Clare v Tipperary: Banner Eye Crucial Win in Live Munster Hurling Battle at Cusack Park

Clare v Tipperary: Banner Eye Crucial Win in Live Munster Hurling Battle at Cusack Park

The stakes couldn’t be higher this Saturday evening as Clare host Tipperary in Round 3 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at Cusack Park, Ennis (6pm, live on GAA+). With both counties sitting on a single point after two rounds, this clash could define their summer.

Clare are favourites at 4/9 to win on home soil, with a -3 handicap set by the bookies. After their spirited second-half comeback against Waterford fell just short, Brian Lohan’s men will be desperate to get their Munster campaign back on track.

Recent Form

Clare drew with Cork and lost to Waterford.
Tipperary drew with Limerick and lost to Cork.

Last Five Championship Meetings

2024: Clare 1-24 Tipperary 0-24 (Munster Round Robin)
2023: Tipperary 5-22 Clare 3-23 (Munster Round Robin)
2022: Clare 3-21 Tipperary 2-16 (Munster Round Robin)
2021: Tipperary 3-23 Clare 2-22 (Munster Semi-Final)
2019: Tipperary 3-21 Clare 0-17 (Munster Round Robin)

Clare have won two of the last three, but Tipperary still lead the all-time championship series 40 wins to Clare’s 16, with four draws from the previous 60.

Championship Trends and Key Stats

Tipp’s last Munster championship win was against Clare in April 2023. Since then, they’ve drawn three (v Waterford, Limerick, and Clare) and lost six.
Clare and Waterford are the lowest-scoring teams in this year’s Munster SHC (51 points each).
Tipperary have the worst defensive record, conceding 68 points so far.

In the 2024 Allianz League, Tipperary beat Clare by 0-22 to 1-18 in Thurles – but that result won’t faze the Banner on home turf.

Munster SHC Table (After 2 Rounds)

Cork – 3 pts
Limerick – 3 pts
Waterford – 2 pts
Clare – 1 pt
Tipperary – 1 pt

Fixture Details

Munster SHC Round 3

Clare v Tipperary

Cusack Park, Ennis – 6pm

Live on GAA+

Prediction: Clare to Cover -3 Handicap

With home advantage, a tighter defence, and greater urgency, Clare look well placed to cover the -3 handicap at 4/9. Tipperary’s defensive issues and lack of recent championship wins make this a must-win for Brian Lohan’s side—and they should rise to the occasion.

Tip: Clare -3 Handicap

Armagh v Donegal: All-Ireland Champs Face Ulster Kings in Blockbuster Final Rematch

Armagh v Donegal: All-Ireland Champs Face Ulster Kings in Blockbuster Final Rematch

Clones will be packed to the rafters this weekend as reigning All-Ireland champions Armagh go head-to-head with Ulster title holders Donegal in a mouth-watering Ulster Football Championship Final rematch. This repeat of last year’s epic decider promises fireworks, especially with so much recent history between these two Ulster powerhouses.

Donegal edged that 2024 final after a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 6-5 after the sides couldn’t be separated in normal and extra time. Now, Armagh return with silverware in hand, looking to claim their first Ulster title since 2008.

Betting Odds: Draw the Value as Bookies Edge Towards Donegal

The bookies make Donegal favourites at 4/6, with Armagh priced at 6/4, but the standout value lies in the draw at 8/1. Given the razor-thin margins between the teams and last year’s final also going to penalties, tipping the draw in normal time looks the smartest play.

Paths to the Final

Armagh

Armagh 1-34 Antrim 1-23 (Quarter-Final)
Armagh 0-23 Tyrone 0-22 (Semi-Final)

Donegal

Donegal 1-25 Derry 1-15 (Preliminary Round)
Donegal 0-23 Monaghan 0-21 (Quarter-Final)
Donegal 1-19 Down 0-16 (Semi-Final)

Recent Meetings

2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal won 6-5 on pens)
2022: Armagh 3-17 Donegal 0-16 (Qualifiers)
2022: Donegal 1-16 Armagh 0-12 (Ulster QF)
2020: Donegal 1-22 Armagh 0-13 (Ulster SF)
2015: Donegal 2-11 Armagh 0-8 (Ulster QF)

Four of the last five meetings have gone Donegal’s way, but Armagh are trending upward and look more dangerous with each outing.

Ulster Final Flashbacks

2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal won on pens)
2006: Armagh 1-9 Donegal 0-9
2004: Armagh 3-15 Donegal 0-11
2002: Armagh 1-14 Donegal 1-10
1990: Donegal 0-15 Armagh 0-14

Storylines and Stats

Armagh are chasing their first Ulster title since 2008.
Donegal are bidding for their seventh provincial crown since 2011.
Armagh and Donegal have met in two of the last three Ulster finals.
Donegal won their league clash 0-21 to 1-10 earlier this year.
McGeeney and McGuinness are both seasoned managers, adding a tactical edge to this rivalry.

