Westmeath club to host All-Ireland rounders finals
On this Saturday and Sunday, September 9/10, Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA of Westmeath will welcome the cream of the crop of rounders, as the club will host the All-Ireland rounders finals for the first time.
Clubs from all around Ireland will descend on Westmeath this weekend in a bid to secure All-Ireland rounders glory.
On Saturday, the intermediate finals kick off the weekends action with a start time of 1:30pm where Michael Glavey's of Roscommon take on Kevin's of Dublin in the ladies’ final. Both teams are in good form with Kevin’s really shining in their first year at the grade.
Also, that day the men’s final at 3:30pm sees an all-Connacht affair where Galway City Rapparees take on Michael Glavey's which is sure to be a brilliant game.
To finish off Saturday’s action at 5pm, is the Intermediate mixed final which will bring two teams from Ulster into opposition, Carrickmacross of Monaghan takes on St Clare’s of Cavan.
Attention then turn to Sunday where the best of the best of the sport line up to battle it out for Senior glory.
The action starts at 12pm where the senior ladies get their chance to show spectators what they are all about.
After the ladies’ game, the turn of the senior mixed final takes place which offers a unique element which one of the clubs provide which isn’t often seen in any sport. Limekiln of Dublin take on The Heath of Laois who showcase how unique the mixed competition is by fielding a mother, a father and a son of the same family on the starting line-up which you won't see in many other sports.
The last final of the day is the turn of the Senior men which pits Erne Eagles of Cavan against Carrickmacross Emmets with the Cavan side looking to win their third men’s title in a row.
It's sure to be a great weekend of unmissable rounders for rounders fans alike, so if you are around Kinnegad why not drop in and see what this great game is all about.
For more information on this event visit the GAA Rounders Facebook page or email pro.rounders@gaa.ie