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Friday 18 April

Connacht MFC Round 5
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 6.30pm
Sligo v Leitrim, Kilcoyne Park, 6.30pm

Munster MHC Round 3
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Saturday 19 April

Leinster SHC Round 1
Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6.00pm
Kilkenny v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.45pm – RTÉ
Wexford v Antrim, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm

Munster SFC Semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 6pm – GAA+
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm

Ulster SFC Quarter-final
Fermanagh v Down, Brewster Park, 4pm – BBC

Connacht SFC Semi-final
Leitrim v Mayo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 4.30pm – GAA+

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
Laois v Westmeath, Portlaoise, 3pm
Carlow v Down, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Kildare v Kerry, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup Round 2
Meath v Tyrone, Trim, 3pm
Donegal v Wicklow, Letterkenny, 2pm

Nickey Rackard Cup Round 2
Sligo v Roscommon, Markievicz Park, 2pm
Armagh v Mayo, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 3pm
Longford v Warwickshire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 2pm
Leitrim v Lancashire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 12pm

Leinster Ladies SFC
Meath v Dublin, Páirc Tailteann, Navan, 2pm

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 4
Offaly v Wicklow, O’Connor Park, 1pm
Westmeath v Antrim, Joristown Park, 12pm

Ulster MFC Round 1
Tyrone v Fermanagh, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 12pm
Donegal v Monaghan, O’Donnell Park Letterkenny, 12pm
Armagh v Antrim, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 12pm
Cavan v Derry, Kingspan Breffni, 12pm

Monday 28 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 3
Tipperary v Clare, Templetuohy, 7pm
Limerick v Waterford, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm

Munster U20FC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7.30pm

Wednesday 30 April

Munster U20HC round 5
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7:30pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7:30pm

Ulster U20FC Final
TBC v TBC, TBC, TBC

Connacht U20FC final
1st v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

Friday 2 May

Munster MHC Round 5
Cork v Tipperary, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Waterford v Clare, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm

Connacht MFC semi-final
2nd v 3rd, TBC, TBC

Saturday 3 May

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Round 3
Galway v Wexford, Galway Venue, TBC
Dublin v Kilkenny, Parnell Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 3
Waterford v Limerick, Walsh Park Waterford, 6pm

Sunday 4 May

Munster SFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 1:45pm

Connacht SFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 4pm

Monday 5 May

Munster MFC Phase 1 final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Munster MFC quarter-final
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm

Wednesday 7 May

Munster U20HC semi-final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 9 May

Connacht MFC final
1st v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

Saturday 10 May

Leinster SHC Round 3
Galway V Wexford, Pearse Stadium Galway, 3.15pm
Antrim V Dublin, Corrigan Park, 4.00pm
Kilkenny V Offaly, UPMC Nowlan Park, 6.00pm

Munster SHC round 3
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 6pm

Sunday 11 May

Leinster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.15pm

Ulster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Clones, TBC

Monday 12 May

Munster MFC semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Phase 1 Runner-Up v Quarter-Final Winner, TBC, 7pm
Phase 1 Winner v Quarter-Final Loser, TBC, 7pm

Wednesday 14 May

Munster U20HC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 16 May

Munster MHC final
TBc v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Saturday 17 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Galway V Antrim, Pearse Stadium Galway, TBC
Wexford V Offaly, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC

Sunday 18 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Kilkenny V Dublin, UPMC Nowlan Park 3.00pm

Munster SHC round 4
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 2pm

Friday 23 May

Munster MFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Sunday 25 May

Leinster SHC Round 5
Wexford V Kilkenny, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm
Dublin V Galway, Parnell Park, 2.00pm
Offaly V Antrim, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2.00pm

Munster SHC round 5
Limerick v Clare, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm

Saturday 7 June

Munster SHC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 6pm

Sunday 8 June

Leinster SHC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.00pm

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Every year, up and down the island, thousands flock to club and county games of all sizes. It’s the ultimate display of amateur sporting prowess, potentially anywhere on the planet.

