Five AIB Provincial Club Championship Finals will be decided this weekend with Kilmacud Crokes taking top billing at Croke Park as they go in search of a Football and Hurling double.
Reigning AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Club champions, Ballygunner of Waterford will get the action underway on Saturday taking on Clare Champions – and 2016 winners – Ballyea at FBD Semple Stadium with a 3-15 throw-in.
On Sunday, December 4th the 2022 AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final will be decided, as Moycullen of Galway take on seven-in-a-row Sligo champions, Tourlestrane at 12.45 pm at Pearse Stadium, Galway.
Then defending champions Slaughtneil of Derry and Dunloy of Antrim will contest the AIB Ulster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final, with the game taking place at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh at 1.30 pm.
Then all focus will switch to the Leinster double header in Croke Park as both the AIB GAA Leinster Hurling and Football Senior Club Championships reach their conclusion.
The football will see reigning provincial champions, Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin taking on The Downs of Westmeath. This will then be followed by the hurling decider, with Kilmacud looking to clinch a historic provincial double. In their way are reigning Leinster champions Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny, who are on the hunt for their fourth consecutive provincial title.
Now in its 32nd year supporting the Club Championships, AIB is proud to stand over one of the longest-standing commercial partnerships in Irish sport and it continues to feel fresh with the motif of #TheToughest running through TV and online promotions
“The AIB GAA Club Championships is such a special competition, as it is the only competition that involves and engages every community in Ireland,” said CEO Colin Hunt.
“At AIB, we are passionate about supporting initiatives that do vital work in Irish communities. The GAA undoubtedly falls in this bracket, with GAA clubs knitted into the fabric of communities across the country.”
“This will be evident this weekend, as fans travel to stadiums across the four provinces to get behind their players battling for provincial honours. We wish all ten clubs, their players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters, the very best of luck.”
“We are looking forward to what is set to be another thrilling weekend of provincial finals,” added GAA President Larry McCarthy.
“The AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Championships are truly unique, with the players, coaches, volunteers, and fans giving their all, week in and week out, to represent their clubs and communities with pride and skill.”
“We have no doubt that this weekend’s finals are a special occasion for all involved, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to venues across the country as we celebrate the best of our national games once more. The opportunity to represent your club, family and community cannot be taken for granted – in fact, it is what makes the Club Championships so unique, and we are delighted to have the long-standing support of AIB behind them.”
