Kerry will host Clare in Killarney in the second of two Munster Quarter-Finals to be played on Saturday afternoon.
The Kingdom come into this game having just won the league alongside Dublin due to commitments with this game.
The Kingdom were by far the standout performers of the Allianz League. Sweeping aside Galway and Tyrone in ruthless fashion and drawing against All-Ireland champions Dublin to share the spoils.
David Clifford has been as clinical as ever, the young star is well on his way to becoming a Kerry great, and at such a young age he will hope to replicate the like of Colm Cooper and Kieran Donaghy on the push for All-Ireland glory.
Clare will be looking to bounce back in stunning fashion after narrowly losing to Mayo in a promotion play-off. Staging a comeback but just missing out after a slow first-half performance against the westerners.
Colm Collins will hope he can guide his side further than last years campaign, losing to eventual champions Tipperary at the same stage will be running through their minds. They just have to face an outstanding Kerry side this time around.
Players to watch
Kerry: David Clifford (Fossa)
Clare: David Tubridy (Doonbeg)
Starting/Predicted Teams
Kerry
Kieran Fitzgibbon; Brian O Beaglaoich, Jason Foley, Tom O’Sullivan; Mike Breen, Gavin Crowley, Gavin White; Diarmuid O’Connor, Adrian Spillane; Stephen O’Brien, Sean O’Shea, Paul Geaney; David Clifford, Dara Moynihan, Paudie Clifford.
Clare
Stephen Ryan; Ciaran Russell, Cillian Brennan, Kevin Harnett; Cian O’Dea, Sean Collins, Daniel Walsh; Darren O’Neill, Cathal O’Connor; Darragh Bohannon, Eoin Cleary, Pearse Lillis; Gavin Cooney, David Tubridy, Joe McGann
In early 2020, the future of Irish football looked promising, we had made the knockout rounds of Euro 2020 qualifying and set to host four games for the competition. A year onwards our involvement in the Euros is small, but there is some ‘Irish’ we can cheer for
After devastating losing on penalties to Slovakia, we knew that the boys in green would not play at Euro 2020.
In April 2021, Ireland could not guarantee a 25% attendance at its matches, so Dublin’s Aviva Stadium also withdrew from hosting the tournament.
The group stage and knockout matches meant to be in Dublin were replaced with venues in England and Russia.
Between players and performers, Ireland still has some representation at the competition. It may even help you to decide who to cheer for in the rest of the competition.
Where are the Irish?
Ireland has been involved in the competition long before the first ball was kicked. Two members of the band U2 have helped make the official Euro 2020 song.
Bono and the Edge, along with Martin Garrix wrote the song ‘We Are The People’ for the competition. Many fans love the catchy and emotional tune with it being compared to Zara Larsson’s ‘This One’s For You’ in 2016.
It is well known that there are a lot of family ties between Ireland and England which can even be seen in the Three lions’ new golden generation.
Starting with their captain, Harry Kane could have chosen to play for Ireland back in 2014. The talismanic striker’s father, Patrick Kane, was from Galway.
In the heart of their defence, Harry Maguire also has links to Ireland through his grandparents.
One that stings for Irish fans still is Jack Grealish who has connections in Dublin. He even managed to pick up Ireland’s U21 Player of the Year award in 2015.
Another central defender Conor Coady has Irish grandparents. It makes sense since he has the same second name as Irelands greatest GAA manager.
Most recently, Declan Rice through grandparents from Cork played three friendlies for Ireland before choosing to play for England.
Each of those five English players will have a big impact on their run in Euro 2020 knock out rounds. Although, that probably will not make them any more popular on Irish shores.
Rest of Europe
A vital part of Denmark’s challenge in the Round of 16 will be their midfielder, Thomas Delaney.
His great-grandfather moved from Ireland to the USA after the famine making him eligible for both countries, but instead, he chose to play for his native Denmark.
An unexpected one that many haven’t heard of is Wales’ young defender, Ethan Ampadu. His father Kwame played for Ireland U21s back in the early 1990s having been raised in Dublin.
Now, Ampadu will be hoping that Wales get past the Round of 16 next week against Denmark after he was sent off in their last game against Italy.
Devastated to be sent off but these boys 🙌🏽 Massive credit for their fight. Last 16 🤩🤩! Thanks to all the fans who travelled and who supported from home❤️🏴#TogetherStrongerpic.twitter.com/5Mk4wGu0ER
Finland has been one of the sides that Europe has fallen in love with at the tournament. Sadly, we will not see them anymore after a dramatic last day in Group B, losing to Belgium.
