THE BIG GUNS are out in force in the championship in Gaelic football this weekend.
We’re going to catch our first glimpse of the reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry in 2015 Munster action next Sunday.
2012 and 2013 All-Ireland finalists Mayo will make their bow in Connacht next Sunday while recently defeated league finalists Cork are also in action.
In Ulster, there’s a big showdown between Armagh and Donegal while there’s also three quarter-final ties in Leinster this weekend.
Here’s what’s in store.
Wednesday
Leinster
JFC semi-finals
Longford v Wexford, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 7.30pm
Louth v Meath, Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda, 7.30pm
Saturday
Leinster
SFC quarter-final replay
Kildare v Laois, O’Connor Park, Tullamore, 7.15pm
Nicky Rackard Cup promotion/relegation playoff
Louth v Fermanagh, Kingspan Breffni Park, 3pm
Sunday
Connacht
SFC semi-final
Galway v Mayo, Pearse Stadium, 4pm, (Live RTÉ 2), (Ref: Padraig Hughes, Armagh)
Leinster
SFC quarter-finals
Meath v Wicklow, Páirc Tailteann, Navan, 3.30pm, (Ref: Barry Cassidy, Derry)
Westmeath v Wexford, Cusack Park, Mullingar, 3.30pm, (Ref: Fergal Kelly, Longford)
Munster
SFC semi-finals
Tipperary v Kerry, Semple Stadium, Thurles, 3.30pm, (Ref: Ciaran Branagan, Down)
Cork v Clare, Páirc Uí Rinn, 3.30pm, (Ref: Joe McQuillan, Cavan)
JFC semi-finals
Tipperary v Kerry, Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1.30pm, (Ref: Michael Collins, Cork)
Cork v Limerick, Páirc Uí Rinn, 1.30pm, (Ref: Alan Kissane, Waterford)
Ulster
SFC quarter-final
Armagh v Donegal, Athletic Grounds, 2pm, (Ref: David Coldrick, Meath), (Live: RTÉ 2)
Christy Ring Cup promotion/relegation playoff
Mayo v Roscommon, Pearse Stadium, 1.45pm, (Ref: TBC)
