Football

All-Ireland club final day: All you need to know

Glen meet St Brigid’s and St Thomas’ face O’Loughlin Gaels at HQ this Sunday

Emmett Bradley turns and runs back after kicking what turned out to be the match-winning score in Glen's victory. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
Emmett Bradley turns and runs back after kicking a match-winning score in an Ulster SFC victory this season. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin
By Jack Madden

They say that All-Ireland final day with your club is the greatest day of all. On Sunday, representatives from Galway, Kilkenny, Roscommon and Derry will battle it out to climb the steps of the Hogan and become the last man standing in their respective codes.

So, what exactly is on offer?

What?

Glen of Derry meet Connacht champions St Brigid’s in the SFC decider, while the SHC climax will see a battle between St Thomas’ of Galway and Leinster kingpins O’Loughlin Gaels.

Where?

Croke Park is the venue for both the football and hurling deciders this weekend.

When?

The small ball gets us underway in a double header at HQ, as the SHC decider throws in at 1.30pm this Sunday, January 21.

Glen and St Brigid’s then square off to follow in the footsteps of Kilmacud Crokes, with throw in at 3.30pm should the hurling final be decided in normal time.

Kilmacud Croke's were crowned All-Ireland champions back in February after their controversial final victory over Derry champions Glen. Picture by Mark Marlow
Kilmacud Croke's were crowned All-Ireland champions back in February after their controversial final victory over Derry champions Glen. Picture by Mark Marlow
Who are favourites?

All Ireland SHC final:

St Thomas’: 4/5

Draw: 8/1

O’Loughlin Gaels: 11/8

All Ireland SFC final:

Glen: 4/11

Draw: 8/1

St Brigid’s: 3/1

Where are the matches televised?

TG4 will broadcast both matches live, with coverage starting at 13:30 and finishing at 17:25 on Sunday evening.