They showcased some great defence talent including young centre back Daniel O’Shaughnessy whose father is from Galway.
Good luck to Daniel O’Shaughnessy playing for Finland against Russia today. Not related, but great to see an O’Shaughnessy doing big things! 🇫🇮 🇮🇪 🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/1Ee8EAt3gQ
Sadly no, Ireland does not have any referees or linesmen officiating at Euro 2020.
Instead, Michelle O’Neill will represent Ireland by refereeing matches at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games in July.
She was on the first ever female team to take charge of a UEFA tournament final – Referee Michelle O' Neill is joining us to chat about making history on the pitch and breaking boundaries for women in sport! ⚽️ 👏 pic.twitter.com/e75UPyXasy
The Ireland Men’s Sevens side will compete at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo as one of 12 sides going for gold.
The Men’s competition will take place from June 26th – June 28th.
Team Ireland will have a lot of competition for medals as the other 11 sides are strong.
We break down who Ireland’s toughest competition for Olympic glory will be.
Great Britain
First up is some familiar foes under a different – England, Wales and Scotland.
The side got to the Olympics after Simon Amor’s England side won the 2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Colomiers.
England veteran Dan Norton will be a danger on the flanks as he will look to extend his all-time try-scoring record.
The active Sevens legend is one of four survivors from the 2016 squad who won a silver medal in Rio – Dan Bibby, Tom Mitchell and Ollie Lindsay-Hague also represent Great Britain for the second successive Olympic games.
England star Tom Bowen is available in reserve.
They will be one of the favourites for the top prize this summer.
GB men: Dan Bibby, Alec Coombes, Alex Davis, Robbie Fergusson, Harry Glover, Ben Harris, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Ross McCann, Max McFarland, Tom Mitchell, Dan Norton, Ethan Waddleton.
Men’s reserve: Tom Bowen.
Odds: 12/1
United States
The United States Men’s Sevens side have underachieved at times throughout their lifespan.
They failed to deliver at the Olympics in 2016 but will want to put on an improved showing this year.
If they can build on their qualification promise, the national team could go far at the Olympics.
Speedster Carlin Isles is as fast as ever and will be a threat to every opponent he faces.
Perry Baker, Stephen Tomasin and Madison Hughes will also be ones to look out for as the side attempt to bring home an Olympic medal.
The United States Men’s Sevens Olympics squad has not been announced yet.
Odds: 7/1
Fiji
The 2016 Olympic champions are tipped by many to repeat that feat.
World Rugby’s Men’s Sevens Player of the Decade Jerry Tuwai is expected to lead the side to their second Olympic games with the hopes of defending their crown.
The side’s Oceania 7s squad gives fans an idea of what to expect for the Olympics.
2016 Olympic Gold Medal winner Kitione Taluga is set to take part in his second Olympic games as well.
Head Coach Gareth Baber can win a 12th tournament with his Fiji side, compared to nine tournament wins under 2016 Olympic Head Coach Ben Ryan.
The Pacific Islanders will have their eyes on the prize once again and if their 2018-19 World Rugby Sevens performance is anything to go by, they may retain it.
The Fiji Men’s Sevens Olympics squad has not been announced yet.
Odds: 11/4
New Zealand
The bookies’ favourite New Zealand will want to avenge their quarter-final loss to Fiji at the 2016 Olympics with a medal in Tokyo.
Clark Laidlaw’s world-class side will have the extra boost of 15’s star Caleb Clarke being available for the Olympics.
The Blues winger will line up alongside Sevens legends Scott Curry and and Tim Mikkelson at the Oceania 7s and is set to do so again at the Olympics next month.
Before cancellation, the All Blacks were leading the 2019-20 World Rugby Sevens Series and have the quality to carry that form over to this year’s Olympic tournament.
The New Zealand Men’s Sevens rugby team have not announced their Olympic squad yet.
Odds: 2/1
To view the full list of Irish athletes heading to the Olympic games this summer, click here.
Dublin is coming into the 2021 championship season looking to claim an unprecedented seven-in-a-row after a decade of dominance.
Dessie Farrell took over from Jim Gavin in 2019 and claimed his first All-Ireland title in 2020 against Mayo.
The men from the capital are the clear favourites to claim another Sam Maguire.
