James McMahon

A crucial month is upcoming for Gaelic football. Next Friday and Saturday will see interprovincial matches at Croke Park, where the proposed changes that the GAA's Football Review Committee have come up with, will be trialled.

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER Leinster v Connacht, Croke Park, 6pm Munster v Ulster, Croke Park, 8pm SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER

With the proposed new playing rules having a definite aim of speeding up the game of Gaelic football, Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the emphasis

With Shamrock Rovers not in action until Sunday, leaders Shelbourne will be hoping to maintain their advantage at the summit at home to Drogheda United, while St Pat's Athletic hosting Derry is another game of much intrigue in what is a compelling title race.

And while Shelbourne manager Damien Duff was highlight a certain calmness after Friday's win over Drogheda United, he also highlighted that the squad "know what they want" with a Premier Division title now very much within their own grasp.

Leaders Liverpool heads to the Emirates to take on an Arsenal side with injuries to key players.

Former Kerry boss Peter Keane is set to be appointed as the new manager of the Clare senior footballers, taking over from fellow Kerryman Mark Fitzgerald.

And then there were two. Shelbourne still at the summit, kicking back into gear with wins over Waterford FC and Drogheda United.

It perhaps is only fitting that a final-day decider should be the final act in what has been a more than eventful men's Premier Division campaign.

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