Today’s Previews
DIVISION 1 GROUP A Waterford v Wexford Walsh Park, 3.30 (TG4)
Davy Fitzgerald faces his former Wexford charges with Waterford really in need of a home win at the redeveloped Walsh Park. A long injury list continues to impact on team selection but the sight of Calum Lyons, Jamie Barron and Conor Sheahan making big impacts against Cork offers encouragement.
Verdict: Waterford
Clare v Kilkenny Cusack Park, Ennis, 1.30 (TG4)
No other county has been better able to go toe-to-toe with Limerick yet Clare have found their Munster hurling sheen diminish when coming up against Kilkenny at Croke Park. A chance for
Brian Lohan’s charges to officially confirm their top-flight status for 2025.
Verdict: Clare
Offaly v Cork O’Connor Park, 1.15 (TG4 player/ deferred)
Johnny Kelly’s side can take a lot of heart from how competitive they’ve been to this point, pushing Kilkenny all the way at Nowlan Park last time out. Dan Ravenill, Adam Screeney and Charlie Mitchell represent the new wave but other injuries make this a big ask.
Verdict: Cork
DIVISION 1 GROUP B Galway v Dublin Pearse Stadium, 1.30
In Henry Shefflin’s third season, the idea that Johnny Glynn could be the answer after a four-year sabbatical looks left-field to say the least. Micheál Donoghue will look for a response after the manner in which Dublin were outclassed by Limerick at Croke Park.
Verdict: Galway
DIVISION 2A Meath v Laois Páirc Tailteann, 2.0
Laois’ winning run was brought to an abrupt end by Carlow in the last round, even if Paddy Purcell had a big impact around the middle third. A chance to get that promotion bid back on track.
Verdict: Laois
Carlow v Down Cullen Park, 2.0
Chris Nolan and Marty Kavanagh continue to show why there are such a high class double act and they are a big reason why Carlow are in pole position.
Verdict: Carlow
DIVISION 2B
Roscommon v Donegal, Dr Hyde Park; Wicklow v Derry, Aughrim; London v Tyrone, Ruislip. Both 1pm.
DIVISION 3A
Sligo v Monaghan, Markievicz Park; Mayo v Louth, Bekan. Both 2pm