When it comes to the All-Ireland final – both in football and hurling – Dublin is a city awash with colour. Nearly 100,000 people descend on Drumcondra to be part of what feels like the biggest sporting event on the planet. You can barely move for flags, jerseys, horns, and ribbons.

However, it’s notable that while many other sports in Ireland perhaps don’t have the same level of community outreach, there’s a much greater global awareness. Obviously, this is evidenced by the fact that the Games have remained popular in small pockets of the diaspora. Could the GAA improve this with more licensed products?

Many Sports Have Had Great Success with Licensing in the Modern Era

We are staunchly proud of our game’s amateur status. However, it’s important that the sport is able to maintain its place at the top table. At the start of this year, it was reported that, though finances were up for the association, attendance was actually falling compared to previous years. One way to ensure continued participation is brand connection.

In terms of licensing, you only have to look at how video game series like FIFA and Madden have managed to encourage booms in already-popular sports. In fact, back in the early 2000s, there were the Gaelic Games: Football and Gaelic Games: Hurling PlayStation titles. Now, though, it’s glaring that there’s nothing for fans on this front.

Even looking to the online casino industry, sports-themed games are extremely popular, but the Gaelic Games are nowhere to be seen. For example, at Karamba casino for Irish players, you can even find games like World Darts Championship and soccer-themed titles. However, the GAA has yet to capitalise on licensing any online games.

Where Does the GAA Stand When Compared with Other Sports in Ireland

In terms of actual participation, Gaelic football is still second in the list of the most highly participated team sports in Ireland, according to RTE. It sits just behind soccer, which is understandably the most popular. The game is a global phenomenon and has been for more than a century. However, it’s when looking at attendances that a shift becomes much more stark.

The League of Ireland has largely been the country’s runt of the litter when it comes to sport. Rugby union has been the flagbearer for professional sport, and the GAA has been one of our biggest cultural phenomena. However, our soccer league has been in a seemingly permanent state of decline. That is until very recently.

Attendances in the LOI have been growing now for around half a decade. What’s more, they appear only to be restricted by the size of the stadiums in the league. Just this year, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers played out a league fixture to more than 30,000 people in the Aviva. So, where GAA is seeing a dip in attendances, soccer is on the up.

What Could the GAA License to Extend Further Appeal?

Ultimately, the GAA is always going to be Ireland’s true national sport. It’s the one we have that we don’t really share with any other countries. However, if the association is serious about wanting to stop the rot at home, and maybe extend a hand across the seas, it may be time to look at where they can expand.

It doesn’t have to be video games, either. Look at fantasy football (both American and soccer) and how licensed versions have allowed leagues to foster an even more dedicated following. In fact, the League of Ireland has also released its own fantasy football game to try and reach out to new fans while enhancing existing relationships.

The GAA is one of the most financially successful institutions in Ireland and will likely think that it doesn’t need to make any big changes to retain that status. However, it may be an avenue worth exploring as it looks to stop the fall in attendances and ensure its place as the biggest sporting association in Ireland.

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Friday 18 April

Connacht MFC round 5
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 6.30pm
Sligo v Leitrim, Kilcoyne Park, 6.30pm

Munster MHC Round 3
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Saturday 19 April

Leinster SHC Round 1
Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6.00pm
Kilkenny V Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.45pm – RTE
Wexford v Antrim, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm

Munster SFC semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 6pm – GAA+
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Fermanagh v Down, Brewster Park, 4pm – BBC

Connacht SFC semi-final
Leitrim v Mayo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 4.30pm – GAA+

Joe McDonagh Cup round 1
Laois v Westmeath, Portlaoise, 3pm
Carlow v Down, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Kildare v Kerry, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup round 2
Meath v Tyrone, Trim, 3pm
Donegal v Wicklow, Letterkenny, 2pm

