Play-off spots are on the line, and the latest projections from the league’s official model have been met with an intriguing comparison — from none other than rugby journalist Joe Naughton, posting as @JoeNaConnacht.

Known for his sharp analysis and independent insights, Naughton has shared his own forecast for the URC play-offs — and it’s making waves.

Agreement at the Top: Five Teams Locked In

Both Naughton and the URC agree: Leinster, Bulls, Glasgow, Sharks, and the Stormers are virtual certainties for the play-offs. All five sit at 100% qualification odds in Joe Naughton’s table (except the Stormers at 95% in the URC model), with Leinster expected to hit a staggering 81–82 points.

This shared confidence in the top five highlights a clear tier of elite performers who’ve separated themselves from the pack.

Where the Models Diverge: Connacht, Ulster & Benetton

The biggest talking point is Connacht. While the URC model puts their play-off chances at just 16%, Joe Naughton gives them a far healthier 40% with a projected finish of 47–50 points. This discrepancy reflects a difference in how the two models assess fixture difficulty and current form.

Benetton sees the opposite trend — URC is far more optimistic at 63%, compared to Naughton’s 40%. For Ulster, it’s another wide gap: 10% in the JoeNaConnacht model versus 34% in the URC’s forecast.

Crunching the Middle Pack

Teams like Cardiff land in the middle across both models: 34–35% play-off probability depending on the source. But others, like Scarlets (5% JNC vs 17% URC) and Edinburgh (40% URC, not listed in JNC’s top dozen), show clear differences in interpretation.

Naughton’s model seems more conservative — based heavily on points forecasts and potential match-ups — whereas the URC appears to hold out hope for late-season swings.

Long Shots and No Hopes

Both models rule out the same three sides: Zebre, Dragons, and Ospreys, each given 0% play-off probability. That leaves just a few fringe teams hanging on by a thread — notably Lions, Ulster, and Scarlets — but the gap in their respective odds hints at deeper disagreement between forecasting methods.

Verdict: A Journalist’s Eye vs The Official Line

Joe Naughton’s predictive model brings clarity, simplicity, and a sharper edge to forecasting. It avoids false hope and presents a straight-talking view of who’s really in the hunt. The URC model, meanwhile, keeps more teams alive on paper, appealing to fans dreaming of a dramatic final push.

As the regular season hits its final rounds, both models will be put to the test — but for fans who want no-nonsense, evidence-based insight, JoeNaConnacht is the one to watch.

Follow @JoeNaConnacht on X for more exclusive rugby analysis, fixture predictions, and statistical breakdowns as the URC heads into the final stretch.

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As transatlantic partnerships evolve and influence everything from bloodstock auctions to race-day strategies, you might question how this momentum will redefine American turf traditions.

Key Takeaways

The Preakness Stakes: A Historic Racing Landmark

While the Kentucky Derby often captures the public spotlight, the Preakness Stakes holds its own as a cornerstone event in American Thoroughbred racing.

You’ll find its origins rooted in 1873 at Baltimore’s Pimlico Racecourse, two years before the Derby’s debut. Exclusively for three-year-olds, the Preakness is the essential middle leg of the Triple Crown, run over 1 3/16 miles. In most years, the Preakness Stakes is limited to 14 horses at the starting gate, ensuring a competitive but manageable field for this high-stakes race.

Signature symbols—like the Woodlawn Vase and Black-Eyed Susans blanket—underscore its unique identity. Legendary performances, evolving traditions, and a growing purse, now at $2 million, confirm its enduring prestige, drawing international attention and a significant economic impact on Maryland each spring.

Ireland’s Deepening Influence on U.S. Thoroughbred Racing

Ireland’s imprint on the Preakness Stakes and broader U.S. racing scene runs deep, rooted in its status as Europe’s Thoroughbred powerhouse.

Irish horsemanship drives the success of global operations, and the genetic legacy of foundation sires continues influencing elite American pedigrees. As the U.S. turf program expands, Ireland’s expertise and competitive racing environment shape the American breed.

Thanks to recent partnerships between Irish racing and US sporting events, the connection is also being celebrated with themed race days and innovative fan experiences bridging the cultures of both nations.

Irish-Bred Contenders and Their Impact on the Preakness

Pedigree tells a compelling story in the Preakness Stakes, and Irish-bred contenders now play an outsized role in shaping the race’s competitive landscape.

You’ll notice entrants boasting Galileo or Sadler’s Wells in their pedigree frequently deliver strong late surges—hallmarks of Irish stamina breeding.

