Preview: Weekend's County Hurling Finals action
Seamus Harnedy captained Imokilly to Cork SHC success in 2018.
Saturday October 19
Leitrim SHC Final
Carrick Hurling v Cluanin Iomaint, Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, 2pm
Holders Carrick face a Clainin Iomaint outfit, who have lost the last two Leitrim deciders.
Claunin Iomaint defeated Carrick in the 2016 final, but have lost a couple of finals since then.
That is why they will be determined to triumph again, but Carrick impressed in the 2018 showpiece emerging 2-7 to 0-7 victors.
Sunday October 20
Carlow SHC Final
Mount Leinster Rangers v St Mullins, Netwatch Cullen Park, 3.45pm
A repeat of the 2018 final which Mount Leinster Rangers won on a 3-10 to 1-13.
Indeed since 2013 these two clubs have met in four finals with two victories each.
Another tight encounter is expected with Mount Leinster Rangers eager to secure a third Carlow crown on the spin.
Cork SHC Final
Glen Rovers v Imokilly, Pairc Ui Rinn, 4pm
This eagerly anticipated encounter should be interesting as the Seamus Harnedy inspired Imokilly seek to complete a three in a row.
Imokilly have scored 3-13 and 4-19 in their last two final appearances showcasing the attacking talent in their ranks.
Glen Rovers, who triumphed in 2015 and 2016, will be prompted by the prolific Patrick Horgan.
Con O'Callaghan continues to impress for Cuala.
Dublin SHC Final
Cuala v St Brigids, Parnell Park, 4pm
St Brigid's have made remarkable progress during the Dublin Championship, but now face a daunting task against Cuala.
The splendid red and white team were winners in Dublin in 2015, 2016, and 2017 before delivering on the provincial and national stages.
Significant experience was acquired during those campaigns and the recent return of the dynamic Con O'Callaghan is a boost.
Brigid's, though, have been resilient under Johnny McGuirk and will be anxious to cause another surprise.
Laois SHC Final
Borris-Kilcotton v Rathdowney-Errill, O'Moore Park, 4pm
Ross King's last gasp goal ensured Rathdowney-Errill defeated Camross in a dramatic semi-final.
King supplied the decisive play in the closing stages of a keenly contested match, but Rathdowney-Errill now face Borris-Kilcotton.
PJ Scully's brilliant 18 point haul against Clough-Ballacolla guided Borris-Kilcotton back into the decider.
Meath SHC Final replay
Kildalkey v Kiltale, Pairc Tailteann, 3pm
It has been a successful and silverware laden decade for Kiltale, who have gleaned six Meath titles since 2012.
Before that Kildalkey set the standard for three years so they will be hoping to examine the current standard bearers.
St Rynagh's won the 2016 Offaly Senior Hurling title.
Offaly SHC Final
Birr v St Rynaghs, O'Connor Park, 3.30pm
The Offaly Senior Hurling Final shouldn't be short on excitement as rivals Birr and St Rynagh's collide.
Since last winning an Offaly Championship in 2008 Birr have suffered three final losses, including the 2016 defeat to St Rynagh's.
That was a delightful campaign for Rynagh's, who are intent on improving their own record in deciders.
Rynagh's have won only one of the last 10 finals they have played in so they will be striving to claim glory against Birr.
Westmeath SHC Final
Clonkill v Castletown-Geoghegan, TEG Cusack Park, 3.30pm
The Westmeath champions from the last two years clash in Mullingar.
Clonkill earned their 15th Westmeath crown in 2018, while Castletown Geoghegan were victors in 2017.
Raharney were beaten 1-15 to 0-15 by Clonkill with Peadar Scally netting the critical goal.
Aonghus Clarke was influential for Castletown Geoghegan when they cruised to an emphatic victory over Lough Lene Gaels.
