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Saturday 25 January 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1
Round 1
Pearse Stadium, Salthill
17:15 Galway v Armagh
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh
18:00 Tyrone v Derry
Croke Park
19:30 Dublin v Mayo

Allianz Football League Division 2
Round 1
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
17:00 Cork v Meath
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan
18:00 Cavan v Monaghan

Allianz Football League Division 3
Round 1
TBC
14:30 Leitrim v Laois
Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge
17:00 Kildare v Fermanagh

Allianz Football League Division 4
Round 1
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow
18:00 Carlow v Tipperary
Chadwicks Wexford Park
19:00 Wexford v London

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Round 1
Chadwicks Wexford Park
17:00 Wexford v Cork

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Round 1
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore
14:00 Offaly v Carlow
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar
14:00 Westmeath v Laois
Croke Park
17:00 Dublin v Antrim

Allianz Hurling League Division 2
Round 1
McKenna Park, Ballycran
14:00 Down v Kildare
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh
16:00 Tyrone v Derry

Allianz Hurling League Division 3
Round 1
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar
14:00 Mayo v Cavan

Allianz Hurling League Division 4
Round 1
Páirc Naomh Bríd, Dowdallshill
14:00 Louth v Fermanagh
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford
14:00 Longford v Warwickshire
Abbottstown – GAA CoE
14:00 Lancashire v Leitrim

Sunday 26 January 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1
Round 1
Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney
13:45 Kerry v Donegal

Allianz Football League Division 2
Round 1
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park
14:00 Roscommon v Down
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar
14:00 Westmeath v Louth

Allianz Football League Division 3
Round 1
Corrigan Park, Belfast
13:00 Antrim v Clare
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore
14:00 Offaly v Sligo

Allianz Football League Division 4
Round 1
Echelon Park, Aughrim
14:00 Wicklow v Waterford
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford
14:00 Longford v Limerick

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Round 1
Cusack Park, Ennis
14:00 Clare v Kilkenny
Pearse Stadium, Salthill
15:45 Galway v Tipperary

Allianz Hurling League Division 2
Round 1
Trim
14:00 Meath v Donegal

Allianz Hurling League Division 3
Round 1
McGovern Park, Ruislip
13:00 London v Roscommon
Markievicz Park, Sligo
14:00 Sligo v Wicklow