Nickey Rackard Cup round 2
Sligo v Roscommon, Markievicz Park, 2pm
Armagh v Mayo, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 3pm
Longford v Warwickshire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 2pm
Leitrim v Lancashire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 12pm

Leinster Ladies SFC
Meath v Dublin; Pairc Tailteann, Navan, 2pm

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 4
Offaly v Wicklow, O’Connor Park, 1pm
Westmeath v Antrim, Joristown Park, 12pm

Ulster MFC round 1
Tyrone v Fermanagh, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 12pm
Donegal v Monaghan O’Donnell Park Letterkenny, 12pm
Armagh v Antrim, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 12pm
Cavan v Derry, Kingspan Breffni, 12pm

Sunday 20 April

Munster SHC round 1
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 4pm – GAA+
Clare v Cork, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm – RTE

Connacht SFC semi-final
Roscommon v Galway, Dr Hyde Park, 4pm – RTE

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Monaghan v Donegal, Clones, 2pm – GAA+

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Round 1
Kilkenny v Wexford, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2pm
Dublin v Galway, Parnell Park, 1pm

Christy Ring Cup
London v Derry, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 12.30pm

Nickey Rackard Cup
Louth v Fermanagh, Dowdallshill, 2pm

Tuesday 22 April

Leinster U20FC semi-finals
Louth v Dublin, Louth venue, 7.30pm
Meath v Kildare, Ashbourne, 7.30pm

Wednesday 23 April

Munster U20HC round 4
Limerick v Cork, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Ulster U20FC Semi-finals
Donegal v Cavan, Pairc MacCumhaill, 7.30pm
Derry v Tyrone, Owenbeg, 7.30pm

Connacht U20FC semi-final
Roscommon v Sligo, TBC, TBC

Friday 25 April

Munster MHC Round 4
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm
Cork v Waterford, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm

Saturday 26 April

Ulster SFC semi-final
Armagh v Tyrone, TBC, 4.45pm

Leinster SHC Round 2
Offaly V Galway, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 6.30pm
Dublin V Wexford, Parnell Park, 4.30pm – GAA+

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Riound 2
Wexford v Dublin, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC
Kilkenny v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, TBC

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 5
Meath v Antrim, Meath Venue, TBC
Westmeath v Offaly, Westmeath Venue, TBC
Carlow v Down, Abbottstown, TBC
Kildare v Kerry, Kildare Venue, TBC

Ulster MFC Qualifiers round 1
Loser round 1/Preliminary loser v Loser round 1, TBC, TBC

Sunday 27 April

Munster SHC round 2
Cork v Tipperary, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm – RTE
Waterford v Clare, Walsh Park Waterford, 2pm – RTE

Leinster SHC Round 2
Antrim v Kilkenny, Corrigan Park, 2.00pm

Ulster SFC semi-final
Fermanagh or Down v Monaghan or Donegal, TBC, TBC

Leinster SFC semi-finals
Meath v Dublin, Portlaoise, 4pm
Louth v Kildare, Tullamore, 2pm

Monday 28 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 3
Tipperary v Clare, Templetuohy, 7pm
Limerick v Waterford, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm

Munster U20FC final
Cork v Kerry, TBC, 7.30pm

Wednesday 30 April

Munster U20HC round 5
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7:30pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7:30pm

Ulster U20FC Final
Derry or Tyrone v Donegal or Cavan, TBC, TBC

Connacht U20FC final
Mayo v Roscommon or Sligo, TBC, TBC

Leinster U20FC final
Louth or Dublin v Meath or Kildare, TBC, TBC

Friday 2 May

Munster MHC Round 5
Cork v Tipperary, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Waterford v Clare, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm

Connacht MFC semi-final
2nd v 3rd, TBC, TBC

Saturday 3 May

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Round 3
Galway v Wexford, Galway Venue, TBC
Dublin v Kilkenny, Parnell Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 3
Waterford v Limerick, Walsh Park Waterford, 6pm