Irish-influenced bloodlines, whether through sires or broodmares, have turned heads with top-three Preakness finishes and bolstered their betting appeal, prompting sharper focus from seasoned fans analyzing Preakness bets.

Coolmore-bred stock and Irish-American partnerships reflect this transatlantic synergy, intensifying competition. As the Preakness remains a key element of the Triple Crown series in the United States, Irish breeding programs are increasingly drawn to producing horses capable of excelling in this demanding classic race.

The track record of Irish-bred horses has firmly established these bloodlines as a benchmark for quality and adaptability in U.S. classic-distance racing.

Economic and Social Ripples in Baltimore and Beyond

As Irish-bred talent elevates the caliber of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore feels the tangible effects far beyond the finish line.

Each May, you witness the city’s economy surge, with visitor spending fueling $31.4–$35.7 million in impact, hundreds of jobs, and local tax revenue spikes.

The hospitality sector thrives, as hotels, restaurants, and vendors welcome a global audience, including growing interest from Ireland.

Minority-owned businesses see notable gains, while communal pride and city vibrancy intensify.

Media exposure projects Baltimore onto the international stage, stimulating investment and partnerships.

These ripple effects extend across the region, making the Preakness a linchpin of urban significance.

Globalization and the Rise of Transatlantic Partnerships

While racing circles once fixated primarily on local rivalries and pedigree, today’s Preakness Stakes embodies a broader trend—thoroughbred racing’s transatlantic integration.

You see globalization at work as economic and technological interdependence shapes modern partnerships.

With US and European institutions asserting combined influence, digital infrastructure and innovation now underpin the racing world’s cross-continental engagement.

Political shifts and the pursuit of strategic autonomy alter familiar alliances, requiring coordinated responses to global events.

Expanded inclusion—drawing equine interests from Latin America and Africa—reshapes competitive dynamics, much as in broader market blocs, making transatlantic ties essential for prestige, security, and ongoing sporting relevance.

Looking Ahead: What Increased Irish Involvement Means for American Racing

Although American racing has always attracted international interest, Ireland’s escalating involvement signals a new era defined by dynamic cross-Atlantic exchange.

You’ll notice the landscape shifting as Irish ownership, trainers, and bloodstock increase their stakes in US racing. This drives capital investment, sharpens competition, and transforms race programming.

The effects ripple beyond the track:

Expect American Thoroughbred racing to grow more international, innovative, and commercially robust.

From Pedigree to Prestige: What Lies Ahead

As you watch Irish silks flash past Pimlico’s storied grandstands, you’re witnessing tradition meeting transformation. The roots of Sadler’s Wells and Galileo intertwine with American speed, creating a dynamic contrast: Old-World stamina vs. New-World intensity.

This fusion doesn’t alter the field—it shapes the narrative of the Preakness Stakes. In this evolving transatlantic contest, your perspective shifts from spectator to participant in history, where every furlong marks both heritage and new horizons.

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Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden this afternoon by J.J. Slevin, the son of Triple Threat ran out a seven length victor of the race named in honour of the late Lombardstown, Co Cork rider.

Interestingly, Mr Policeman was one of the winners Michael O’Sullivan had at the same meeting in 2023 when riding a first career treble on the card that day.

This afternoon, another Closutton representative, Asterion Forlonge (4/5 favourite), last year’s winner of the race, started as marker leader. He led the field from early doors, but unshipped jockey Seán O’Keeffe at the second-last fence.

Fil Dor, who tracked the race leader Asterion Forlonge for most of the journey, claimed the runner-up spot under Danny Gilligan.

Hascoeur Clermont was third home at a price of 50/1, 32 lengths behind the Gordon Elliott-trained second placer. Lonesome Boatman (11/1), from the Seán Allen yard, was last of the four finishers, another 18 lengths back.

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The southern racetrack will host its Racing Home For Easter Festival with racing starting on Saturday with an all flat card, while Easter Sunday and Easter Monday will be days for National Hunt followers.

The weekend highlights takes place on Sunday with the Bar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle and the Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase, named in honour of the popular Lombardstown native. In 2018 Michael O’Sullivan rode his first winner at Cork Racecourse, Mallow, aboard the Wilcosdiana trained by his uncle, Eugene O’Sullivan.

Bar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle

Among the 16 runners for the Bar One Racing Easter Handicap Hurdle is the Desmond Kenneally-trained Pray Tell. A winner of the Grade 3 Singletons SuperValu Stayers Novice Hurdle in December, Pray Tell was last seen in Grade 1 company, and will aim to record another memorable victory at Kenneally’s local racecourse.

