Ballinasloe look ahead to Croker showdown

Ballinasloe will take-on Kenmare Shamrocks in the All-Ireland JFC final at Croke Park on February 24, after the Kerry outfit finally saw-off the challenge of Castleknock in their semi-final meeting. Kenmare, who had full-forward Paul O'Connor register 1-8 in last weekend's second replay with Castleknock, will provide stiff opposition to Ballinasloe, who themselves recently beat Port Mor (Armagh) in their last-four encounter. The game is due to begin at 2pm in Headquarters and acts as a curtain-raiser to the All-Ireland Club IFC final, the protagonists of which are not yet decided, at 3.45pm.