The climax of the club season sees two Ulster clubs intent on disrupting the party
The ignition of the floodlights in Wexford has attracted a sell-out attendance of more than 12,000. Darragh Egan has been disavowing any great investment in the result as opposed to the run-out but it would be a surprise if that dispassionate attitude prevailed in the circumstances.Galway v Donegal, Tuam Stadium, 2.0; Dublin v Meath, DCU St Clare’s, 5.15 – Live TG4Ballyhale Shamrocks v Dunloy Cúchullains , Croke Park, 1.
Ballyhale don’t go into many big matches at outsiders and it’s hard to think of one between the 2010 All-Ireland final and December’s semi-final – both of which they won.Might Ballyhale’s focus blur a little now that the chief task of beating the champions is complete? Dunloy came through against St Thomas’ with a good display, the core of their attack, Keelan Molloy and Conal Cunning, proving match winners.
They will need to strike early if they want to trigger doubts in the opposition and given the good All-Ireland performances of Dunloy’s predecessors Slaughtneil, including against Ballyhale, the favourites don’t want their opponents afforded any encouragement.Kilmacud Crokes v Watty Graham’s Glen , Croke Park, 3.30 – Live TG4
Moycullen’s perseverance did shine a light of Glen’s composure and self-confidence. On the other hand, Kilmacud after a clearly superior display nearly panicked into allowing Kerins O’Rahillys a glimpse of success, which they didn’t exploit. It showed, though, how jittery Kilmacud can be under late pressure such is their desire to atone for last season.
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