Ulster MFC round 2
Winner round 1 v Winner round 1, TBC, TBC
Winner round 1 v Winner round 1, TBC, TBC

Sunday 4 May

Munster SFC final
Cork or Kerry v Clare or Tipperary, TBC, 1:45pm

Connacht SFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 4pm

Monday 5 May

Munster MFC Phase 1 final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Munster MFC quarter-final
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm

Wednesday 7 May

Munster U20HC semi-final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 9 May

Connacht MFC final
1st v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

Saturday 10 May

Leinster SHC Round 3
Galway V Wexford, Pearse Stadium Galway, 3.15pm
Antrim V Dublin, Corrigan Park, 4.00pm
Kilkenny V Offaly, UPMC Nowlan Park, 6.00pm

Munster SHC round 3
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 6pm

All-Ireland U20FC semi-finals
Munster v Ulster, TBC, TBC
Leinster v Connacht, TBC, TBC

Sunday 11 May

Leinster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.15pm

Ulster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Clones, TBC

Monday 12 May

Munster MFC semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Phase 1 Runner-Up v Quarter-Final Winner, TBC, 7pm
Phase 1 Winner v Quarter-Final Loser, TBC, 7pm

Wednesday 14 May

Munster U20HC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 16 May

Munster MHC final
TBc v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Saturday 17 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Galway V Antrim, Pearse Stadium Galway, TBC
Wexford V Offaly, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC

Sunday 18 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Kilkenny V Dublin, UPMC Nowlan Park 3.00pm

Munster SHC round 4
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 2pm

Friday 23 May

Munster MFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Sunday 25 May

Leinster SHC Round 5
Wexford V Kilkenny, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm
Dublin V Galway, Parnell Park, 2.00pm
Offaly V Antrim, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2.00pm

Munster SHC round 5
Limerick v Clare, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm

Saturday 7 June

Munster SHC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 6pm

Sunday 8 June

Leinster SHC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.00pm

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Friday 18 April

Connacht MFC Round 5
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 6.30pm
Sligo v Leitrim, Kilcoyne Park, 6.30pm

Munster MHC Round 3
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Saturday 19 April

Leinster SHC Round 1
Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6.00pm
Kilkenny v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.45pm – RTÉ
Wexford v Antrim, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm

Munster SFC Semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 6pm – GAA+
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm

Ulster SFC Quarter-final
Fermanagh v Down, Brewster Park, 4pm – BBC

Connacht SFC Semi-final
Leitrim v Mayo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 4.30pm – GAA+

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
Laois v Westmeath, Portlaoise, 3pm
Carlow v Down, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Kildare v Kerry, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup Round 2
Meath v Tyrone, Trim, 3pm
Donegal v Wicklow, Letterkenny, 2pm

Nickey Rackard Cup Round 2
Sligo v Roscommon, Markievicz Park, 2pm
Armagh v Mayo, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 3pm
Longford v Warwickshire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 2pm
Leitrim v Lancashire, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 12pm

Leinster Ladies SFC
Meath v Dublin, Páirc Tailteann, Navan, 2pm

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 4
Offaly v Wicklow, O’Connor Park, 1pm
Westmeath v Antrim, Joristown Park, 12pm

Ulster MFC Round 1
Tyrone v Fermanagh, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 12pm
Donegal v Monaghan, O’Donnell Park Letterkenny, 12pm
Armagh v Antrim, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 12pm
Cavan v Derry, Kingspan Breffni, 12pm

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Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Saturday, April 12 | Cedral St. Conleth’s Park | 7:00pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

Saturday night lights in Newbridge will see Kildare take on Westmeath, with both sides opening their Leinster Championship campaigns. The Lilywhites finished top of Division 3 this spring but fell to Offaly in the final, while Westmeath’s form has plummeted since their Division 3 title last year, leading to relegation from Division 2.

These sides last met in 2022 when Kildare edged a high-scoring semi-final, and recent history is on the home side’s side. Westmeath haven’t beaten Kildare in the championship since 2016, and their seven-game winless streak across league and championship this season doesn’t bode well.

