DOWN PREVIEWS: Trophies up for grabs in the hurling championships

DOWN SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

BALLYCRAN V PORTAFERRY

Sunday, Páirc Esler, 3pm

THE big two have been lined up for a heavyweight showdown and a repeat of last year’s final. Ballycran got their hands raised 12 months ago but form this time around would point to a Portaferry victory.

Verdict: Portaferry

DOWN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

LIATROIM V CARRYDUFF

Saturday, Park Esler, 5pm

THESE two teams played out a thrilling contest when they met in the first round of the Intermediate championship. Carryduff edged past Liatroim, 2-19 to 3-12, and they could do so again this weekend.

Verdict: Carryduff

DOWN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

CASTLEWELLAN V WARRENPOINT

Friday, Park Esler, 7.30pm

CASTLEWELLAN were much too strong for Ballyvarley in the semi-finals, winning by 17-points in the end while Warrenpoint oversaw a six-point win over Kilclief. Castlewellan may just have enough to claim victory here.

Verdict: Castlewellan