Shamrocks Ballyhale forward Colin Fennelly continues to impress.
Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship Final
Sunday September 27
Shamrocks Ballyhale v Dicksboro, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2.30pm
Before Shamrocks embarked on a stunning run gathering two Kilkenny, Leinster, and AIB All Ireland titles, Dicksboro claimed county glory in 2017.
The proud Dicksboro club have returned to prominence in the past decade, but they know that Ballyhale remain the most prized scalp of the lot.
A gripping semi-final against James Stephens ultimately culminated in a Shamrocks success.
Stars are sprinkled throughout the field with TJ Reid and Colin Fennelly providing a potent attacking threat.
Galway Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Sunday September 27
Cappataggle v St Thomas', Kenny Park, 3pm
A Covid case ensured this fixture was postponed until Sunday.
Turloughmore await the winners in the final with Cappataggle eager to advance to the decider following three last four losses in 2017, 2018, and 2019 against Liam Mellows.
St Thomas', powered by the Burkes and Cooneys, have won two Championships in a row and remain a formidable outfit.
Coach Davy Fitzgerald and the Sixmilebridge panel pictured ahead of the Clare SHC Semi-Final.
Clare Senior Hurling Championship Final
Sunday September 27
O'Callaghan's Mills v Sixmilebridge
It has been a remarkable stint for O'Callaghan's Mills, who have reached a first Clare SHC Final since 1993.
Having just avoided relegation last year, the Mills now are hoping to cause an upset against the holders.
Colin Crehan and Jacob Loughnane scored heavily in the win over Ballyea.
Sixmilebridge, though, are a crafty outfit well organised by Tim Crowe and Davy Fitzgerald.
Cork Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals
Saturday September 26
Blackrock v UCC, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 4pm
Glen Rovers v Erins Own, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 7.30pm
Blackrock, the most prolific winners of the competition, face a UCC team with some accomplished performers.
Glen Rovers, with Patrick Horgan prolific, expect a tough test too against an emerging Erins Own.
St Rynagh's highly regarded manager Ken Hogan.
Offaly Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals
Saturday September 26
Belmont v Kilcormac-Killoughey, Birr, 4.30pm
Sunday September 27
Birr v St Rynagh's, Bord Na Mona O'Connor Park, 4.30pm
A repeat of the 2019 decider between St Rynagh's and Birr should be lively.
Rynagh's prevailed by the narrowest of margins and it could be similarly tight once more.
Kilcormac-Killoughey have shown glimpses of their ability too, but they will afford Belmont the utmost of respect.
Wicklow Senior Hurling Championship Final
Sunday September 27
Bray Emmets v Carnew Emmets, Aughrim, 4.30pm
Holders Bray Emmets face Carnew Emmets, who have lost six finals since last winning in 2009.
Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship Final
Padraig Pearses v Athleague, Dr Hyde Park, 1pm
2018 winners Athleague clash with 2017 victors Padraig Pearses in the Roscommon SHC decider at Dr Hyde Park.