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 1

Páirc Naomh Bríd, Dowdallshill

14:00 Louth v Fermanagh

Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford

14:00 Longford v Warwickshire

Abbottstown – GAA CoE

14:00 Lancashire v Leitrim

Saturday 1 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 2

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

18:00 Armagh v Tyrone

MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey

19:30 Donegal v Dublin

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 2

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

17:00 Tipperary v Longford

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 2

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

19:30 Cork v Limerick

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 2

Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

18:00 Carlow v Waterford

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 2

Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge

13:00 Kildare v Kerry

Derry CoE, Owenbeg

14:00 Derry v Down

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 2

Echelon Park, Aughrim

13:00 Wicklow v London

Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

15:00 Cavan v Sligo

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 2

TBC

14:00 Monaghan v Louth

Sunday 2 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 2

Celtic Park, Derry

13:45 Derry v Kerry

Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

15:45 Mayo v Galway

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 2

Páirc Esler, Newry

13:00 Down v Cork

DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee

14:00 Louth v Roscommon

Páirc Tailteann, Navan

14:00 Meath v Cavan

St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones

14:00 Monaghan v Westmeath

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 2

Cusack Park, Ennis

14:00 Clare v Leitrim

Markievicz Park, Sligo

14:00 Sligo v Kildare

St Josephs GAA, Ederney

14:30 Fermanagh v Antrim

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

16:00 Laois v Offaly

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 2

McGovern Park, Ruislip

12:30 London v Wicklow

Fraher Field, Dungarvan

14:00 Waterford v Carlow

Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale

14:00 Limerick v Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 2

UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny

13:45 Kilkenny v Galway

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

15:45 Tipperary v Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 2

Corrigan Park, Belfast

14:00 Antrim v Westmeath

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

14:00 Laois v Offaly

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 2

O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny

14:00 Donegal v Tyrone

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 2

King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park

14:00 Roscommon v Armagh

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 2

TBC

13:00 Fermanagh v Longford

Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham

14:00 Warwickshire v Lancashire

Saturday 8 February 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 3

Chadwicks Wexford Park

17:30 Wexford v Kilkenny

Pearse Stadium, Salthill

19:30 Galway v Clare

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 3

Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham

14:00 Warwickshire v Louth

Shane McGettigan Park, Drumshanbo

14:00 Leitrim v Longford

Sunday 9 February 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 3

TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

15:45 Limerick v Tipperary

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 3

Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

13:45 Offaly v Antrim

Walsh Park, Waterford

14:00 Waterford v Laois

TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

14:00 Westmeath v Dublin

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 3

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

13:00 Kerry v Derry

McKenna Park, Ballycran

14:00 Down v Donegal

Eoghain Ruadh, Dungannon

14:00 Tyrone v Meath

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 3

McGovern Park, Ruislip

13:00 London v Cavan

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

14:00 Armagh v Wicklow

Markievicz Park, Sligo

14:00 Sligo v Mayo

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 3

Brewster Park, Enniskillen

14:00 Fermanagh v Monaghan

Saturday 15 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 3

Celtic Park, Derry

17:00 Derry v Galway

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

19:30 Kerry v Dublin

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 3

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

17:00 Cork v Westmeath

Páirc Esler, Newry

18:00 Down v Meath

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 3

Fraher Field, Dungarvan

18:30 Waterford v Tipperary

Chadwicks Wexford Park

19:00 Wexford v Carlow

Sunday 16 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 3

Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

13:45 Mayo v Tyrone

MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey

15:45 Donegal v Armagh

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 3

Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

14:00 Cavan v Louth

King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park

14:00 Roscommon v Monaghan

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 3

Cusack Park, Ennis

13:30 Clare v Fermanagh

TBC

14:00 Leitrim v Kildare

Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

14:00 Offaly v Antrim

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

14:00 Laois v Sligo

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 3

McGovern Park, Ruislip

12:30 London v Limerick

Echelon Park, Aughrim

14:00 Wicklow v Longford

Saturday 22 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 4

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

17:00 Armagh v Mayo

Croke Park

19:30 Dublin v Derry

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 4

Corrigan Park, Belfast

14:30 Antrim v Leitrim

Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge

19:00 Kildare v Laois

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 4

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

17:00 Tipperary v London

Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

18:00 Carlow v Limerick

Sunday 23 February 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 4

O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh

13:45 Tyrone v Kerry

Pearse Stadium, Salthill

15:45 Galway v Donegal

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 4

St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones

13:30 Monaghan v Cork

TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

14:00 Westmeath v Cavan

DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee

14:30 Louth v Down

Páirc Tailteann, Navan

14:30 Meath v Roscommon

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 4

Markievicz Park, Sligo

13:30 Sligo v Clare

Brewster Park, Enniskillen

14:00 Fermanagh v Offaly

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 4

Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford

13:00 Longford v Waterford

Chadwicks Wexford Park

14:00 Wexford v Wicklow

Saturday 1 March 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 5

Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

17:00 Mayo v Kerry

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

19:35 Armagh v Dublin

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 5

Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

18:00 Cavan v Down

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

19:00 Cork v Roscommon

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 5

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

17:00 Laois v Antrim

Brewster Park, Enniskillen

18:00 Fermanagh v Sligo

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 5

Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale

18:30 Limerick v Tipperary

Fraher Field, Dungarvan

18:30 Waterford v Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 5

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

17:00 Cork v Kilkenny

Chadwicks Wexford Park

17:00 Wexford v Galway

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 5

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

15:30 Kerry v Meath

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 5

Abbottstown – GAA CoE

14:00 Lancashire v Louth

Shane McGettigan Park, Drumshanbo

14:00 Leitrim v Monaghan

Sunday 2 March 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 5

Ballyshannon

13:45 Donegal v Derry

Tuam Stadium

13:45 Galway v Tyrone

