Paul Fitzpatrick of the Anglo Celt and Phil Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail join Shane Stapleton to chat about this weekend’s club football clashes.
There is a huge amount of stake in club football this coming weekend.
Paul Fitzpatrick talks about his native Cavan and a host of the clashes in Ulster, while Shane Stapleton hones in on the Mayo championship and some of the interesting stories out west.
Phil Lanigan gives his opinion on the attacking mark, having watched his son play juvenile football during the week, and ponders where some county titles will be decided by cancelled games in 2020.
There is also a look at the worry developments at East Belfast GAA, while plenty more fixtures from around the country go under the spotlight.
The club wishes to advise members of an incident that occurred during training last night. It is the club’s understanding that, during the course of training, the police received a call that a package had been left somewhere in the vicinity of the playing fields upon which our— EastBelfastGAA (@EastBelfastGAA) August 6, 2020
Fixtures in both codes
THURSDAY
Kilkenny SHL rd 2 – Grp B – Nowlan Pk: Clara v Erin’s Own, 7.15
Laois SFC rd 1 – O’Moore Pk: Ballyroan Abbey v St Joseph’s, 7.15.
FRIDAY
Armagh SFC rd 1 – Armagh Harps: Clann Éireann v Granemore, 7.0; Ballymacnab: Na Piarsaigh v Chú Chulainn, 7.0.
Cavan SFC rd 2 – Breffni Pk: Killygarry v Kingscourt Stars, 8.15.
Clare SHC – Cusack Park: Inagh-Kilnamona v Newmarket-on-Fergus, 6.45.
Cork SFC – Fermoy: Ballyhea v Midleton, 7.30.
Donegal SFC – St Eunan’s: St Eunan’s v Kilcar, 7.30.
Galway SHC – Grp 3 – Kenny Pk: St Thomas v Sarsfields, 7.0.
Kerry Club SFC – Grp 1 – Kenmare: Kenmare Shamrocks v Dr Crokes, 7.0.
Kilkenny SHL rd 2 – Grp A – Nowlan Pk: O’Loughlin Gaels v Ballyhale Shamrocks, 7.15; John Locke Pk: Tullaroan v James Stephens, 7.15; Grp B – Páirc Lachtain: Dicksboro v Graigue Ballycallan, 7.15; Thomastown: Mullinvat v Rower Inistioge, 7.15.
Laois SFC rd 1 – O’Moore Pk: Arles/Killeen v Graiguecullen, 7.15.
Limerick SHC rd 3 – Gaelic Grds: Garryspillane v Ballybrown, 7.0.
Longford SFC – Grp 2 – Monaduff: Killoe Young Emmets v Clonguish, 8.0.
Meath SHC – Grp A2 – Páirc Tailteann: Kildalkey v Kiltale, 7.15.
Offaly SFC rd 2 – Grp 1 – Rhode: Edenderry v Shamrocks, 8.0.
Tipperary SHC rd 2 – Grp 3 – Semple Stadium: Loughmore-Castleiney v Thurles Sarsfields, 7.0. Westmeath SFC – Grp 4 – Cusack Pk: Coralstown-Kinnegad v Killucan, 7.30.
Wexford SHC qrt-final – Wexford Park: St Martin’s v Glynn-Barntown, 7.0.
SATURDAY
Armagh SFC rd 1 – Pearse Óg Pk: Grange Naomh Colmcille v Killeavy St Moninna, 3.30; Armagh Harps: Dromintee St Patrick’s v Maghery Seán MacDiarmada, 3.30; Athletics Grds: Ballymacnab v Madden, 7.0.
Cavan SFC rd 2 – Dr Punkett Memorial Pk: Gowna v Lavey, 5.0; Breffni Pk: Cavan Gaels v Mullahoran, 7.30.
Clare SHC – All Cusack Park: Feakle v Clarecastle, 3.45; Sixmilebridge v Whitegate, 6.45; Kilmaley v Wolfe Tones na Sionna, 10.0.
Cork SFC – Mayfield: Carrigtwohill v Glen Rovers, 2.0; Páirc Uí Rinn: Erin’s Own v Bishopstown, 2.0; Páirc Uí Chaoimh: Sarsfields v Douglas, 7.45.
Derry SFC – Grp B – Greenlough: Slaughtneil v Eoghan Rua, 2.0; Grp C – Bellaghy: O’Donovan Rossa v Glen, 6.30; Grp D – John Mitchel’s v Swatragh, 4.0.