Glenn Ryan will demand a response from his Kildare charges after a stinging league final defeat. Daniel Flynn and Kevin Feely will be central to their hopes. Westmeath, meanwhile, need a spark. John Heslin remains a key figure, and their midfield battle will be crucial to containing Kildare’s runners.

The winners will face either Laois or Louth in the semi-finals.

Team News

Line-ups will be revealed on Friday. Visit Irishscores.com and follow official county social channels for updates.

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Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Sunday, April 13 | Healy Park, Omagh | 4:15pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

Tyrone and Cavan renew rivalries in another all-Ulster showdown this Sunday, just a year on from their extra-time thriller in Kingspan Breffni. That day, Tyrone edged out Cavan by a single point, 1-23 to 3-16, and the Red Hands will once again be favourites—despite a rocky league campaign that saw them relegated from Division 1.

Cavan, for their part, were a solid mid-table team in Division 2, winning four games and showing resilience throughout. Mickey Graham’s men will take confidence from their attacking style of play and will look to trouble a Tyrone defence that, while statistically the best in Division 1, has at times lacked bite when faced with high-tempo opposition.

Tyrone are still transitioning their squad but remain potent, with Darragh Canavan and Mattie Donnelly leading the line. Conor Meyler and Frank Burns are key men if the hosts are to progress.

Cavan will hope Paddy Lynch and Gearóid McKiernan can reproduce the form that lit up last year’s championship. But they haven’t beaten Tyrone in championship football since 1983—something that underlines the scale of their challenge.

The winners will face either Antrim or Armagh in the semi-final.

Team News

Official starting teams will be announced on Friday. Check Irishscores.com and team social media for confirmed line-ups and in-play updates.

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Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Saturday, April 12 | Corrigan Park, Belfast | 12:30pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

The Ulster Senior Football Championship gets underway with a compelling quarter-final as Antrim host Armagh at Corrigan Park. While history heavily favours the Orchard County, Antrim will relish the chance to cause an upset on home turf in what promises to be a fiercely contested clash.

The sides last met in 2023 when Armagh cruised to a 0-20 to 1-8 win in a preliminary round tie. In fact, Antrim haven’t defeated Armagh in the Ulster Championship since 1964, a stark reminder of the uphill task facing them on Saturday. Armagh’s consistency in recent years, including a sixth-place finish in Division 1 this spring, underlines their status as favourites, but they enter this year’s championship looking to avoid the kind of inconsistency that plagued their league campaign.

Antrim, meanwhile, endured a difficult Division 3 season, finishing second from bottom and suffering relegation. They did show flashes of promise, but defensive issues and inconsistency in front of goal ultimately cost them. It’s now 11 years since Antrim last won their opening game in the Ulster Championship, and they will need a massive performance to reverse that trend.

For Armagh, key figures such as Rian O’Neill, Stefan Campbell, and Jarly Óg Burns will be crucial if they are to assert their dominance early. Their pace, power, and experience give them a strong platform, especially against a side lacking in recent championship pedigree. Antrim will turn to the likes of Patrick McBride and Conor Stewart to anchor their resistance.

This is the first of a blockbuster weekend of Ulster football, and while the odds are stacked in Armagh’s favour, the Ulster Championship has never been a stranger to surprises. Should Antrim pull off a shock, it would be one of the stories of the season.

Team News

Both teams are expected to name their starting XVs on Friday afternoon. Keep an eye on Irishscores.com and official county channels for confirmed line-ups and live score updates.

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Cork v Limerick

Munster Senior Football Championship – Quarter-Final

Throw-in: 6pm, Saturday

Venue: TUS Gaelic Grounds

Live on: Irishscores.com

Cork travel to Limerick on Saturday evening for a mouthwatering Munster Championship clash that promises plenty of intrigue. While Limerick arrive buoyed by their Division Four title win, Cork’s steady finish in Division Two and recent form make them slight favourites heading into this provincial quarter-final.

