GAA Preview: Ulster semi-finals take centre stage in football
Michael Bolton
The Ulster semi-finals are down for decision this weekend as Armagh and Tyrone renew their rivalry at Clones.
All-Ireland champions Armagh got their championship campaign underway against Antrim, while Tyrone were made to work for victory over Cavan in the quarter-finals.
The winners will face either Donegal or Down, who meet in Clones on Sunday.
Donegal were able to hold on for victory against Monaghan last Sunday, while Down had to come from behind to overcome Fermanagh last weekend.
In Leinster, there is plenty to play for in the semi-finals, as Dublin face rivals Meath, while Louth take on Kildare.
Dublin have dominated Leinster since 2011, with Meath the last team to stop them in the 2010 semi-finals. Meath would love nothing more than to cause a huge shock to Dublin, who were unconvincing in their win over Wicklow.
In the other semi-final, Louth and Kildare and playing for not only a place in the Leinster final, but a place in the All-Ireland.
After a poor league campaign, Louth finished in sixth, while Kildare were promoted from Division Three.
Should Louth reach a third straight Leinster final, they will be in the All-Ireland once again.
In hurling, every team is still searching for their first win after two draws last weekend.
After rescuing a draw in the last second against Clare, Cork take on Waterford, while Clare face Tipperary, who held Limerick to a draw.
In Leinster, Galway will aim to recover from a disappointing defeat to Kilkenny when they face Offaly, while Dublin take on Wexford, with both teams hoping to build on impressive opening wins.
Here is where you can see this weekend's action:
Saturday April 26th
Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final
Armagh v Tyrone, Clones, GAA+, 4.45 pm.
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Two
Offaly V Galway, Glenisk O'Connor Park, 6.30 pm.
Dublin V Wexford, Parnell Park, GAA+, 4.30 pm.
Joe McDonagh Cup
Kildare v Westmeath, Cedral St Conleth's Park, 4.30 pm.
Down v Laois, Ballycran, 1.30 pm.
Munster Ladies Senior Football Championship
Cork v Kerry; Cloughduv GAA, 2 pm.
Sunday April 27th
Munster Senior Hurling Championship round 2
Cork v Tipperary, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, RTÉ, 4pm.
Waterford v Clare, Walsh Park Waterford, RTÉ, 2pm.
Leinster Senior Football Championsip semi-finals
Meath v Dublin, Portlaoise, GAA +, 4pm.
Louth v Kildare, Tullamore, GAA+, 2pm.
Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final
Down v Donegal, Clones, BBC, 3pm.
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2
Antrim v Kilkenny, Corrigan Park, 2.00pm.
Connacht Ladies Senior Football Championship
Mayo v Leitrim; Swinford Amenity Park, 1pm.
Leinster Ladies Senior Football Championship
Kildare v Dublin; Cedral St Conleth's Park, 2pm.
Munster Ladies Senior Football Championship
Tipperary v Waterford; Fethard Town Park, 2pm.
