It’s football quarter final time in Meath, Roscommon, Tipperary and Tyrone with the Kerry championship also getting interesting.
Laois and Offaly are into the knock-out stages of their senior hurling championship while it’s the final round of group games in Limerick.
Here are the ten best games for you to watch this weekend.
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St Vincent’s v Ballymun Kickhams, 8.30, Dublin SFC QF, Dublin GAA TV
Ballymun are the form team, winning three from three in the group stages but anything can happen in a local derby. It should be entertaining under the Friday night lights.
St Kieran’s v St Brendan’s, 7.00, Kerry SFC Round 2A, Clubber
St Brendan’s are awash with talent this year with players from Austin Stacks and Kerins O’Rahillys, bringing the spotlight onto them. Both teams have momentum after winning their first round games.
Dunshaughlin v Ratoath, 5.00, Meath SFC QF, Clubber
Ratoath have been the dominant force in Meath in recent times but they will be tested by Dunshaughlin, who went three from three in the group stages.
Birr v St Rynagh’s 4.30, Offaly SHC QF, Clubber
Both teams endured so-so group campaign leaving this one finely poised.
Kilmacud Crokes v Ballyboden St Enda’s, 5.30, Dublin SFC QF, Dublin GAA TV
A repeat of last year’s county final which Crokes won by eight points.
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Loughmore-Castleiney v JK Brackens, 1.30, Tipperary SFC QF, Clubber
The clash of two dual clubs.
JK Brackens are solely focused on football having been knocked out of the hurling in last weekend’s quarter finals but Loughmore-Castleiney have all the momentum, as they chase down a third double in twelve years.
Padraig Pearses v St Brigid’s, 2.00, Roscommon SFC QF, TG4
Can last year’s beaten All-Ireland finalists make it two-in-a-row in Roscommon? St Brigid’s will face a stern test taking on the champs from ’19 and ’21.
Kilmallock v Patrickswell, 3.55, Limerick SHC Final Round Group Game, TG4
Both teams will be eager to pick up momentum with the knock-out stages only around the corner.
Mid Kerry v Dr Crokes, 4.00, Kerry SFC Round 2A, Clubber
Last year’s beaten county finalists vs this year’s club champions. Both teams have momentum after winning in the first round, Mid Kerry overcoming Dingle as Crokes overcame Kenmare.
St Peters Dunboyne v Summerhill, 4.00, Meath SFC QF, Clubber
Summerhill are the reigning champs but St Peter’s Dunboyne are in red hot form, having gone three from three in the group stages.
Clough Ballacolla v Camross 4.00, Laois SHC SF, Clubber
It’s a repeat of the ’22 final with Clough Ballacolla coming out on top on that occasion. Camross are the reigning champs so this one should be closely contested.
Errigal Ciaran v Clonoe, 7.00, Tyrone SFC QF, Tyrone GAA TV
Clonoe are battle-hardened after beating Coalisland last time out while Errigal Ciaran have an abundance of class, led by the Canavans.
