Colleges Finals

Sunday

Sunday

Leinster SFC Final

St Patrick's, Navan v St Mel's, Longford, Cusack Park, Mullingar, 3.30 - Can this be St Patrick's year? Yet to win an All-Ireland title, they dismissed the current champions Good Counsel after an epic semi-final and have the ability to go all the way - strengthened by useful forwards Shane McKeigue and Ivan McCormack.

St Mel's, who have won a record 29 titles in Leinster, sneaked past Moate in their semi-final only after extra-time, but also have scoring forwards in William Murray and Enda Williams. The momentum appears to be with St Patrick's, however.

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Connacht SFC Final

St Jarlath's, Tuam v St Colman's, Claremorris, Tuam, 2.30 - With a record 11 All-Ireland titles, St Jarlath's have always been formidable opponents, especially in Connacht. Five of the losing finalists from Croke Park are back this year, including the excellent Tomas Griffin at midfield.

For St Colman's - who last won in Connacht back in 1981 - a repeat of such honours will have to wait a little longer.

Munster SHC: Dr Harty Cup Final

St Flannan's, Ennis v Our Lady's, Templemore, Nenagh, 3.0 - St Flannan's are looking for a third All-Ireland title in succession and the feeling this year is that they haven't yet moved out of first gear. Anthony Quinn was the stand-out of their semi-final win over Thurles CBS when scoring 1-7 from corner forward.

Templemore certainly have a challenge on their hands and stole a late goal to earn a replay in their semi-final meeting with Nenagh CBS, eventually coming through by just a point, but appear to lack the depth to overcome this St Flannan's side.

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics