on a double after Saturday's hurling final but the form of the Shines at centrefield more suggests Clann to break a 19-year duck.
Tipperary SFC final Clonmel Commericials v Moyle Rovers, Thurles, 4.30 – South Tipp rivals come to Semple Stadium. Moyle annihilated Galtee Rovers in the semi-final but Clonmel had the harder route and travelled it impressively, eliminating champions Loughmore with a bit to spare and with Ian Fahey and Michael Quinlivan on board they can win. Carlow SHC final Mount Leinster Rangers v St Mullin's, Netwatch Cullen Park, 4.0 – Surprise All-Ireland finalists in 2014, MLR lost their county title last season but are well favoured to rectify that this weekend.
Offaly SHC final Coolderry v St Rynagh's, O'Connor Park, 4.0 – Under former Galway hurler Francis Forde, Rynagh's were a revelation in the semi-final when eliminating three-in-a-row champions Kilcormac-Killoughey whose predecessors as Leinster champions and All-Ireland finalists, Coolderry provide this weekend's opposition. There's a freshness and momentum to the Banagher outfit that can bridge the 22-year gap to their last title.
Waterford SHC final Ballygunner v Tallow, Walsh Park, 4.0 – Champions Ballygunner controlled the semi-final against Fourmilewater without ever being quite able to relax and they now face their opponents from the 2011 final, which ended in a big defeat for Tallow. With Kilkenny-style consistency the Gunners are in a 18th final in 21 seasons and are unsurprisingly hot favourites despite missing the injured Pauric Mahony against a Tallow side whose semi-final win over Ballyduff Upper was bank-rolled by Thomas Ryan's 1-5 from play.
Westmeath SHC semi-final Clonkill v Raharney, Cusack Park, 3.0 – Champions Raharney have never retained the county title and may not do so here either if Clonkill can tidy up their shooting and assuming Brendan Murtagh is his reliable self.