The Big Doyen is another notable runner in the €45,000 showpiece over two miles and three furlongs. The eight-year-old is set to have his first start since moving to trainer Declan Queally. Top owner J.P. McManus is represented by the Colm Murphy-trained Goraibhmaithagat, and January winner Well Dressed, for Eddie and Patrick Harty.

Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell has Addragoole and the consistent Tonaghneave Well in the race.

Waterford handler Henry de Bromhead, who won the race last year with Lucky Zebo, relies on previous Cork winner Arctic Bresil. The Ross O’Sullivan-trained Natural Look, and John McConnell’s West Away are also previous winners at the Mallow track.

Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase

Last year’s winner, Asterion Forlonge, heads the runners for the Grade 3 Michael O’Sullivan Chase, going to post at 3.57pm.

Champion handler Willie Mullins also has Mister Policeman among the five-runner field. Gordon Elliott’s Fll Dor, Lonesome Boatman from the Seán Allen yard, and Charles Coakley’s Hascoeur Clermont are the other runners in the 3 miles 100 yards contest.

Starting times

Racing at Cork Racecourse, Mallow, on Saturday will start at 1.25pm with an eight race flat card which features the Easter Festival April 19th-21st Handicap.

Sunday’s eight-race jumps programme will commence at 1.12pm. Easter Monday’s will see the first of eight jumps races go to post at 1.15pm.

Further details are available on the Cork Racecourse website.

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Reigning British champion Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton are sending strong squads for the BetGoodwin Easter Festival on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21.

The two-day fixture offers £450,000 in prize money across 14 races, providing potential for a significant impact as the British championship reaches its conclusion later this month.

Mullins closed the deficit on Skelton dramatically at Aintree’s Grand National Festival and Ayr’s Scottish National Festival. Skelton hit back this week, however, by taking the feature Grade 2 handicap chase at Cheltenham.

Sussex Champion Hurdle

Reigning Irish and British champion Mullins has four of the 11 runners in the £75,000 BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle on Sunday, with Skelton responsible for two runners in the field.

Mullins will also have King Alexander and Mr Escobar in the £30,000 Phoenix Cycles Remember Ray Prior Handicap Hurdle later on the Sunday card, with Mostly Sunny set to represent Skelton.

The English hander will have a total of nine runners at the Easter Sunday meeting as he attempts to hold off the Mullins challenge.

Bank Holiday Monday

The Bank Holiday feature at the track is the £100,00 BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Chase with Mullins set to have four runners to Skelton’s one.

The Closutton handler will also have runners in the £45,000 Southern Cranes Novices’ Handicap Hurdle, and in the £23,000 BetGoodwin Free Bet On Nose Losers Open NH Flat Race, while Skelton will have a strong team of 12 runners on Monday.

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Galway’s Titans Basketball Club is calling on the community to be part of something special with the launch of the Titans 300 Club — a bold new initiative aimed at building a winning future both on and off the court.

The goal is simple but powerful: rally 300 supporters, each contributing €5 per week (or €250 annually), to create a sustainable financial foundation for player development, club growth, and the realisation of future ambitions.

Businesses, companies, and individuals alike are invited to get involved, invest in local sport, and make a lasting difference in one of Galway’s most vibrant and inclusive sporting communities.

Official Launch Event – April 28th, Bonham Quay, Galway

The Titans 300 Club will officially launch on April 28th at Bonham Quay, with the event proudly hosted by Genesys on their stunning top floor overlooking Galway Docks.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of basketball, inspiration, and community spirit. Before heading upstairs for a lively panel discussion featuring players, coaches, and club leaders, guests can shoot some hoops on the ground floor and experience the energy of the Titans family firsthand.

More Than Basketball – Building a Community

Titans Basketball Club is about much more than competition. It’s a thriving, diverse community that shapes young lives through sport, friendship, personal development, and belonging.

The club welcomes players of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities — from enthusiastic Under-8s to competitive Under-18 boys and girls, all the way to the Men’s Under-20s. Titans also lead the way in inclusivity with their celebrated Wheelers program, making basketball accessible to players with disabilities, alongside a buzzing social league for those who simply want to enjoy the game for fun and fitness.

With a strong focus on coach development, mentorship, and life skills, Titans Basketball Club builds more than athletes — it builds confident, resilient, and connected individuals ready to make an impact on and off the court.

Whether you’re a seasoned supporter or discovering Titans for the first time, the Titans 300 Club is your chance to be part of a movement that’s shaping Galway’s sporting future.

Become a Titan today. Help us grow the game, build community, and inspire the next generation.

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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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