Preview: Weekend's Allianz Hurling League Finals
Aaron Dunphy continues to impress for Laois. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Saturday March 28
Allianz Hurling League Division Two Final
Laois v Kerry, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 2pm, Spórt TG4 YouTube
With promotion secured to Division 1B for next year, Laois and Kerry now battle for silverware in Portlaoise.
Tommy Fitzgerald's charges have been hugely impressive so far in 2026 - registering six straight victories.
In Round Four, Kerry only lost to Laois by a single point, but responded by earning victories over Mayo and Meath to secure a top two finish.
That was heartening for John Griffin's team, with Ronan Walsh and Tom Doyle netting goals.
Laois' slick forward line has been effective with Aaron Dunphy and Cormac Byrne prominent against London at McGovern Park on Saturday.
Allianz Hurling League Division Three Final
Wicklow v Donegal, Echelon Park, 2pm
In a competitive Division Three, Wicklow and Donegal have emerged as the two promoted outfits.
Donegal faced Roscommon in a crucial last round tie with Mickey McCann's team prevailing 3-20 to 0-19.
Josh Cronnolly McGee, Richie Ryan, and Liam McKinney were influential figures in that success for Donegal.
Fionn Darcy and Eoin McCormack starred for Wicklow, who were convincing winners over Louth.
The previous week, in Round Six, Wicklow overcame Donegal 0-21 to 0-14.
Allianz Hurling League Division Four Final
Sligo v Longford, Markievicz Park, 2pm
Sligo won all group phase matches, but they will be aware of Longford's threat in the Division Four decider.
Last weekend's dress rehearsal culminated with a 4-25 to 3-11 Sligo triumph.
The prolific Andrew Kilcullen struck 3-9 for Sligo in that encounter, while the O'Kelly-Lynch's are accomplished hurlers.
Johnny Casey, Micheal Mulcahy, Martin Farrell, and Reuben Murray are capable performers for Longford, who will be hoping to cause an upset in the north west.
