Dublin v Offaly, Alan Lagrue, O’ Toole Park, Crumlin, 2:30
Both sides are looking for their first points of this year’s All-Ireland senior camogie championship. Offaly started well last week against Galway but their challenge faded towards the end and manager John Troy will be looking for a more consistent display this time round. Dublin, with home advantage and with a more experienced unit, including Louise O’Hara should collect the points.
Verdict: Dublin
Kilkenny v Galway, Karl O Brien, Nowlan Park, 3:15
Galway travel away for a tricky assignment against a side buoyed by a good opening round win last week. Brendan Williams’s team included six debutantes with Kilkenny teenager Miriam Walsh bagging 1-04 out of 2-15. Galway will be relying on their defence to hold firm and with players of the calibre of Orla Kilkenny, Brenda Hanney and Ann Marie Hayes, they should record a win.
Verdict: Galway
Wexford v Cork, John Dolan, Bellefield, Enniscorthy 3:15
Saturday’s meeting represents a repeat of this year’s League final (which Cork won) and neither side will want to concede any advantage. Wexford got off to a winning start last weekend while Cork came through a pulsating encounter with Clare. Cork’s forward power will cause the Wexford defence some problems but the return of Una Leacy for the current title holders is a major boost.
Verdict: Wexford
Tipperary v Clare, Mike O Kelly, Semple Stadium, 5.00 * Double header fixture with GAA
Clare will aim to get their campaign back on track in order to secure a coveted semi-final berth on August 18th. Little separates these sporting rivals, but Clare’s greater experience, allied with the scoring threat of Chloe Morey and the power of Fiona Lafferty who hit 1-2 last weekend, should see them win out.
Verdict: Clare
