PREVIEW: Final pairings to be decided in Antrim

ANTRIM SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS

Dunloy v Portglenone

Friday, Dunsilly, 7.30pm

BOTH have tasted the disappointing side of county finals and lock horns with the prize of a spot in this year’s decider up for grabs. Portglenone have been knocking the door a bit longer. Is this the year it opens?

Verdict: Portglenone

Creggan v Cargin

Sunday, Dunsilly, 4pm

THIS is sure to draw a bumper crowd to Dunsilly. Cargin finished top of the league with Creggan then going on to win the title. Both would have been tipped for glory. The champions may have a marginal advantage. Sunday will tell the full story.

Verdict: Cargin

ANTRIM SENIOR INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS

Moneyglass v St Teresa’s

Saturday, Sarsfields, 5pm

THE only two teams that have beaten Moneyglass this season lock horns in the other semi-final. St Teresa’s also made the top four of the league but Moneyglass will go in as favourites.

Verdict: Moneyglass

Glenavy v Sarsfields

Sunday, Portglenone, 2pm

A CRACKING game on the cards on Sunday with two teams who will firmly believe they can make the final. Glenavy go in as marginal favourites but it will county for nothing when the ball is thrown in.

Verdict: Glenavy

ANTRIM JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS

St Agnes’ v Éire Óg

Saturday, St Agnes, 4pm

THE Aggies have been the form team all season and were winners when they met twice during the league. There will be more cut this time around but a third win is on the cards.

Verdict: St Agnes’

Laochra Loch Lao v Pearses

Saturday, Coláiste Feirste, 4pm

LAOCHRA Loch Lao topped a tight group to advance straight to the semi-finals with Pearses laying down a marker with victory over Ardoyne in the quarter-finals. A tight call.

Verdict: Laochra Loch Lao