A busy weekend of GAA action is fast approaching, and for eager eyes in the South East, the small ball will attract our attention.
Saturday, 27th May, sees Carlow battle with Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
🏆 Joe McDonagh Cup Final:
⏰Sat, 27 May, 4.45pm
🙏Big support needed in Croke Park on Saturday.
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or
- SuperValu Tullow, B'town & Sandhills Carlow
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🇲🇱🥎🇲🇱 pic.twitter.com/q922vkV6Vp— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) May 23, 2023
Waterford's Thomas Walsh is appointed as the referee, with the game throwing in at 4:45 pm in Croke Park.
Carlow will look to replicate their 2018 success in the competition, with Offaly searching for their first taste of McDonagh glory.
For those unable to attend, it will be broadcast live on RTÉ, with extra time and penalties if required.
Three fixtures are on offer in both the Leinster and Munster Championships Sunday.
Beginning with the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship and the clash at Chadwicks Wexford Park.
Our senior hurlers, proudly supported by @Zurich_Irl, need your support too in @ChadwicksIE Wexford Park on Sunday. Join the crowd and be the 16th man!
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📲Live updates here, with @eset_ireland pic.twitter.com/lKHJqR9dYS— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) May 23, 2023
Following Sunday's capitulation against Westmeath, Wexford faces the prospect of relegation to the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Kilkenny are the visitors to Wexford with a throw-in time of 2:00 pm. At the same time, Antrim visits Mullingar for a meeting with Westmeath.
If Wexford were to lose to Kilkenny and Antrim were to seal victory against Westmeath, Darragh Egan's side would be relegated to the Joe McDonagh Cup for 2024 on the head-to-head rule.
The #LeinsterSHC Table after Round 4
Kilkenny 0-27 v 0-21 Dublin
Galway 5-29 v 1-22 Antrim
Wexford 2-22 v 4-18 Westmeath#gaa #hurling #gaaleaguetables pic.twitter.com/PByQdJOAYd
In contrast, Kilkenny are gunning for the top of the LSHC, and a victory over Egan's men could propel them above Galway.
Derek Lyng will be keen to replicate the Cat's proud tradition of claiming provincial honours as his side looks to build on last year's success.
Our senior hurlers will play Waterford in the Munster senior hurling championship this Sunday May 28th at 4pm in FBD Semple Stadium.
Match tickets are available from the following link or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.https://t.co/zHs0DEu6IF pic.twitter.com/Bjcmzvy26Y— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) May 23, 2023
Last but no means least, Tipperary will lock horns with Waterford in round five of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.
With a throw-in time of 4:00 pm in FBD Semple Semple in Thurles, Liam Cahill knows that victory for his Tipperary side will set up a Munster final meeting with Clare.
Undefeated in three outings this Championship, confidence is high in the Premier County following a battling draw with the reigning All-Ireland Champions Limerick.
Cahill looks set to be hit with a four-week sideline ban following his dismissal against the Treaty men. The ban would see him deprived of any contact with the team on match-day in any way.
For Waterford, it has been a Championship to forget. Three defeats from three leaves the Déise licking their wounds, with Davy Fitzgerald eager to reiterate his stance for future progression.
Despite a run of underwhelming performances, one can only assume that the proud men of Waterford will be eager to end their campaign with a victory.
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