Tip: Back the Draw at 8/1

With so little to separate them and history repeating itself last year, the draw at 8/1 in normal time is the value tip of the weekend. A cagey, tactical battle is likely, with extra time (and possibly penalties) once again needed to split them.

Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Hurling Championship Clash

Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Championship Clash

Galway will look to bounce back from their recent defeat to Kilkenny when they host Wexford in a vital Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin fixture. Both counties come into this encounter with two points apiece, having won one and lost one from their opening two games.

The match is finely poised in the standings, but the bookmakers make Galway strong favourites at 1/3, with a -4 handicap applied. Wexford, available at 3/1, will need to defy recent form trends if they are to come away with a result.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Galway beat Offaly comfortably in Round 1 but came up short against Kilkenny last weekend. Wexford opened with a win over Antrim but were outclassed by Dublin in their second outing.

The last five championship meetings between Galway and Wexford show just how tight this rivalry has become:

2024: Wexford 1-28 Galway 0-23
2023: Galway 0-24 Wexford 2-12
2022: Galway 1-19 Wexford 1-19
2020: Galway 1-27 Wexford 0-17
2019: Galway 0-16 Wexford 0-16

This will be the 17th championship clash between the counties. Both have won seven each, with two draws—highlighting the historic parity. However, Galway hold the edge in more recent encounters, with an unbeaten run in their last four championship games in Pearse Stadium against Wexford.

Goals at a Premium

One of the standout stats in this fixture is the lack of goals. In the six games played from 2018 to 2024, only seven goals have been scored in total. This trend suggests another low-scoring tactical battle could be on the cards, especially with Galway’s defensive structure typically holding firm at home.

League Form and Home Advantage

Galway also defeated Wexford in this year’s Allianz League at Chadwicks Wexford Park by 2-19 to 1-20, a result that will give them added confidence coming into this weekend.

They will also take comfort from their six-point win over Wexford at home in the 2022 championship. That said, Wexford got revenge in 2024, winning by eight points on their own turf.

Betting and Prediction

With Galway -4 on the handicap and a price of 1/3 to win, the market strongly leans towards a home victory. The handicap line suggests the bookies expect Galway to win by at least five points. Given the trends and Galway’s strong form at Pearse Stadium, that looks a reasonable prediction.

Prediction: Galway to cover the -4 handicap in a tight, physical contest.

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Friday 9 May

Connacht MFC final
Mayo v Roscommon, Hastings MacHale Park, 6.30pm

Saturday 10 May

Ulster SFC final
Armagh v Donegal, Clones, 5.25pm – RTE / BBC

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

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

Tailteann Cup Round 1
Wexford v Longford, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6.30pm
Kildare v Leitrim, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 5pm
Laois v Waterford, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 3pm
Offaly v Wicklow, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 1.30pm
Limerick v London, Rathkeale, 1pm

Joe McDonagh Cup
Westmeath v Down, TEG Cusack Park, 2.30pm
Carlow v Kildare, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup
Wicklow v Meath, Aughrim, 2pm
Tyrone v Derry, Dungannon, 1pm
Donegal v London, Letterkenny, 12.30pm

Nickey Rackard Cup
Mayo v Sligo, MacHale Park, 2pm
Armagh v Louth, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 12pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Longford v Cavan, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 2pm
Lancashire v Monaghan, Abbotstown, 1.30pm

Ulster Ladies SFC final
Armagh v Donegal, St Tiernach’s Park, 3pm -TG4 YouTube

Leinster MHC quarter-finals
Westmeath v Dublin, Joristown Park, 12pm
Laois v Wexford, O’Moore Park, 12pm

Ulster MFC quarter-final
Cavan v Down, Kingspan Breffni, 12pm

All-Ireland MFC C first round
Limerick v Wicklow, Rathkeale, 3pm
Wexford v Laois, TBC, 2pm
Waterford v Kilkenny, Lemybrien, 2pm

Sunday 11 May

Leinster SFC final
Meath v Louth, Croke Park, 4.15pm – RTE

Tailteann Cup Round 1
Westmeath v Antrim, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm – GAA+
Fermanagh v Carlow, Brewster Park, 2pm
Sligo v Tipperary, Tubbercurry, 1.30pm

Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois v Kerry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 4pm

Nickey Rackard Cup
Roscommon v Fermanagh, Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Warwickshire v Leitrim, Birmingham, 2pm

Connacht Ladies SFC
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 1pm

Leinster Ladies SFC final
Dublin v Meath, Croke Park, 2pm – TG4 YouTube

Munster Ladies SFC
Kerry v Tipperary, Austin Stack Park, 2pm
Waterford v Cork, Dungarvan GAA, 2pm

