As the weeks rumble on and the county finals become all but a distant memory, only eighteen teams remain in the hunt for the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.
While the might of Dublin super club Cuala might be tipped to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand come January, this is far from a one-horse race.
With the race Croke Park for All-Ireland glory well underway, here’s how the remaining teams fare in the Balls.ie Power Rankings for the All-Ireland Club Football Championship 2024.
1. Dr. Crokes (Kerry)
Having seen off reigning Munster champions Castlehaven in the Munster quarter-final last weekend, the club steeped in tradition and history are heavy favourites to claim provincial glory and will nearly certainly still be in the hunt come January.
10 November 2024; Tony Brosnan of Dr Crokes during the AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Football Championship quarter-final match between Dr Crokes and Castlehaven at Lewis Road in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
2. Padraig Pearses (Roscommon)
Having defeated the formidable Corofin in the Connacht quarter-final, Pearses will fancy their chances at claiming their second Connacht title in four years and possibly even going one step further.
3. Cuala (Dublin)
Despite never reaching this stage of the competition before, Cuala are in flying form having overcome a strong Naas side in the Leinster quarter-final. With the knowledge of Mick Fitzsimons and Con O’Callaghan to lean on the South Dublin outfit will fancy their chances at going all the way.
20 October 2024; Luke Keating of Cuala during the Dublin County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Cuala and Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile
4. Kilcoo (Down)
The 2022 Champions overcame Crosserlough by just two points last weekend to book their spot in the Ulster semi-final. While they may not be at their absolute best, this is a tried and tested outfit that only a fool would take lightly.
5. Errigal Ciaran (Tyrone)
Errigal Ciaran may not be the tipster’s favourites, but they’ve been into the trenches and came out the other side more than once this year. If the Canavan brothers are in-form they could beat anyone on their day.
6. Scotstown (Monaghan)
Scotstown had a sensational semi-final win over Kilcoo last year proving their credentials, before losing out to Glen in the final. They’re back again this year and while they’re a slight outsider, they’ve the potential to fly through under the radar.
7. Ballina Stephenites (Mayo)
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Having last won the All-Ireland in 20o5, and with two successive Mayo titles in their back pocket, Ballina could be on course to claim to reach their first provincial final since 2007, if they can overcome Padraig Pearses that is.
26 October 2024; Stephen Mullins of Ballina Stephenites celebrates with the cup after his side’s victory in the Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Ballina Stephenites and Knockmore at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
8. Clann Eireann (Armagh)
Enjoyed a good win over Newbridge booking their place in the semi-final against Errigal Ciaran. Fell at the semi-final stage in 2021 and hoping to go one step further this year.
9. St. Marys Ardee (Louth)
Three-in-a-row county champions in Louth, heading into the semi-finals with great confidence after wins over Abbeylara and Rathvilly in Leinster. Ran Kilmacud to five points last year underlining their potential.
10. St. Loman’s Mullingar (Westmeath)
Dismantled Dunshaughlin in the preliminary round a fortnight ago given them belief ahead of their clash with Castletown.
3 November 2024; Ronan OToole of St Lomans during the AIB Leinster GAA Senior Club Football Championship Round 1 match between Dunshaughlin and St Loman’s at Páirc Tailteann in Navan, Meath. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
11. Eire Óg Ennis (Clare)
Enjoyed a good win over Eire Óg at the weekend setting them up for a battle with Loughmore Castleiney.
12. Loughmore Castleiney (Tipperary)
Set for a busy couple of weeks with the hurling semi-final against Ballygunner this weekend – all forty of their adult players are dual.
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13. Tullamore (Offaly)
Feeling the benefits of Offaly’s recent underage success, Tullamore will be up against it when they meet the experience of Cuala in the Leinster semi-final.
14. Mohill (Leitrim)
Edged the Leitrim final in a penalty shootout after a replay making them a battle-hardened option, but every win from here on out will be a bonus.
12 October 2024; Mohill players celebrate after the Leitrim County Senior Club Football Championship final replay match between Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins and Mohill at Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA Club in Ballinamore, Leitrim. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
15. Rathgormack (Waterford)
Cruised to a comfortable win in the Waterford Final but will have a tough day ahead when they meet Padraig Pearses in the Leinster semi-final.
16. Coolera Strandhill (Sligo)
Like Mohill, Coolera went through the wars in their county final, overcoming St. Molaise Gaels by a single point in a final replay. However, repeating that success over Ballina in a provincial semi-final will be no small ask.
17. Erne Gaels (Fermanagh)
While nothing separated Erne and Enniskillen in the first Fermanagh County Final, Erne Gaels found the goods in the replay to claim a three-point win and their third-ever county title.
18. Castletown (Wexford)
The Wexford Champions are an outside chance, in fact, no Wexford team has ever reached an All-Ireland Club Final, that said anything is possible at this stage of the competition.
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