Pre-season finals top the bill

January 25, 2015

Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny and Mick O'Grady of Kildare. INPHO

The O'Byrne Cup final in Newbridge and Connacht FBD League final in Kiltoom take centre stage in what promises to be another busy afternoon of GAA fare.

With the start of the Allianz Football League just six days away, the four finalists will be keen to lay down a marker by picking up early-season silverware. A full house is expected in St. Conleth's Park for the O'Byrne Cup final meeting of holders Kildare and Dublin, while Roscommon will be seeking to bring an end to Kevin Walsh's unbeaten start as Galway manager at the St. Brigid's grounds.

In hurling Leinster's Walsh and Kehoe Cup tournaments continue, while it's a huge day for 16 club teams who are just one game away from playing an All-Ireland final at Croke Park.

Football

O'Byrne Cup final

Kildare v Dublin, Newbridge, 2pm

Connacht FBD League final

Roscommon v Galway, Kiltoom, 2.15pm

All-Ireland club IFC semi-finals

St Croan's v Sean O'Mahonys, Breffni Park, 2pm
Ardfert v Warrenpoint, O'Moore Park, 2pm

All-Ireland club JFC semi-finals

Moate v John Mitchels, Pairc Tailteann, 1pm
Brosna v Rock, Ballinasloe, 2pm

Hurling

Walsh Cup round 3

Dublin v Antrim, Parnell Park, 2pm
Laois v Wexford, Abbeyleix, 2pm
Offaly v Galway, O'Connor Park, 2pm

Kehoe Cup round 2

Kildare v Wicklow, Hawkfield, 12.30pm
Longford v St Pats-Mater Dei, Pearse Park, 2pm
Louth v Meath, Darver, 2pm
Fingal v Maynooth University, Swords, 2pm

All-Ireland club IHC semi-finals

Cappataggle v Kilburn Gaels, Gaelic Grounds, 1pm
Cappoquin v O`Donovan Rossa, Cusack Park, 2pm

All-Ireland club JHC semi-finals

Castleblayney v Fullen Gaels, Parnells GAA, Coolock, 1pm
Annaghdown v Bennettsbridge, Nenagh, 2pm


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