GAA PREVIEWS
TODAY
* denotes extra-time if necessary
ALL-IRELAND SFC QUARTER-FINAL GROUP 2
Tyrone v Roscommon, Croke Park, 5.0, D Gough (Meath) Sky Sports Arena
R os common shot the lights out against Armagh and yet still leaked 1-19. They cannot afford to be as open at the back against a Tyrone side which gathered confidence through the qualifiers. Key man Enda Smith will need to have a regular influence on proceedings for them to prevail, but the Red Hand are likely to have a little extra. Odds: Tyrone 2/5, Ros 11/4, Draw 9/1
Verdict: Tyrone
Dublin v Donegal, Croke Park, 7.0, C Lane (Cork) RTE
See Martin Breheny’s preview on page 3. Odds: Dub 1/7, Don 11/2, Draw 14/1 Verdict: Dublin
EIRGRID ALL-IRELAND U-20 FC SEMIFINALS *
Mayo v Derry, Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada, 4.0, P Faloon (Down)
Mayo were very impressive in their Connacht final defeat of Roscommon and Mike Solan’s side can squeeze past Derry.
Verdict: Mayo
Kildare v Kerry, Gaelic Grounds, 4.0, J Molloy (Galway)
With Fiachra Clifford and Donal O’Sullivan on song in attack, Jack O’Connor’s Kingdom side should have too much for the Lilies.
Verdict: Kerry
ELECTRIC IRELAND LEINSTER MFC SHIELD FINAL
Longford v Dublin, Pearse Park, 12.30 A Coyne (Westmeath) Verdict: Dublin
ALL-IRELAND SHC QUARTER FINAL *
Clare v Wexford, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.0, F Horgan (Tipperary) RTE
The ‘Davy Derby’ sees Clare legend Davy Fitzgerald face his native county as Wexford boss. Opportunity knocks for both sides, with a semi-final berth deemed huge progress. Shaun Murphy’s sweeping role may deny John Conlon space to manoeuvre and if he is held, the Model men can prevail.
Odds: Clare 5/2, Wex 2/5 Draw 10/1
Verdict: Wexford
BORD GÁIS ENERGY ALL-IRELAND U-21 BHC QUARTER-FINALS *
Meath v Roscommon, Trim, 1.0, J Clarke (Cavan) Verdict: Meath
Kildare v Kerry, Gaelic Grounds, 2.0, C Mooney (Dublin) Verdict: Kerry
CAMOGIE
LIBERTY INSURANCE ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1
Kilkenny v Clare, Nowlan Park, 5.0, O Elliott (Antrim)
Undefeated Kilkenny should have far too much fire power for the Banner.
Verdict: Kilkenny
Waterford v Limerick, Walsh Park, 5.0, L Dempsey (Kilkenny)
Little to choose between the Munster rivals but Niamh Mulcahy can make the difference.
Verdict: Limerick
GROUP 2
Wexford v Dublin, Innovate Wexford Park ,5.0, J Dermody( Westmeath)
Do or die for both sides but the Model women may have the edge.
Verdict: Wexford
Meath v Cork, Trim, 5.0, R Kelly (Kildare)
Only one winner here and it’s impossible to look past Paudie Murray’s Rebelettes.
Verdict: Cork
Tipperary v Offaly, The Ragg, 5.0, A Larkin (Cork)
The tie of the round and there may be nothing to separate the neighbours. Verdict: Draw
LADIES FOOTBALL
TG4 ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2
Armagh v Monaghan, Clones, 12.30 TG4
The Farney women have match winners in Ciara McAnepsie and Ellen McCarron.
Verdict: Monaghan
GROUP 1
Tipperary v Kerry, Nenagh, 1.0, J Murphy (Carlow)
Tipp dual player Orla O’Dwyer must play two matches within four hours but Kerry may have a little more nous.
Verdict: Kerry
GROUP 4
Cavan v Mayo, Clones, 2.15, N McCormack (Laois) TG4
All eyes will be on Clones after the walkout of some top Mayo stars, including Cora Staunton, but they still have ten of the team that took Connacht honours.
Verdict: Mayo
GROUP 3
Waterford v Westmeath, Nenagh, 2.45, J Gallagher (Dublin) This clash is a tough one to call but Lauralee Walsh can see the Lake women home. Verdict: Westmeath
TOMORROW
ALL-IRELAND SFC QUARTER-FINAL GROUP 1
Kildare v Monaghan, Croke Park, 2.0, A Nolan (Wicklow) Sky Sports Arena
Kildare are on the crest of a wave having turned their season around and with Daniel Flynn almost unmarkable in attack, Cian O’Neill’s men are formidable opposition. Questions still hang over Monaghan after their dismal showing against Fermanagh and nothing may separate these two.
Odds: Kil 13/8 Mon 4/6 Draw 8/1
Verdict: Draw
Kerry v Galway, Croke Park, 4.0, B Cassidy (Derry) RTE
A hugely intriguing affair as the Connacht and Munster champions go head-to-head. Kerry’s form is unknown given Cork’s subsequent disappointing displays, whereas Gal way are battle hardened and have developed an effective defensive game plan. Both have huge attacking potential but Kerry’s outstanding forward division – most notably Paul Geaney – may just swing it. Odds: Kerry 4/11 Gal 3/1 Draw 8/1 Verdict: Kerry
ALL IRELAND SHC QUARTER FINAL *
Kilkenny v Limerick, Semple Stadium, 2.0, J McGrath (Westmeath) RTE
This is a massive opportunity for Limerick to take the scalp of the Cats and make good on their potential after missing out on a place in the Munster final. Three weeks in-a-row will take its toll on Brian Cody’s men but if this turns into a battle, there’s no team better and Richie Hogan’s influence may just tip the balance in their favour.
Odds: Kilk 11/10 Lim 10/11 Draw 9/1
Verdict: Kilkenny
BORD GÁIS ENERGY ALL-IRELAND U-21B HC QUARTER-FINALS
Mayo v Derry, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, 1.0, K McGeeney (Roscommon) Verdict: Mayo
ELECTRIC IRELAND ALL-IRELAND MHC QUARTER-FINAL
Galway v Kilkenny, Semple Stadium, 12.0, C Cunning (Antrim) Verdict: Galway