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 5

DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee

14:00 Louth v Monaghan

TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

14:00 Westmeath v Meath

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 5

Cusack Park, Ennis

14:00 Clare v Kildare

TBC

14:00 Leitrim v Offaly

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 5

McGovern Park, Ruislip

13:00 London v Longford

Echelon Park, Aughrim

14:00 Wicklow v Carlow

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 5

TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

15:45 Limerick v Clare

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 5

Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

14:00 Offaly v Westmeath

Walsh Park, Waterford

14:00 Waterford v Dublin

Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

14:30 Carlow v Antrim

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 5

McKenna Park, Ballycran

14:00 Down v Tyrone

Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge

14:00 Kildare v Donegal

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 5

Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

14:00 Cavan v Wicklow

Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

14:00 Mayo v Roscommon

Markievicz Park, Sligo

14:30 Sligo v Armagh

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 5

Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham

14:00 Warwickshire v Fermanagh

Saturday 8 March 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 6

TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

19:30 Limerick v Galway

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 6

Parnell Park, Dublin

18:00 Dublin v Carlow

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 6

Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge

15:00 Kildare v Tyrone

Derry CoE, Owenbeg

16:00 Derry v Meath

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 6

King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park

14:00 Roscommon v Cavan

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 6

TBC

14:00 Monaghan v Lancashire

Brewster Park, Enniskillen

14:00 Fermanagh v Leitrim

Páirc Naomh Bríd, Dowdallshill

14:00 Louth v Longford

Sunday 9 March 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 6

UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny

13:15 Kilkenny v Tipperary

Cusack Park, Ennis

15:15 Clare v Cork

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 6

Ballycastle

12:30 Antrim v Laois

TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

14:00 Westmeath v Waterford

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 6

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

13:00 Kerry v Down

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 6

McGovern Park, Ruislip

13:00 London v Sligo

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

14:00 Armagh v Mayo

Saturday 15 March 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 6

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

17:30 Kerry v Armagh

Croke Park

19:30 Dublin v Galway

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 6

Páirc Esler, Newry

18:00 Down v Westmeath

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 6

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

18:00 Laois v Clare

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 6

Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

17:00 Carlow v Longford

Chadwicks Wexford Park

18:30 Wexford v Tipperary

Fraher Field, Dungarvan

19:00 Waterford v London

Sunday 16 March 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 6

Celtic Park, Derry

13:30 Derry v Mayo

O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny

15:30 Donegal v Tyrone

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 6

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

14:00 Cork v Louth

Páirc Tailteann, Navan

14:00 Meath v Monaghan

King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park

14:00 Roscommon v Cavan

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 6

Corrigan Park, Belfast

14:00 Antrim v Sligo

TBC

14:00 Leitrim v Fermanagh

Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

14:00 Offaly v Kildare

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 6

Echelon Park, Aughrim

14:00 Wicklow v Limerick

Saturday 22 March 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Round 7

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

19:30 Cork v Galway

TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

19:30 Limerick v Wexford

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

19:30 Tipperary v Clare

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Round 7

Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

17:00 Carlow v Westmeath

Fraher Field, Dungarvan

17:00 Waterford v Offaly

Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise

17:00 Laois v Dublin

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Round 7

O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny

14:30 Donegal v Derry

Trim

14:30 Meath v Kildare

Pairc Colmcille, Carrickmore

14:30 Tyrone v Kerry

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Round 7

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

14:30 Armagh v London

King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park

14:30 Roscommon v Sligo

Echelon Park, Aughrim

14:30 Wicklow v Mayo

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Round 7

Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford

14:00 Longford v Monaghan

Abbottstown – GAA CoE

14:00 Lancashire v Fermanagh

Shane McGettigan Park, Drumshanbo

14:00 Leitrim v Warwickshire

Sunday 23 March 2025

Allianz Football League Division 1

Round 7

BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh

15:45 Armagh v Derry

Pearse Stadium, Salthill

15:45 Galway v Kerry

O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh

15:45 Tyrone v Dublin

Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar

15:45 Mayo v Donegal

Allianz Football League Division 2

Round 7

Kingspan Breffni, Cavan

13:30 Cavan v Cork

Inniskeen

13:30 Louth v Meath

St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones

13:30 Monaghan v Down

TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

13:30 Westmeath v Roscommon

Allianz Football League Division 3

Round 7

Cusack Park, Ennis

14:00 Clare v Offaly

Brewster Park, Enniskillen

14:00 Fermanagh v Laois

Cedral St. Conleth’s, Newbridge

14:00 Kildare v Antrim

Markievicz Park, Sligo

14:00 Sligo v Leitrim

Allianz Football League Division 4

Round 7

Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale

13:00 Limerick v Waterford

McGovern Park, Ruislip

13:00 London v Carlow

Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford

13:00 Longford v Wexford

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

13:00 Tipperary v Wicklow

Saturday 29 March 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Quarter-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Quarter-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Semi-Finals

TBC

Sunday 30 March 2025

Allianz Football League

Division 1 Semi-Finals

Croke Park

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 2 Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 3 Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 4 Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Quarter-Finals (continued)

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Quarter-Finals (continued)

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Semi-Finals (continued)

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Semi-Finals (continued)

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Semi-Finals (continued)

TBC

Saturday 5 April 2025

Allianz Hurling League

Division 1A Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League

Division 1B Semi-Finals

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Final

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 3

Final

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 4

Final

TBC

Sunday 6 April 2025

Allianz Football League

Division 1 Final

Croke Park

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 2 Final

Croke Park

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 3 Final

TBC

Allianz Football League

Division 4 Final

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Semi-Finals (continued)

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Semi-Finals (continued)

TBC

Saturday 12 April 2025

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Final

TBC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Final

TBC

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The news of Fitzgerald’s departure was announced by Wexford GAA in the early hours of Friday morning.