All-Ireland U20FC semi-final
Kerry v Tyrone, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm – TG4

All-Ireland U20FC B semi-final
Limerick v Monaghan, Moorefield, 3pm

Ulster MFC quarter-final
Monaghan v Armagh, TBC, 12pm

All-Ireland MFC C first round
Fermanagh v Longford, Roslea, 12pm

Monday 12 May

Munster MFC semi-finals
Clare v Kerry, TBC, 7pm
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, 7pm

Wednesday 14 May

Munster U20HC final
Tipperary v Clare, Gaelic Grounds, 7:30pm

All-Ireland U20FC B semi-final
Leitrim v Westmeath, Dr Hyde Park, 6.30pm

Friday 16 May

All-Ireland U20FC semi-final
Louth v Mayo, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 7pm

Munster MHC final
Cork v Waterford or Clare, TBC, 7pm

Saturday 17 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1
Galway v Dublin, Pearse Stadium, 5pm – GAA+
Kerry v Roscommon, Fitzgerald Stadium, 2.30pm – GAA+

Leinster SHC Round 4
Wexford v Offaly, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5pm
Galway v Antrim, Pearse Stadium Galway, 1.30pm – GAA+

Tailteann Cup Round 2
Wicklow v Laois, Aughrim, 6pm
Antrim v Limerick, Corrigan Park, 4.30pm
Tipperary v Kildare, Clonmel, 4pm
Waterford v Offaly, Walsh Park, 1.30pm

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Westmeath v Carlow, TEG Cusack Park, 3pm
Down v Kerry, Ballycran, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup Round 5
Derry v Wicklow, Celtic Park, 1.30pm
London v Tyrone, Ruislip, 1.30pm
Meath v Donegal, Trim, 1.30pm

Nickey Rackard Cup Round 5
Fermanagh v Mayo, Brewster Park, 2pm
Louth v Roscommon, Dowdallshill, 2pm
Sligo v Armagh, Tubbercurry, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup Round 5
Cavan v Leitrim, Kingspan Breffni, 2pm
Monaghan v Longford, Inniskeen, 2pm
Warwickshire v Lancashire, Birmingham, 2pm

Leinster MHC semi-finals
Kilkenny v Westmeath or Dublin, TBC, TBC
Galway v Laois or Wexford, TBC, TBC

Ulster MFC semi-finals
Tyrone v TBC, TBC, TBC
Donegal v TBC, TBC, TBC

Sunday 18 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1
Mayo v Cavan, MacHale Park, 2.30pm
Clare v Down, Cusack Park, 2pm

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

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

Tailteann Cup Round 2
Leitrim v Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 1.30pm – GAA+
London v Westmeath, Ruislip, 2pm
Carlow v Wexford, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Longford v Fermanagh, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 3pm

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Laois v Kildare, O’Moore Park, 3pm

Friday 23 May

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

Sunday 25 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1

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

GAA Rounders: Full Weekend Fixtures Preview

*Rounders Championship Previews & Fixtures – Sunday, 11th May 2025*

The second weekend of the 2025 GAA Rounders Championship — and the opening round of the senior championships — brings a packed slate of high-stakes fixtures across the country. With promotion hopefuls, former finalists, and early-season form all colliding, Sunday could prove pivotal. And for most teams in action, it’s only week one.

All eyes will be on heavy-hitters like Limekiln vs Breaffy in both the Senior Men’s and Mixed grades, as the two All-Ireland finalists renew their rivalry. Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn promises to be a crucial clash across three codes, with last year’s tight margins fresh in the memory. Elsewhere, newcomers Kilmeena face a baptism of fire away to The Heath in Senior Mixed, while the all-Galway Intermediate Mixed derby between Galway City Rapparees and Athenry could be a historic first.

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INTERMEDIATE LADIES

Kilmeena vs St Clare’s
Venue: Heath
Time: 1.30pm
Kilmeena were promoted to Intermediate Ladies for 2025, but started with a disappointing 9–10 defeat to Michael Glaveys. A second loss would seriously dent their semi-final hopes. St Clare’s, losing semi-finalists in 2024, are considered one of the early favourites — and will expect to take care of business here.

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INTERMEDIATE MEN

Kilmeena vs St Clare’s
Venue: The Heath
Time: 11:30am
They met in 2024’s Intermediate Men’s Championship — where Kilmeena emerged 11–6 winners. With St Clare’s coming off a 2024 semi-final appearance, this game could tilt the balance of the group for either side. All-Star Tommy Hoban will need to be in on top form for the Mayo side if they are to start the season off with a win.

