Second strings come to fore in B division finals

IT’S finals day in Division 2B and 3B of the Very Camogie Leagues, the divisions for the second-string teams at intermediate and junior level.

And there is also a full round of action in Divisions 1A, 1B and 2A, as well as semi-finals for Divisions 3A and 4.

At present, after three rounds, there are four teams level on six points at the top of Division 1A (three points for a win). With each having lost a game, they are separated by scoring difference, with Waterford currently top.

The first two teams will play in the League final and Kilkenny, on three points, are still in contention ahead of Round 4, with one victory giving them three points. Clare are in relegation trouble after losing all three ties.

The Division 2 final between Cork and Tipperary takes place at Abbotstown at 2.0. This was a very competitive division that went right down to the wire, with Cork, Tipperary, Galway and Wexford in contention for final berths entering the last round.

Cork beat Clare comfortably to cement their slot, despite having lost earlier on to Wexford. The Yellowbellies were unable to follow up though and were defeated by Galway but Tipp held off the westerners by ekeing out a draw against Kilkenny.

The 3B final sees Dublin play Limerick at The Ragg today, with a 1.0 start.

Dublin topped this four-team division with a 100% record from their three ties, but they had just a point to spare over Limerick in the final outing at TU Blanchardstown.

The visitors hit the Dubs for three goals that day to keep themselves in touch and with that sort of threat, are to be feared.

In football, Armagh are set to discover their Lidl National League Division 1 Final opponents, while the 2024 Division 4 semi-finals are down for decision on another big weekend of action.

A win for Dublin would leave holders Kerry having to beat Galway on Sunday to pip the Sky Blues to a final slot.

Leitrim play Limerick and Fermanagh take on Carlow in Sunday’s fourth-tier semi-finals.