Before the start of the upcoming season, we look at each contender to dethrone the Dubs.
Kerry
Manager: Peter Keane
Last All-Ireland: 2014 (37 titles)
Last year’s finish: Munster Semi-Final
Betting odds: 5/2
Key Player: David Clifford. Fossa’s starman has been on a tear of the championship since his debut in 2018. Becoming an influential forward the likes that Cooper would be proud off. During the league campaign this season, Clifford has torn teams apart by himself. With his performance against Galway a standout. If Kerry go further than last years escapades he will be a danger for anyone.
Point of discussion: Can they match Dublin strength for strength? The Kingdom were on the verge of dethroning the Dubs in their first meeting in the 2019 final but came up short in the replay. While its hard to find a squad as talented as Dublins, Peter Keane has blooded youth with experience since his appointment. They might not be able to finish the job this year but this young team will be pushing the Dubs for years to coe.
Mayo
Manager: James Horan
Last All-Ireland: 1951 (3 titles)
Last year’s finish: All-Ireland finalists
Betting odds: 12/1
Key Player: Aidan O’Shea. The Breaffy man is coming back from a knee injury sustained in training months ago. Making his first appearance in a league win against Meath in May. The three time All-Star will be looking to fire Mayo towards glory after being named captain after last years losing effort to Dublin. He can be deployed in midfield or in full-forward to cause damage, and with Cillian O’Connor out injured. They might call upon his services to notch up the scores.
Point of discussion: Will Cillian O’Connors recent injury hamper their quest for Sam? The 29 year old Ballintubber forwards fitness is the worst possible injury for Mayo. He will be sorely missed through Connacht and if they were to retain their provincial title, they would go up against the Dubs in the All-Ireland semi-final. When Mayo have faced Dublin with O’Connor leading the line they have come up short, without him will be almost impossible for the Westerners.
Donegal
Manager: Declan Bonner
Last All-Ireland: 2012 (2 titles)
Last year’s finish: Ulster finalists
Betting odds: 16/1
Key Player: Michael Murphy. The last captain to lift Sam for Donegal is one of the most influential players in gaelic football history. Often carrying an inexperienced Donegal side to no end. The Glenswilly man is coming back from an hamstring injury in May on league duties. He may not be fully fit but without his presence, Donegal are not the same team.
Point of discussion: Can they get past Ulster? The Ulster giants have been out of sorts in the past few years since Jim McGuinness left in 2014. Not appearing in an All-Ireland semi-final since his departure. A success other than reedeming their Ulster final loss in 2020 will be a major objective going forward.
Tyrone
Managers: Feargal Lohan and Brian Dooher
Last All-Ireland: 2008 (3 titles)
Last year’s finish: Ulster Quarter-Finals
Betting odds: 18/1
Key Player: Mattie Donnelly. Since Seán Cavanagh’s retirement in 2017, Donnelly was given captaincy duties and has been his sides best midfielder by a long distance. Without him, not much emphasis will be put on this Tyrone side as major contenders. The two time All-Star will need a massive season if Tyrone are to pose a serious question.
Point of discussion: Can they return to former glory? Under Mickey Harte, Tyrone were Kerry’s bogey team, and were a major contender season in, season out until they fell off at the start of the new decade. After Kerry’s hammering in the league, many pundits have asked rather or not they have the minerals to even put up a showing in Ulster. It remains to be seen rather or not they can prove the doubters wrong.
Galway
Manager: Pádraic Joyce
Last All-Ireland: 2001 (9 titles)
Last year’s finish: Connacht finalists
Betting odds: 20/1
Key Player: Shane Walsh. When fully fit, is the focal point of a decent forward line for the Tribesmen. They will need him firing on all cylinders if they can get back to challenging Mayo in Connacht and beyond.
Point of discussion: Can they find form? Galway were a dissappointing outfit in the league. being relegated down to Division 2 alongside their West counterparts Roscommon, they will try to find their feet once again and get into the position to conquer rivals Mayo.
Monaghan
Manager: Seamus McEnaney
Last All-Ireland: No All-Ireland totles
Last year’s finish: Preliminary Round
Betting odds: 66/1
Key Player: Conor McManus. The man who was influential in Monaghans two Ulster title wins in 2013 and 2015 remains his counties main scoring threat. Being seen as the proponent in the Monaghan panel for years, given the chance he will keep Monaghans Ulster hopes alive.
