🏆 All-Ireland Senior Mixed Final Preview 🏆

Breaffy v Erne Eagles
📍 GAA National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown
🗓 Saturday, 6th September – 3.15📺 Ref – Philip Keane

The Road to the Final

The 2025 Senior Mixed Championship reaches its climax with a clash of heavyweights as Breaffy and Erne Eagles meet in the All-Ireland Final.

Both sides have been the standout performers this season. Breaffy, the defending champions, and Erne Eagles, winners in 2021, each finished the group stages with seven wins from eight games, level on points at the top.

Their recent 11–8 win for Erne Eagles over Breaffy in the last round was a dress rehearsal for this final, underlining just how little separates these two giants.

Key Players to Watch

Erne Eagles

• Nathan Loughnane (CF): Brings athleticism and awareness to the heart of the outfield.
• Shane Sheridan (1B): One of the country’s leading batters, a real game-changer.
• Lisa Flood & Fainche Higgins: Consistent in the field, calm under pressure.
• Gary O’Reilly (Bowler): Phenomenal semi-final display on the mat, dictating tempo.
• Daryl Dolan: Could return from injury, adding depth and firepower.

Breaffy

• Colm Jordan (LOF): Leadoff batter who sets the tone and anchors the outfield.
• Michelle Hopkins (Bowler): One of Ireland’s top bowlers, steady on the mat.
• Mark Jennings & Jamie Murphy: Proven run scorers with big-game experience.
• Katie Groonell: Dangerous at bat, capable of swinging momentum.

What’s at Stake

Breaffy are aiming to defend their Senior Mixed crown and secure back-to-back All-Ireland titles, while Erne Eagles are determined to reclaim the championship they last lifted in 2021.

With both sides boasting multiple All-Stars, this final showcases the very best of GAA Rounders.

Prediction

This final is as close to 50–50 as it gets. Erne Eagles’ defence and balance across the field give them a slight edge, but Breaffy’s explosive batting means they are always dangerous.