TG4 Ladies Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
Cavan v Monaghan, Saturday, 7.00, Galbally
Monaghan’s senior ladies will hope to follow in the footsteps of the men when they take on Cavan in the Ulster championship on Saturday.
This is a repeat of last year’s final, which Monaghan won to return to the top of the provincial tree. Monaghan needed back-to-back wins over Armagh to retain their NFL Division One status this spring, while Cavan got to the Division Two Final, where they lost to Westmeath after a replay. Donegal await in the final after their comeback victory over Armagh last weekend.
Monaghan, who lost narrowly to Cork at the All-Ireland semi-final stage last year, will hope that the Courtney and McAnespie sisters, Cathriona McConnell, Caoimhe Mohan and Gráinne McNally can lead their challenge, with Aisling Doonan, Ailish Cornyn, Sinéad Greene, Donna English and Mona Sheridan central to Cavan’s chances.
Platinum Tanks Reserve Football Championship Crawley Cup Final
Ballybay v Seán McDermotts, Saturday, 7.00, Rockcorry
Seán McDermotts attempt to defend the RFC Crawley Cup Final when they take on Ballybay in Saturday’s final at Rockcorry.
After winning this title last year, the Seáns are through to another final after wins over Monaghan Harps, Doohamlet and Killanny. Having also been drawn in the preliminary round, Ballybay have seen off Rockcorry, Éire Óg and Carrickmacross. Ballybay sit top of the RFL Division 2A with six wins from seven games, including a narrow defeat of their Threemilehouse opponents.
Paddy O’Neill, Eoin McKearney, Aaron Toner, Shane Monaghan, Cian Hand and Fergal Smyth could play key roles for Ballybay, as could James Treanor, James McAleer, Noel Rice, Martin Kieran and Ryan McGuinness for the Seáns.
Platinum Tanks Reserve Football Championship McKeown Cup Final
Clontibret v Corduff, Sunday, 5.00, Blackhill
Clontibret and Corduff contest the RFC McKeown Cup Final in Blackhill on Sunday.
Corduff are well clear at the top of the RFL Division Three table with no defeats in seven rounds and they have knocked out Oram and Inniskeen en route to this final. Clontibret, who are third in the league, have seen off Killeevan and Truagh in the championship.
Corduff could be able to call on the likes of Seán Burns, Seán McEnaney, Fionn O’Callaghan and George McKitterick, while Clontibret will need big performances from Dean McDonnell, Kevin Ward, Darragh Hughes, Paul Winters and Colin Todd.
The SFL, IFL and JFL continue with star games next Wednesday.
With County Monaghan Credit Unions Senior Football League leaders Scotstown not playing until June 30, fellow unbeaten side Latton can go top if they win away to Monaghan Harps. Ballybay and Clontibret will bid to return to winning ways when they travel to Donaghmoyne and Magheracloone, respectively, while Truagh make the long trip to Killanny.
Monaghan Electrical Intermediate Football League table-toppers Carrickmacross are away to Aughnamullen, while in-form Corduff travel to Tyholland, Inniskeen host Cremartin and Doohamlet make the short trek to Blackhill.
Eurotech Junior Football League joint-leaders Currin and Seán McDermotts clash in Scotshouse, while the other two teams in the top four – Clones and Éire Óg – also go head-to-head. The other fixtures are Drumhowan v Aghabog; Killeevan v Scotstown; and Oram v Rockcorry.
Silver Hill Farm Senior Hurling League joint-leaders Castleblayney and Clontibret meet on Thursday, while Carrickmacross host Craobh Rua.
It’s second v third in the Platinum Tanks Reserve Football League Division 2A on Saturday when Drumhowan host Killanny, while Carrickmacross meet Aghabog in Division Three.
By cshalvey Sat 17th Jun