Donegal SFC – Gaoth Dobhair: Gaoth Dobhair v Killybegs, 4.0; Termon: Termon v Realt na Mara, 4.0; Glenfin: Glenfin v Naomh Náille, 6.0; Moyle Pk: Milford v St Michael’s, 7.30.
Dublin SHC – Grp 1 – Parnell Pk: St Vincent’s v Lucan Sarsfields, 2.45; O’Toole Pk: St Oliver Plunketts ER v Ballinteer St John’s, 2.45; Grp 2 – Páirc Uí Murchú: Ballyboden SE v Craobh Chiaráin, 6.30; Silver Pk: Kilmacud Crokes v Scoil Uí Chonaill, 6.30; Grp 4 – O’Toole Pk: Setanta v Thomas Davis, 4.45; Parnell Pk: Na Fianna v Cuala, 4.45
Galway SHC – Grp 2 – Kenny Pk: Oranmore-Maree v Turloughmore, 2.0; Kenny Pk: Liam Mellows v Clarinbridge, 6.0; Grp 3 – Loughrea: Portumna v Castlegar, 2.0
Kerry Club SFC – Grp 1 – Strand Rd: Kerins O’Rahilly’s v Templenoe, 7.0; Grp 2 – Kilcummin: Kilcummin v Dingle, 5.0; Killarney Legion: Killarney Legion v Austin Stacks, 5.0.
Kilkenny SHL rd 2 – Grp A – Nowlan Pk: Danesfort v Bennettsbridge, 12.0.
Laois SFC rd 1 – O’Moore Pk: Ballylinan v Portlaoise, 4.30; O’Moore Pk: Courtwood v O’Dempseys, 7.0.
Leitrim SFC – Grp 1 – Páirc Naomh Muire: St Mary’s-Kiltog v Seán Ó hEislin, 5.0; Fenagh-St Cailin’s: Fenagh-St Cailin’s v Achadh Mhaoláin, 7.0; Grp 2 – Melvin Gaels: Gaeil na Meilge v Glencar-Manorhamilton, 7.0; Leitrim Gaels: Leitrim Gaels v Drumreilly, 7.0.
Limerick SHC rd 3 – Gaelic Grds: Doon v Patrickswell, 7.30; Gaelic Grds: Ahane v Kilmallock, 5.30.
Longford SFC – Grp 3 – Allen Pk: Longford Slashers v Fr Manning Gaels, 7.0; Grp 4 – Oliver Lynch Pk: Dromard v St Mary’s Granard, 7.0.
Meath SHC – Grp A1 – Páirc Tailteann: Clann na nGael v Kilmessan, 6.30; Grp B1 – Fr Plunkett Memorial Pk: Trim v Killyon, 6.30; Grp B2 – Trim: Na Fianna v Navan O’Mahonys, 5.15.
Mayo SFC – Grp 1 – Garrymore: Garrymore v Ballaghadereen, 7.0; Grp 2 – Aghamore: Aghamore v Davitts, 5.0; Foxford: Bohola Moy Davitts v Ballintubber, 7.0; Grp 4 – Westport: Westport v Charlestown Sarsfields, 5.0.
Meath SHC – Grp A1 – Trim v Killyon, 6.30; Grp B1 – Páirc Tailteann: Clann na nGael v Kilmessan, 6.30; Grp B2 – Trim: Na Fianna v Navan O’Mahonys, 5.15.
Monaghan SFC rd 3 – Grp 2 – Truagh v Latton O’Rahilly, 4.0; Páirc Mhuire: Scotstown v Carrickmacross Emmets, 7.0. Offaly SFC rd 2 – Grp 2 – O’Connor Pk: Clara v Cappincur, 6.30.
Roscommon SHC – Grp B – Athleague: Tremane v Athleague, 7.0.
Sligo SFC rd 3 – Grp 1 – Markievicz Pk: St Mary’s v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point, 7.0; Grp 2 – Bunninadden Community Pk: Coolera/Strandhill v Coolaney/Mullinabreena, 7.0.
Tipperary SHC rd 2 – Grp 3 – Templemore: Kilruane MacDonaghs v Moycarkey-Borris, 3.0; Grp 4 – Nenagh: Borris-Ileigh v Burgess, 7.0; Semple Stadium: Upperchurch-Drombane v Toomevara, 4.0.
Waterford SHC – Grp 1– Walsh Park: Ballygunner v Passage, 2.30; Grp 4 – De La Salle v Abbeyside, 6.30. Westmeath SFC rd 2 – Grp 1 – Páirc Chiarain: Garrycastle v Caulry, 7.30; Cusack Pk: St Loman’s v Shandonagh, 7.30.