Point of discussion: Can they live up to their title of dark horses? One of the favourites for Ulster glory every season, Monaghan have failed to bring home the Anglo-Celt Cup in half a decade, but are always favoured more than the likes of rivals Donegal and Tyrone. With the emergence of Cavan, they will have to fight off high expectations in order to bring home success.
The current Ireland Men’s Sevens side did not exist until 2014 but by 2021 are already an Olympic-level sevens side.
They were created with the Olympics in mind after it was announced that the sport would become an Olympic sport in Rio in 2016.
The project only gained steam in 2014 after the announcement in 2009 with the men’s sevens program introduced in October of that year.
It’s first Director of Rugby was announced in December – New Zealander Anthony Eddy, who is still there today.
The IRFU then scouted talents from Ireland who were interested in joining the program and recruited those that they took a liking to.
The 27-man squad announced in May 2015 became known as ‘The Originals’ and included British and Irish Lion Tadhg Beirne was part of the squad alongside Connacht star Alex Wootton.
Other players have stayed in the program – Terry Kennedy is still the star fullback for the side and has a fantastic link with winger Jordan Conroy.
Ireland Men’s Sevens’ most-capped player of all-time Harry McNulty is an original and Foster Horan has been there from the start as well as Ian Fitzpatrick and Mark Roche.
The side started out in Rugby Europe’s Division C, playing against the likes of Liechtenstein and San Marino.
The team climbed up the ranks over time and took part in the 2015 Rugby Europe Olympic Sevens Repechage tournament where they finished third and earned a spot in the 2016 Monaco Repechage.
A spot at the inaugural Olympic Sevens tournament was up for grabs.
However, they fell short in the knockout stages but have grown exponentially since then.
Players that have shaped the core of the 2020 side became important members of the team as the side grew.
Current captain Billy Dardis became a part of the squad prior to the Olympic qualification disappointment and Jordan Conroy made notable contributions in 2017.
The aforementioned originals that are still a part of the squad began to develop chemistry with the players coming, having already bonded themselves.
Their win in Moscow marked the first tournament win for the program and underlined the progress those working on it had made since its inception.
A win over Spain in the final was a perfect example of this, after their loss to Spain in Monaco the year previous.
2018 and 2019 saw the side take part in the two final events on the 2018-19 World Rugby Sevens Series and finish sixth in the 2018 Rugby Sevens World Cup in their first appearance at the tournament.
Their impressive season saw them earn the ‘core team’ status for the 2019-20 season after their performance at the Hong Kong Sevens qualifier.
At the time, they were impressing neutrals with their energy and individual qualities.
Jordan Conroy was blazing a trail that he is still on with his blistering pace helping him to get past defences with ease.
Dardis and Harry McNulty were leaders in the side and led by example with their work-rates always at a high level.
However, the side were knocked out of the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby Europe Sevens Olympic Qualifying tournament after a loss to France.
The loss left them with one final chance – the 2020 Monaco Repechage.
They had to succeed where they had fallen several years prior.
Before they could, the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world and Sevens as a sport was put on pause.
The players, who had grown as a team together, were now separated against their will and forced to work by themselves.
The period of time spent in lockdown was a struggle for several in the side but they pulled through and were back together in 2021 with a shared goal in mind – becoming Olympians.
They trained hard and the team named for the tournament was filled with players who were familiar with each other.
Harry McNulty, who had left Ireland to join Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis was part of the 14-man squad.
His club allowed him to return temporarily to chase the Olympic dream that he had wanted to make a reality for so long.
The team had developed a wonderful rhythm that they unleashed in Monaco.
On the first day, Zimbabwe, Mexico and Tonga were beaten convincingly by the Irish with the telekinetic duo of Terry Kennedy and Jordan Conroy nabbing 14 tries between themselves and providing some easy-on-the-eye moments.
The side breezed past Samoa in the final pool game to qualify for the semi-finals as pool winners.
At the end of the day, they were in the final, one step from the promised land.
Ireland started the better of the two sides with Jordan Conroy making his presence known immediately.
However, Stephan Parez helped a France side looking for their second successive Olympic appearance get back into the game and Les Bleus led at the break.
A quickfire double courtesy of some Conroy-Kennedy magic swung momentum back in Ireland’s favour.
Originals member Harry McNulty sealed the deal after Dardis regained possession and passed to the veteran,who dotted down across the line.
A late France try served only to cushion the hurt of missing out on Olympic qualification, but for the Irish, the dream became a reality.