Fitzgerald said;

“I have informed the County Board that I will not be in a position to continue in my role as Bainisteoir of the Wexford Senior Hurling team.

“The main reason for this is down to the six-hour round trip from my home in Sixmilebridge, which I have done for the last five years.

“I have never felt closer or happier with any team in all my years coaching and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of my five years in Wexford.

Davy Fitzgerald's time in Wexford has come to an end https://t.co/ksQhpaDUFk

— The42.ie GAA (@The42GAA) July 30, 2021

“It has been an absolute privilege and an honour to have worked with every one of the players during my time in Wexford.”

“There were ups and downs, highs and lows, as is the nature of the sport, all of which was experienced with a sense of collective pride and enjoyment.

“To the players, county board, clubs and people of Wexford, I wish to thank each and every one of you for playing no small part in every enjoyable second of the journey.

“From the first meeting in Gorey in October 2016 to last Saturday week in Thurles, you have all made me feel so welcome, supported and proud to be involved with Wexford.

“On behalf of myself and my backroom team I wish to thank everyone associated with Wexford GAA for everything over the last five years and I wish you all the very best for the future. Le Croí agus Lámh, Davy.”

Davy Fitzgerald’s time as Wexford manager has been a successful one.

Gaining promotion to Division 1A of the National Hurling League, before winning Wexford’s first Leinster Hurling Championship title since 2004 with a 3-point victory over Kilkenny in Croke Park.

In the 2021 Championship season, Wexford was defeated by Clare in the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers, with Fitzgerald indicating that his time in charge was coming to an end, admitting that the past year in charge of Wexford was ”the toughest” he had experienced in GAA

Wexford’s Response

With Wexford GAA chairman Mícheál Martin stating;

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CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORES KILKENNY V WEXFORD
This tie could be full of surprises with both teams seeming unpredictable in recent seasons, only one can reach the Leinster final.

Kilkenny had a decent season in the league, winning four games and only losing to Clare on the last day. They always seemed to be part of exciting high-scoring matches with their forwards always in full force.

Wexford also had a very nice league campaign, finishing second behind the Cats. They finished strong with a comfortable victory against Dublin.

They last faced each other in the league at the end of May, Kilkenny came out victors on that day with a scoreline of Kilkenny 2-27 Wexford 0-23.

It is no secret that this Kilkenny team relies heavily on scoring frees, but they do have the countries best free-taker in TJ Reid. The 33-year-old always the difference if the Cats can win or lose a game and expect no different on Saturday

In corner-forward, Wexford has a strong contender for All-Star again this year. Lee Chin is the main man for them and is normally involved in most of the team’s important scores.

Our Senior Hurlers will face @KilkennyCLG in the @gaaleinster Senior Hurling Semi Final this Saturday afternoon at Croke Park. Throw in 4.30pm

The game will be shown live on @SkySportsGAA

Ticket details tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Xlmxb20AHA

— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) June 28, 2021

Predicted teams

Kilkenny

E Murphy (GK); T Walsh, H Lawlor, P Deegan, D Corcoran, P Walsh, C Browne, R Reid, R Leahy, A Mullen, W Walsh, B Ryan, J Bergin, TJ Reid, E Cody.

Wexford

Mark Fanning (GK); S Reck, L Ryan, C Flood; J O’Connor, G Bailey, S Murphy; D O’Keefe, L McGovern; R O’Connor, C McDonald, P Morris; L Chin, J O’Connor, K Foley.

Betting

Bookies expect a close game with Kilkenny having odds to win at 4/9.

A draw in this fixture would give a big payout with odds of 10/1.

Wexford are not favorites but are close with odds of 2/1 to win.

Prediction

No matter what side wins this match, it will be close until the end. Kilkenny’s main problem is that they rely too heavily on TJ Reid.

Wexford can target him and try nullifying his threat. If they can succeed, then Wexford will have the advantage in this game.

Unbelievable game tonight and fair play to @WaterfordGAA, a fantastic performance and a well deserved win.
In defeat this man was nothing short of incredible @_tjreid
One of the all time great performances in @CrokePark #waterford #kilkenny #gaa #hurling #hurlingchampionship pic.twitter.com/9qQJoMDHPG

— The Hurling Podcast (@hurlingpodcast) November 29, 2020

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Two games will be played to mark the return of fans in what will be the biggest crowd in Ireland since COVID-19.

Galway vs Dublin and Kilkenny vs Wexford, will all meet to decide who faces who in the Leinster Final on the 17th of July.

