Diarmuid O'Connor, Kerry, and Mattie Ruane, Mayo, in Allianz Football League action.
Saturday April 2
Allianz Football League Division Three Final
Louth v Limerick, Croke Park, 4.45pm
Allianz Football League Division Four Final
Cavan v Tipperary, Croke Park, 2.30pm
Sunday April 3
Allianz Football League Division One Final
Kerry v Mayo, Croke Park, 4pm
Allianz Football League Division Two Final
Galway v Roscommon, Croke Park, 1.45pm
As an eagerly anticipated Championship edges closer an interesting weekend of football awaits at GAA headquarters.
Four matches with plenty of subplots are on the agenda. Kerry, eager to make an impact under Jack O'Connor, have been primed for battles throughout the competition.
Only one loss was suffered, but by last Sunday the Kingdom's place in the decider had been secured. For opponents Mayo it has been a satisfactory stint too.
James Horan continues to integrate emerging players into the Mayo camp by providing them with meaningful game time. That Jason Doherty has also returned following a demanding injury is another source of optimism.
Away defeats were suffered against Kerry and Tyrone, but Mayo will head for the Jones Road venue heartened.
There is a real depth to the Mayo panel, but they know that a severe test awaits against a talented Kerry forward line.
Will Padraig O'Hora be given the onerous task of marking David Clifford? Who will be in the Mayo half back line? Can Mayo drive forward from deep?
Kerry, though, under a highly regarded new management team have enjoyed some encouraging moments, but 70 minutes spent in the company of Mayo is ideal preparation for the challenges ahead.
Seán Kelly, Galway, and Ultan Harney, Roscommon, during the Connacht FBD League Final in January.
In Division Two Galway's development this year has been impressive, but Roscommon are loaded with confidence too.
Captain Seán Kelly is leading by example, while Paul Conroy and Damien Comer have supplied valuable assistance.
Before Sunday's Roscommon reversal Galway had reeled off six wins on the spin to secure top flight status for next year.
Anthony Cunningham's work with Roscommon is worthy of the utmost respect too. Initially without the St Faithleach's and Padraig Pearses contingent, Roscommon still chalked up five victories and two draws from seven matches.
Conor Cox, Cian McKeon, and Ciaráin Murtagh remain key forwards for Roscommon, who want to hoist national silverware.
Louth manager Mickey Harte.
Billy Lee's remarkable journey with Limerick continues, but another demanding match against Louth is on the agenda.
Mickey Harte has steered Louth to successive promotions underlining the importance of sheer hard work.
Sam Mulroy's scoring prowess has been evident once more for Louth, who are beginning to acquire confidence and momentum.
Josh Ryan's effectiveness helped to earn Limerick Division Two status for 2023, but the manner in which Lee has transformed their fortunes means this promises to be a lively tussle.
Tipperary forward Conor Sweeney.
Despite a shaky start to the league, Tipperary still were sufficiently crafty to earn a top two finish.
A win away to Cavan highlighted Tipperary's potential with Conor Sweeney an instrumental attacker.
David Power's charges will be encouraged by how they finished the group stages, but Cavan are a capable team.
Gearoid McKiernan and Thomas Galligan landed vital scores at various stages of the campaign to earn promotion. Now they will want to finish the league by raising the Division Four title.