For Anthony Eddy, Harry McNulty and many others, it was the reward of years of hard work in the program.
They will forever be known as Ireland’s first Olympic rugby team.
That achievement is nothing short of what they deserve.
The Ireland Men’s Sevens side will take part in the Olympics Sevens tournament from July 26th – July 28th.
For many years, horse racing has been a huge part of English culture. From Royal Ascot to the Grand National, there have been several race-winning horses that have lived long happy lives alongside their amazing racing careers. But how do you make sure your horse is getting the best possible level of care? In this article, we will be providing you with some simple tips for some of the ways that you can begin to care for your horse following a race.
Consider The Sleeping Environment
When you are caring for a racehorse after a race, it is important to make sure that the sleeping environment is the best that it can be. Not only should it be completely mucked out, but it should also have shelter from flies, winds and even direct sunlight. In addition to the barn or stable that they are sleeping in, it is important to accommodate for the likes of blankets, turnout rugs and other waterproof coats when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
Maintain Regular Grooming Regimes
In addition to providing the right sleeping arrangements for your horse, it is important to make sure that you are also providing the right grooming regime for your horse. By having a grooming regime alongside a veterinarian, you can ensure that your shoeing is maintained as well as the coat being at its best. It is important to make sure that every aspect of your horse is well-groomed as a penalty could be given to the owner and the trainer if the horse is not prepared for the race.
Ensure Your Horse Is Fed And Watered Correctly
When the temperature of the skin following the race has been cooled down, it is then time to ensure that your horse is fed and watered correctly. It is a common misconception that allowing your horse to drink water straight after a race can lead to colic, however, this is not the case. By allowing them access to water following a race, you can prevent overheating and dehydration and ensure their overall health. It is important to note however that cold water could be avoided, especially during the winter months as this can lead to buckets freezing over.
Ensure Your Horse Has Resting Time
The final way that you can care for a horse after a race is to ensure that they have the right amount of time to rest. Typically following a race, it is advised to leave a minimum of 2 days for your horse to relax. When this relaxing period is over, you can then begin the training regime of your horse for the next race. You must stick to a clear and concise regime when you are beginning training for your horse as this will ensure it is in the best possible condition by race day.
With this in mind, there are several ways that you can begin to ensure that your horse is in the best possible condition not only on race day but throughout the training camp for the next big race.
Dublin and Kerry players are set as the bookmakers’ favourites for the Footballer of the Year (FOTY) 2021 award
Midfielder Brian Fenton won his second FOTY award in three years at a ceremony in February.
This capped off a record-breaker year for the Dublin football team. He beat off opposition from teammate Ciaran Kilkenny and Mayo man Cillian O’Connor for the award.
O’Connor would have been in contention to challenge for the title again this year if he did not suffer an Achilles injury this month.
Whatever county is crowned All-Ireland champions will inevitably be a major factor in who is picked as FOTY. But, can another county finally knock Dublin off their pedestal.
Could a weakened Mayo finally shine, or will a thrilling yet unpredictable Kerry team take the crown?
Who are the favourites for Footballer of the Year?
Kerry
The bookies have young Kerry forward David Clifford as the out-and-out favourite to win the award with odds of 11/4.
The 22-year-old from Fossa is the linchpin of the Kerry full-forward line. He has already scored 6-22 this year against teams like Dublin, Tyrone and Galway.
The only other Kerry man to appear in the Irish bookies’ top eight was centre forward Sean O’Shea. He has odds of 14/1 to win the FOTY.
After a dreadful loss to Cork last year, the Kingdom has shown they mean business after some great displays in the league.
Dublin
The rest of the bookmaker’s favourites lie in the capital county as they go for seven-in-a-row.
Forward Con O’Callaghan from Cuala is set to be contesting for the title with Clifford with odds of 4/1.
The 25-year-old has been part of five of Dublin’s All-Ireland winning teams and proved to be a vital part of their league wins this year.
Next is Ciaran Kilkenny and current champion Brian Fenton both with odds of 8/1 to win it. They have been mainstays in the squad for many years now, being strong parts of the spine of the team.
The outside picks to win the FOTY award are James McCarthy, Dean Rock and Brain Howard with odds of nothing less than 18/1.
After some astonishing performances in the Gaelic League, can David Clifford recreate his form in the Championship?
The 22-year-old who plays his club football in Fossa has had an astonishing start to the year in the league.
