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SATURDAY
* Extension / penalties if necessary to decide a winner on the day
Leinster SFC Final *
Dublin v Meath
Croke Park, 7.0, D O’Mahoney (Tipperary), RTÉ2
With a decent performance against the Dubs in the league and 12 goals scored in their last two games, there is a glimmer of hope for Meath as they attempt to deny Dessie Farrell’s team a remarkable 10th consecutive Leinster crown.
Staying competitive until the hour mark is realistic, but Ciarán Kilkenny and company should keep them at arm’s length at all times.
Odds: Dublin 1/20, Meath 10/1, draw 25/1
Verdict: Dublin
All-Ireland SHC Quarter-finals *
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A very modern rivalry: Tipperary’s Ger Browne and Galway’s Padraic Mannion in their league clash in March. They face each other again this Saturday. Photo: Sam Barnes / Sportsfile
SPORTS ARCHIVE
Galway v Tipperary
LIT Gaelic Grounds, 1.15, J Murphy (Limerick), RTÉ2
Game of the weekend with a heavyweight going down as defending champions Tipp look to get their back-to-back offering to go in the right direction again.
This pair have played a series of championship epics in the last decade with only one point between them four times and another is booked with Tipp who marginally preferred to have rallied to defeat Cork last weekend, while Galway wasted a position. winner against Kilkenny.
Odds: Galway 11/10, Tipperary Evens, Tie 17/2
Verdict: Tipperary
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Clare v Waterford
O’Keefe Park, 3.45, P O’Dwyer (Carlow), Sky Sports
Another delicious clash where momentum could be key. Tony Kelly is operating on a different planet at 1-45 tallied in three games, but Clare is heading into her fourth game, while Waterford must make things up just six days after a valiant effort in their final defeat at Munster.
Waterford may have more reach up front with Dessie Hutchinson, Austin Gleeson and Jack Prendergast expected to tip the balance in Déise’s favor.
Odds: Clare 2/1, Waterford 8/15, Draw 9/1
Verdict: Waterford
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Kerry vs. Carlow
Austin Stack Park, 1.30, C McAllister (Cork)
A place in the final against Antrim should await the winner and, having played admirably at Leinster last year, the advantage in class should lie with Colm Bonnar’s Carlow side, and Marty Kavanagh and Chris Nolan are expected to do enough. on the scoreboard to deny Shane Conway. Inspired kingdom.
Odds: Kerry 11/10, Carlow 10/11, tie 8/1
Verdict: Carlow
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Meath vs. Westmeath
Tailteann Park, 1.0, R McGann (Clare)
Westmeath was a favorite before this competition started and now they find themselves trying to restore pride after two tough losses. They should have the upper hand, but Meath can get close, as he did against Carlow.
Odds: Meath 11/8, Westmeath 8/11, tie 8/1
Verdict: Westmeath
CAMOGIE
All Ireland Intermediate Semifinals *
Antrim v Laois
Inniskeen, 3.15, J Heffernan (Wexford)
Down v Meath
St Tiernach Park, 1.30, P McDonald (Cavan)
Irish Junior Premier Semifinals *
Roscommon v Cavan
Athleague, 1.30, M Ryan (Tipperary)
Armagh v Tyrone
Crossmaglen, 2.30, B Nea (Westmeath)
SUNDAY
Ulster SFC Final *
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Michael Murphy of Donegal lifts the Anglo-Celt Cup after the Ulster GAA Senior Soccer Championship final match between Donegal and Cavan at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Sam Barnes / Sportsfile
SPORTS ARCHIVE
Cavan v Donegal
Sports fields, 4.0, B Cassidy (Derry), RTÉ2 / BBC2
A replay of last year’s provincial decider where Donegal ran out of comfortable winners. Declan Bonner’s men should have the upper hand again, but Cavan’s ability to win victories would make things interesting if he reaches the home stretch with Gearóid McKiernan in excellent shape.
Donegal is no longer reliant on Michael Murphy and Ryan McHugh to deliver top-notch exhibits and their greater depth should take them home with a little to spare.
Odds: Cavan 15/2, Donegal 1/9, Draw 14/1
Verdict: Donegal
Munster SFC Final *
Cork v Tipperary
O’Keeffe Park, 1.30, M Deegan (Laois), RTÉ2
There was little pressure on Cork when they sensationally teased Kerry, but now the shoe is on the other foot as they are among the red-hot favorites.
Seán Powter’s absence is a significant loss, while Tipp has little fear that Cork will have played them in League Division 3 this year while they have a championship win over the 2016 Rebels. This will be much tighter. than the odds suggest, but Cork can pull it off. his hands on the silverware after a dog fight.
Odds: cork 2/9, tip 5/1, tie 11/1
Verdict: cork
Christy Ring Cup Final *
Down v Kildare
Croke Park, 4.0, C Mooney (Dublin), TG4 YouTube
Down are battle hardened after a penalty shootout loss to Offaly last Saturday, while Kildare has made a comfortable move to the final and the Sands brothers Daithi and Eoghan can take them home with both teams already promoted. to the McDonagh Cup by 2021.
Odds: pairs down, Kildare pairs, tie 8/1
Verdict: Down
Nicky Rackard Cup Final *
Donegal v May
Croke Park, 1.30, K Jordan (Tipperary), TG4 YouTube
The 2018 Donegal champions are up against the 2016 May winners and the men of Ulster will likely point to attacker Shane Boland as the man to stop. If they can limit their damage, Donegal has enough on the other end with Gerard Gilmore and Declan Coulter deadly out front.
Odds: Donegal 5/2, May 4/11, Draw 10/1
Verdict: Donegal
WOMEN FOOTBALL
JFC All-Ireland Semifinals *
Antrim vs. Wicklow
Ashbourne, 1.0, L O’Sullivan (Dublin), LGFA Facebook
Fermanagh vs. Limerick
Kinnegad, 1.0, K Corcoran (May), LGFA Facebook
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