KILKENNY AND CORK are celebrating after the conclusion of the 2025 provincial senior hurling championships as the focus now shifts to the All-Ireland series.

The preliminary quarter-finals next week will see Kildare, crowned Joe McDonagh Cup champions today, hosting Dublin, while Laois will entertain Tipperary.

Beaten Munster finalists Limerick will feature at the quarter-final stage against Kildare or Dublin, while beaten Leinster finalists Galway will play a quarter-final against Laois or Tipperary.

Cork will have a Saturday night fixture for the All-Ireland semi-finals, with Kilkenny in the Sunday afternoon slot.

Here’s the full list of what’s in store.

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Weekend 14-15 June

All-Ireland senior hurling preliminary quarter-finals

• Kildare v Dublin, Cedral St Conleth’s, Newbridge.
• Laois v Tipperary, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

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Saturday 21 June

All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-finals

• Limerick v Kildare/Dublin
• Galway v Laois/Tipperary

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Saturday 5 July

All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final

• Cork v Quarter-final winner

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Sunday 6 July

All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final

• Leinster winner v Quarter-final winner

*Semi-final draw subject for provincial winners not meeting defeated provincial finalists, and avoiding repeat pairings where feasible.

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Sunday 20 July

All-Ireland senior hurling final