LAST YEAR’S MUNSTER hurling champions are looking to put their names back in the ring for more provincial and national glory this weekend – but they’ll have to get past Killmallock first in the Limerick SHC final.
In a battle between the champions of 2012 and 2013, Young Hurler of the Year nominee Shane Dowling will no doubt play a pivotal role for Na Piarsaigh.
Also on Sunday, Naomh Eoin do battle with St Mullins in the Carlow final, having surprisingly dumped last year’s losing All-Ireland finalists Mount Leinster Rangers out of the competition in an earlier round.
There’s also final action in Offaly, Wexford and Westmeath.
SATURDAY
Kilkenny SHC quarter-finals
Rower-Inistioge v Carrickshock, Thomastown, 2pm
O’Loughlin Gaels v Clara, Nowlan Park, 5pm
Tipperary SHC quarter-finals
Mullinahone v Kildangan, Semple Stadium, 3.30pm
Clonoulty-Rossmore v Loughmore-Castleiney, Semple Stadium, 5pm
SUNDAY
Carlow SHC final
St Mullins v Naomh Eoin, Dr Cullen Park, 3.45pm
Kilkenny SHC
Quarter-final
Dicksboro v St Martin’s, Freshford, 12pm
First Round replay
Danesfort v Tullaroan, John Locke Park, 12pm
Limerick SHC final
Na Piarsaigh v Kilmallock, Gaelic Grounds, 3.30pm
Offaly SHC final
Kilcormac-Killoughey v St Rynaghs, Tullamore, 3.30pm
Tipperary SHC quarter-finals
Burgess v Templederry Kenyons, Semple Stadium, Thurles, 2.30pm
Thurles Sarsfields v Nenagh Éire Óg, Semple Stadium, Thurles, 4pm
Westmeath SHC final
Raharney v Castlepollard, Cusack Park, 3pm
Wexford SHC final
Shelmaliers v St Annes, Wexford Park, 3.30pm