Limerick produced an impressive league campaign, capped off with a title-clinching victory over Wexford at Croke Park. James Naughton was electric throughout, contributing 4-12 in his last league appearances, with Iain Corbett and Tommie Childs also playing pivotal roles.

However, history is against the Shannonsiders—they haven’t beaten Cork in the Championship since 2003. That won’t faze Jimmy Lee’s side, who will look to feed off home support and Naughton’s scoring touch.

Cork, meanwhile, have stuck with the same XV that beat Cavan in their final Division Two fixture. That means three championship debuts: Neil Lordan (Ballinora), Seán Brady (Ballygarvan), and Seán McDonnell (Mallow). John Cleary’s side are building momentum, and with the likes of Ian Maguire and Chris Óg Jones in strong form, they’ll be confident of progressing.

The bench is strengthened too, with Maurice Shanley, Seán Powter, and Tommy Walsh all returning from injury just in time for the championship opener. Cork’s last Munster title came in 2012—ending that drought starts here.

What’s at Stake:

The winner will face Kerry in the Munster semi-final on Saturday, April 19th. If Cork win, the game will be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Cork Starting XV:

Mícheál Aodh Martin; Seán Brady, Daniel O’Mahony, Neil Lordan; Brian O’Driscoll, Rory Maguire, Mattie Taylor; Ian Maguire, Colm O’Callaghan; Paul Walsh, Eoghan McSweeney, Seán McDonnell; Mark Cronin, Brian Hurley, Chris Óg Jones.

Subs: Patrick Doyle, Briain Murphy, Maurice Shanley, Darragh Cashman, Seán Powter, Tommy Walsh, Seán Walsh, Conor Cahalane, Ruairi Deane, Cathail O’Mahony, Hugh O’Connor.

Limerick Starting XV:

Josh Ryan; Cormac Woulfe, Colm McSweeney, Darren O’Doherty; Barry Coleman, Iain Corbett, Mark McCarthy; Emmet Rigter, Tommie Childs; Paul Maher, James Naughton, Seán Clancy; Darragh Ó Síochrú, Peter Nash, Cillian Fahy.

Subs: Jeffrey Alfred, Ruadhan O’Connor, Diarmaid Buckley, Rob Childs, Darragh O’Hagan, Killian Ryan, Tadhg Ó Síochrú, Andrew Meade, Darragh Murray, Jamie Baynham, Danny Neville.

Where to Watch:

Catch the match live scores on Irishscores.com throw-in at 6pm on Saturday evening.

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London vs Roscommon

Connacht Senior Football Championship – Quarter-Final

Throw-in: 2.30pm, Sunday

Venue: McGovern Park, Ruislip

Live on: GAA+

Roscommon head to Ruislip looking to kick-start their Connacht Championship campaign after a narrow defeat to Monaghan in the Division Two final. While silverware eluded them last weekend, the primary goal of promotion to Division One was secured—and with it, momentum heading into the summer.

Manager Davy Burke has used the league wisely, rotating over 30 players and building depth across the panel. Despite the experimentation, familiar names like the Smith and Murtagh brothers continue to lead the charge for the Rossies. Ultan Harney and Pearse Frost come into the starting XV this week, replacing Ciarán Lennon and Niall Higgins.

London, meanwhile, will relish the opportunity to host a top-tier opponent at McGovern Park. Under Michael Maher’s stewardship, they’ve shown steady improvement—claiming notable wins in Division Four and pushing several teams to the wire. With local talent like Shay Rafter, Josh Obahor, and Nathan McElwaine stepping up, the Exiles are quietly building a competitive side.

Bookies expect Roscommon to win by 19pts

London Starting XV:

Andrew Walsh; Daire Rooney, Seán Taylor, Nathan McElwaine; Eoin Walsh, Matt Moyniham, Aidan McLoughlin; Tighe Barry, Liam Gallagher; Josh Obahor, Daniel Clarke, Kristian Healy; Seán Tucker, Shay Rafter, Ruairi Rafferty.