Clifford has scored 6-22 throughout the competition. The highlight was a hat-trick of goals against Galway.
Standing at 6’2’’, the full-forward can score any goals from high punches to skilful ground football. His quick turn of pace has shown him to be troublesome to Dublin, Tyrone and Roscommon defences so far.
The bookies have noticed these performances and have him as a favourite to finish top scorer with odds of 3/1.
The highest scorer in the competition may not necessarily be from the Championship-winning side.
Last year’s winner, Cillian O’Connor has picked up an Achilles injury that looks to have him ruled out for most of 2021 along with Mayo’s hopes of winning the All-Ireland.
Ryan O’Donoghue is Mayo’s next chance at top scorer but that is very unlikely for the centre forward.
Dublin’s Cormac Costello scored the second-most in the League chipping in over 22 points as he took some frees. The corner-forward will be an important part of Dublin’s attack this year with him having odds of 13/2.
The Dubs have a very well-rounded side with Dean Rock as bookmakers preferring him to Costello to win top scorer, with odds of 4/1.
Rock finished third in the scorer’s list last year behind O’Connor and Conor McSweeney. The 31-year-old corner-forward managed 2-26 last Championship as Dublin won a sixth All-Ireland in-a-row.
Donegal’s Paddy McBrearty is the Ulster Championship’s most likely to win the scorer’s award. The corner-forward will have a say in how the Forgotten county does in the Championship this year.
After the League, it seems Clifford is the man to put your money on. Kerry begins their Munster Championship at 19:00 on Saturday 26th June against Clare.
On the same day Mayo will face Sligo, on Sunday Donegal will face Down. On the 4th July Dublin will face the winner of Wexford and Wicklow.
Limerick will host Waterford in Limerick in the first of two Munster Quarter-Finals to be played on Saturday afternoon.
Billy Lee has led Limerick to an impressive league campaign, improving the squad as a whole, playing stylish football with the limited talent at his disposal.
Waterford was hot and cold throughout their league campaign, losing out to Antrim in the Division 4 semi-final to Antrim last time out.
Limerick will be expected to breeze past this Waterford squad, but come championship season, tails will be up and anything can happen.
Players to watch
Limerick: Cillian Fahy (Treaty Sarsfield)
Waterford: Tommy Prendergast (Kilrossanty)
Starting/Predicted Teams
Limerick
Donal O’Sullivan; Sean O’Dea, Brian Fanning, Michael Donovan; Bob Childs, Iain Corbett, Gordon Brown; Darragh Treacy, Tommie Childs; Tommy Griffin, Danny Neville, Adrian Enright; Cillian Fahy, Robbie Bourke, Hugh Bourke
Waterford
Paudie Hunt, Sean Boyce, Brian Looby, Darach Ó’Cathasaigh, Donal Fitzgerald, Michael Curry, Dermot Ryan, Tommy Prendergast, Mark Cummins, Jason Curry, Conor Murray, David Hallinan, Stephen Curry, Dylan Guiry, Darragh Corcoran
Sligo will host newly promoted and All-Ireland contenders Mayo at Markievicz Park in Sligo.
Tony McEntee will look to cause an upset by knocking out the Connacht champions to book their place in the semi-final.
Mayo will be looking to prove doubters wrong after gaining promotion from last years relegation to Division two.
Beating Westmeath, Down, Meath and Clare. They are a clear Division one side.
With the absence of starman Cillian O’Connor in the full-forward line, it will be interesting to see how Mayo handle themselves without him.
The reigning champions should steamroll their way into the semi-final.
Players to watch
Sligo: Niall Murphy (Coolera/Strandhill)
Mayo: Tommy Conroy (The Neale)
Starting/Predicted Teams
Sligo
Eamonn Kilgannon; Ryan Feehily, Eddie McGuinness, Evan Lyons; Keelan Cawley, Darragh Cummins, Paul McNamara; Paddy O’Connor, Paul Kilcoyne; Conor Griffin, Sean Carrabine, Mikey Gordon; Nathan Rooney, Niall Murphy, Cian Lally
Mayo
Rob Hennelly; Eoin O’Donoghue, Oisin Mullin, Lee Keegan; Michael Plunkett, Stephen Coen, Fergal Boland; Matthew Ruane, Jack Carney; Diarmuid O’Connor, Darren McHale, Bryan Walsh; Ryan O’Donoghue, Tommy Conroy James Carr
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