TODAY’S FIXTURES

ULSTER CLUB SFC QUARTER-FINALS Kilcoo (Down) v Scotstown (Monaghan), Páirc Esler, 3.15pm (TG4)

Verdict: Kilcoo are coming to the boil nicely under Karl Lacey.

Glen (Derry) v Cargin (Antrim), Celtic Park, 3pm

Verdict: Malachy O’Rourke’s Glen look determined to make up for last year’s AllIreland final defeat.

Gowna (Cavan) v Naomh Conaill (Donegal), Breffni, 4.30pm

Verdict: The Donegal champions are far more battle-hardened in terms of Ulster experience.

LEINSTER CLUB SHC QUARTER-FINALS Naomh Éanna (Wexford) v KilcormacKilloughey (Offaly), Wexford Park, 1.30pm (TG4) Verdict: The Offaly champions look like a coming team with exciting young talent. Raharney (Westmeath) v Na Fianna (Dublin), Cusack Park, 2pm

Verdict: Na Fianna romped home in the county final for a first senior championship. Camross (Laois) v Naas (Kildare), O’Moore Park, 3pm

Verdict: Naas have the confidence and momentum that comes with a five-in-a-row of county titles.

Mount Leinster Rangers (Carlow) v O’Loughlin Gaels (Kilkenny), Cullen Park, 3.30pm

Verdict: There may be a comedown for O’Loughlin Gaels after the high of dethroning Ballyhale but they have the leadership.

CONNACHT CLUB SFC QUARTER-FINAL St Brigid’s (Roscommon) v Coolera Strandhill (Sligo), Dr Hyde Park, 2pm Verdict: The Roscommon champs’ experience in the familiar surrounds of the Hyde should be key. MUNSTER CLUB SFC QUARTER-FINALS Clonmel Commercials (Tipperary) v Newcastle West (Limerick), Semple Stadium, 1.30pm

Verdict: Newcastle West grabbed three goals last weekend in a one-point win over Adare; Clonmel banged in six in their own county final. Clonmel to edge it. Castlehaven (Cork) v Cratloe (Clare), Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 1.30pm

Verdict: A tricky one but Castlehaven showed impressive composure against Nemo.