Subs: Conor Redican, Conor McKelvey, Fiontan Eastwood, Conor Cox, Oran Hilley, Conal Gallagher, Josh Crowley Holland, Ciaran McCarrick, Marc Friel, Conor Doral, Ciaran Diver.

Roscommon Starting XV:

Conor Carroll; Pearse Frost, John McManus, David Murray; Ruaidhri Fallon, Colm Neary, Dylan Ruane; Eddie Nolan, Keith Doyle; Ultan Harney, Enda Smith, Ben O’Carroll; Diarmuid Murtagh, Cian McKeon, Ciaráin Murtagh.

Subs: Aaron Brady, Niall Higgins, Ronan Daly, Shane Killoran, Declan Kenny, Conor Hand, Shane Cunnane, Cathal Heneghan, Senan Lambe, Conor Cox, Donie Smith.

Where to Watch:

This match will be broadcast live on GAA+, with throw-in at 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

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Ireland’s Biggest Stadiums: A Complete Guide to Our Sporting Cathedrals

From Croke Park to Thomond Park — here’s a full list of Ireland’s largest stadiums and the stories behind them.

By SportsNewsIRELAND.com

Introduction

Ireland’s sporting landscape is built on passion, tradition, and unforgettable days in the stands. Across the country, from Dublin to Kerry, Cork to Belfast, you’ll find some of Europe’s most atmospheric and historic stadiums. Whether it’s the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park, a Munster rugby night in Thomond Park, or League of Ireland action in Tallaght, these venues are the heartbeat of Irish sport.

Here’s a complete guide to Ireland’s biggest stadiums — across GAA, rugby, soccer, and cricket — and what makes them special.

Ireland’s Biggest Stadiums

1. Croke Park, Dublin – 82,300 (GAA)

The largest stadium in Ireland and one of the biggest in Europe. Home to the All-Ireland football and hurling finals, it’s the beating heart of Gaelic Games.

2. Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 51,700 (Soccer & Rugby)

A world-class venue that hosts Ireland’s international soccer and rugby matches.

3. Semple Stadium, Thurles – 45,690 (Hurling)

The spiritual home of hurling in Tipperary and beyond.

4. Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork – 45,000 (GAA)

Recently redeveloped on the banks of the Lee, it’s a key GAA venue in Munster.

5. Gaelic Grounds, Limerick – 44,023 (GAA)

Limerick’s fortress and a hurling stronghold.

Other Major Stadiums Across Ireland

Ireland’s Best Rugby & Soccer Stadiums

• Thomond Park, Limerick – 25,600
• RDS Arena, Dublin – 18,500
• Ravenhill, Belfast – 18,196
• Tallaght Stadium, Dublin – 10,500
• Turner’s Cross, Cork – 7,385
• Dalymount Park, Dublin – 4,500
• Tolka Park, Dublin – 5,400
• Windsor Park, Belfast – 18,614

GAA County Grounds That Matter

• O’Moore Park, Laois – 22,000
• Cusack Park, Ennis – 20,100
• Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon – 18,890
• Markievicz Park, Sligo – 18,558
• Athletic Grounds, Armagh – 18,500
• Brewster Park, Fermanagh – 18,000
• Healy Park, Omagh – 17,636
• MacCumhaill Park, Donegal – 17,500

The Hidden Gems

• Malahide Cricket Club – 11,500
• Stormont, Belfast – 6,000
• Morton Stadium, Santry – 8,800
• The Showgrounds, Sligo – 3,873
• Corrigan Park, Antrim – 3,700

Final Word

Whether it’s a packed Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day, Munster under the lights in Thomond, or the tight terraces of Dalymount Park, Ireland’s stadiums are woven into the fabric of our national identity. These venues are more than just bricks and mortar — they’re the stages where dreams are made, hearts are broken, and legends are born.

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