Galway City Rapparees vs Dublin Metropolitans
Venue: Galway
Time: 1.30pm
The Rapparees, 2023 finalists, endured a miserable 2024 and are desperate to bounce back. Dublin Mets, promoted as Junior Men’s champions, made a major statement with a last-gasp win away to Emo last time out. With Ryan Dennis and Jack Cheyne set to battle it out on the mound, this is one of the most exciting pitching duels at intermediate level of the weekend — and potentially a decider for a semi-final spot down the line.

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INTERMEDIATE MIXED

Galway City Rapparees vs Athenry
Venue: Galway
Time: 3.15pm
The first all-Galway Rounders Championship clash in the history of rounders, and with local pride on the line, it’s shaping up to be a huge day for both clubs.

Galway City Rapparees were one of only a couple of unbeaten teams across all grades last season. They capped off a perfect 2024 campaign by winning the Junior Mixed final and earning promotion — but despite that, they enter 2025 as underdogs in a fiercely competitive Intermediate division. With momentum on their side, they’ll be hoping to extend their winning streak and make an early statement.

Athenry, meanwhile, had two wins last season and know they’ll need to be sharper if they want to push for a semi-final place this year. They’ll be wary of a fired-up Rapparees squad with a point to prove and home support behind them. Expect a passionate and tight encounter in what could become one of the league’s newest rivalries.

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SENIOR LADIES

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 11:30am
Two of last year’s top contenders collide in what could be an early decider for a semi-final place.

Cuchulainn looked destined for the 2024 final before a late-on fightback from Breaffy to snatch victory. Erne Eagles also bowed out at the semi-final stage — but it was this exact fixture where they prevailed in a pulsating 24–21 shootout. That game was one of the matches of the season and both sides will be desperate to lay down a marker early in 2025.

With the strength of this year’s Senior Ladies division, neither team can afford to lose ground. The winner here could already have one foot in the knockout stages.

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SENIOR MEN

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 2:30
Erne Eagles are the hot favourites to retain their Senior Men’s crown and begin their 2025 campaign at home to Cuchulainn — a side they comfortably defeated 22–5 last season.

While Cuchulainn did secure two wins in 2024 and have their sights set on a top-four finish, this fixture represents a huge step up. It’s a valuable early test of how much they’ve progressed, but they’ll need to be at their very best — and then some — to cause an upset here. Anything other than an Erne win would send shockwaves through the championship.

Carrickmacross Emmets vs Glynn Barntown
Venue: Carrickmacross
Time:
The rivalry continues as Glynn Barntown return to face a Carrickmacross Emmets side that handed them a humbling 20–2 defeat in 2024. Barntown will be out for blood this time around, and there’s every chance this could be a far tighter contest than last year’s one-sided affair.

Carrickmacross had a mixed league campaign but really put it up to Erne Eagles in the semi-final. They will be hoping for victory — but don’t be shocked if we see a much tighter match this season.

Limekiln vs Breaffy
Venue: Limekiln
Time: 2pm
This is a repeat of the 2024 semi-final, which Breaffy won before losing the final — and it’s another chance for Breaffy to get one over on Limekiln. Their league clash last season finished 13–12, and expect this one to be just as close, with a draw not being ruled out.

Both clubs are stacked with All-Star talent, and this should be a physical, high-skill contest.

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SENIOR MIXED

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 1pm
This game in 2024 decided Cuchulainn’s fate of not making the semi-finals. They narrowly lost 5–7. Last season’s semi-finalist Erne Eagles will be looking to go at least one better — but don’t be surprised if this is as close as 2024. Cuchulainn have the tools to compete but must be near-perfect to pull off a result.

Carrickmacross Emmets vs Glynn Barntown
Venue: Carrickmacross
Time: TBC
Glynn Barntown have added a few players which should move them to favourites. Carrick easily beat them in 2024 (23–7)

If Glynn can come away with a victory here, every team in the division will be afraid of them. But if Carrick win, it should set them up for at least a semi-final place in 2025. It will confirm the readiness of both sides for the top four places.

Limekiln vs Breaffy
Venue: Limekiln
Time: 12.30pm
Another rematch of the 2024 final — and another chance for Limekiln to finally get one over on Breaffy. Both clubs are stacked with All-Star talent, and this should be a physical, high-skill contest.

If you like top-class bowling, Michelle Hopkins vs Chris Hughes in this one will be epic. Home advantage might swing it Limekiln’s way, but Breaffy won’t be in any mood to start off their title defence with a loss to their biggest rival in the division.

The Heath vs Kilmeena
Venue: The Heath
Time: 3pm
Kilmeena’s promotion to Senior Mixed is a major milestone — but their debut match is a tough one. They are back-to-back champions in the Junior and Intermediate grades and will be the Wrexham of Rounders if they can win three in a row.

The Heath are title contenders, having taken a year out in 2024 after a tough championship in 2023 which ended in All-Ireland victory. A close game is possible, but the hosts are clear favourites to show they are back with a bang in the Senior Mixed Championship.

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