Each game was originally set to be played in Portlaoise, but Leinster GAA announced at six o’clock on Monday evening that the games have been moved to Croke Park,

It will be the first sporting event of its kind in Ireland since the pandemic began with all-inter county matches only able to hold no more than 200 fans.

Leinster GAA are delighted to announce the Senior Hurling Semi Finals this Saturday will now take place in Croke Park.

8,000 spectators will watch Dublin v Galway (2pm) and Kilkenny v Wexford at (4.30pm)

Ticketing details and relevant information will be confirmed tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/IHeojXWIr3

— Leinster GAA (@gaaleinster) June 28, 2021

“Leinster GAA are delighted to announce the Senior Hurling Semi-Finals this Saturday will now take place in Croke Park,” read a Leinster GAA statement on Monday.

“8,000 spectators will watch Dublin v Galway (2 pm) and Kilkenny v Wexford at (4.30 pm). Ticketing details and relevant information will be confirmed tomorrow.”

Dublin and Wexford booked their place in the Semi-Finals with comprehensive wins over Antrim and Laois.

The Dubs winning by an 18-point margin, while Wexford hammered Laois by 20 points.

Saturday evening will also see Cork face off against reigning Munster and All-Ireland champions Limerick at the Semple Stadium in Thurles at 7.00 pm.

The game will also see a return for some spectators, with a guarantee of up to 2,400 fans.

While Tipperary and Clare will go head-to-head in the second Munster Semi-Final on Sunday the 4th of July.

This will represent a change in the covid-19 restrictions in Ireland, with many sporting events now allowing thousands of fans into stadiums.

All games will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena, with coverage starting at 1.00 pm.

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These five men are at the very top of their games and will no doubt put all their talents on display when inter county hurling returns in October.

Noel McGrath (Tipperary)

Awarded man of the match for his performance in the All Ireland, 2019 was arguably the Loughmore – Castleiney man’s best year in a Tipperary jersey.

The move to midfield by Liam Sheedy has proven to be a masterstroke by the Tipperary boss, with biggest surprise of 2019 the fact that McGrath was overlooked for a Hurler of the Year nomination.

The 29 year old appears to be getting better with age and in this new position for the senior team seemingly bringing the best out of him, Tipp fans will hope for many more performances like the one they got in the 2019 All Ireland.

There is literally no hurler in Ireland with better vision than Noel McGrath

Takes out all of Laois with one pass

Some touch from Callanan. Class by Tipppic.twitter.com/zXmNF6g6Ym

— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) July 14, 2019

Cian Lynch (Limerick)

The 2018 hurler of the year is one of the most stylish hurlers to ever grace the game.

But behind the style there is definitely substance with the Patrickswell man’s work rate an often under appreciated part of his overall skill set.

The 24 year old is a magician in possession,  with his ability to carry the ball from his midfield position pretty much unrivaled in the game, while he is more than capable of pitching in with important scores for his team.

Jamie Barron (Waterford)

A two time All-Star, Barron has often been the highlight in a struggling Waterford side over the last couple of years.

A bundle of energy in midfield with a fair helping of class to go with it, Barron has managed to maintain his excellent form even if his team’s performances in the Championship have slipped.

Since reaching the All Ireland final in 2017 Waterford have had three senior hurling managers, with fans of the Deise hoping current manager Liam Cahill can be the man to inspire them once more after a couple of quiet Championships by their standards.

Fundamental to Waterford will be the performances of the fleet-footed The Nire club man.

Jamie Barron gets a classy point for @WaterfordGAA pic.twitter.com/8triBiA3af

— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 8, 2019

Diarmuid O’ Keefe (Wexford)

O’ Keefe is a driving force from midfield in Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford team that are making great strides under the Clare legend.

The 28 year old picked up his first All-Star for his form in 2019, as he put on a midfield masterclass for much of the season.

The St Anne’s clubman is full if running for his team and is a nightmare for opposition midfielders, because he never seems to stop.

Diarmuid O’Keeffe seals it for @OfficialWexGAA. pic.twitter.com/KrmleqHyXJ

— The GAA (@officialgaa) February 16, 2020

David Burke (Galway)

If Galway want to right the wrongs of their disastrous 2019 Championship then the 2017 All Ireland winning captain is going to be instrumental for Shane O’ Neill’s team.

An inspirational figure in Galway, Burke is capable of sublime moments on a pitch, and is well worth his place on this list of the top 5 midfielders in hurling.

Whether that’s coming up with a massive score for his team, or clearing a ball from his own defence, the St Thomas’ man is someone Galway are going to need to play at the highest level if they are going to get back into the All Ireland equation, when the Championship begins.

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