Wexford SHC qtr-final – Wexford Park: Naomh Éanna v Ferns St Aidan’s, 6.30.
Wicklow SFC rd 3 – Aughrim: Rathnew v Blessington, 3.30; Aughrim: Éire Óg Greystones v Kiltegan, 6.30;
SUNDAY
Antrim SHC – Grp 1 – Páirc Rossa: O’Donovan Rossa v Naomh Eoin, 2.0; Cuchullains Dunloy: Cuchullains Dun Lathaí v Mac Uílín, 2.0; Grp 2 – Loughgiel Shamrocks: Shamrocks v Ruairí Óg, 2.0; Naomh Éanna v Naomh Gall, 2.0.
Armagh SFC rd 1 – Pearse Óg Pk: Armagh Harps v Naomh Peadar, 1.30; Athletic Grds: Crossmaglen Rangers v Silverbridge, 1.30; Athletics Grds: Pearse Óg v St Patrick’s, 6.0.
Carlow SHC – Dr Cullen Pk: Mt Leinster Rangers v Bagenalstown Gaels, 1.30; Dr Cullen Pk: Naomh Eoin v Ballinkillen, 6.0.
Cavan SFC – Breffni Pk: Crosserlough v Laragh Utd, 2.0; Jim Smith Pk: Shercock v Ramor Utd, 5.0; Breffni Pk: Castlerahan v Lacken, 7.30.
Clare SHC – Cusack Pk: Broadford v Clonlara, 12.0; Shannon: Éire Óg v Cratloe, 12.0; Cusack Pk: Crusheen v O’Callaghan’s Mills, 3.0; Sixmilebridge: Ballyea v Clooney Quin, 5.0.
Cork SHC – Mallow: Newtownshandrum v Blackrock, 2.0; Páirc Uí Rinn: St Finbarrs v Na Piarsaigh, 2.0.
Derry SFC – Grp A – Bellaghy: Bellaghy v O’Brien’s, 4.0; The Loup: The Loup v Seán O’Leary, 4.0; Grp B – Swatagh: Lavey v Kilrea, 2.0; Grp C – Glen: Ballinderry v Banagher, 6.30.
Donegal SFC – Ardara: Ardara v Naomh Conaill, 2.30; Dungloe: An Clochán Liath v Seán Mac Cumhaill, 4.30; Glenswilly: Glenswilly v Four Masters, 4.0.
Dublin SHC – Grp 3 – O’Toole Pk: St Brigid’s v Faughs, 3.0; Parnell Pk: Whitehall Colmcille v St Jude’s, 3.0
Galway SHC – Grp 1 – Duggan Pk: Cappataggle v Loughrea, 1.0; Duggan Pk: Tommy Larkins v Tynagh Abbey Duniry, 5.0.
Laois SFC rd 1 – O’Moore Pk: Emo v Gleann Uiseann, 11.30; Portarlington v Stradbally, 2.0; Ballyfin v Rosenallis, 4.0; Ard Lios Cill Chruis v An Fraoch, 7.0.
Limerick SHC – Gaelic Grds: Murroe Boher v Monaleen, 1.0. Longford SFC – Grp 1 – Páirc na nGael: Colmcille v Mullinalaghta, 6.30.
Mayo SFC – Grp 1 – Tallagh: Belmullet v The Neale, 2.0; Grp 3 – Claremorris: Claremorris v Ballina Stephenites, 3.0; Bangor Erris: Kiltane v Knockmore, 4.0; Grp 4 – Páirc Josie Munnelly: Castlebar Mitchels v Beaffy, 2.30.
Monaghan SFC rd 3 – Grp 1 – Clontibret: Clontibret O’Neills v Maghercloone, 2.0; Ballybay: Ballybay Pearse Bros v Donaghmoyne, 5.0.
Offaly SFC rd 2 – Grp 1 – O’Connor Pk: Bracknagh v Ferbane, 1.30; Grp 2 – O’Connor Pk: Tullamore v Rhode, 5.0.
Roscommon SHC – Grp A – St Dominic’s: Oran v St Dominic’s, 1.30; Páirc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Four Roads, 5.0. Sligo SFC rd 3 – Grp 1 – Corran Pk: Shamrock Gaels v Tubbercurry, 2.0; Grp 2 – Markievicz Pk: Tourlestrane v Calry St Joseph’s, 4.0.
Tipperary SHC rd 2– Grp 1 – Cloughjordan: Roscrea v Kiladangan, 2.0; Semple Stadium: JK Brackens v Drom and Inch, 3.0; Grp 2 – Clonoulty: Holycross/Ballycahill v Éire Óg Annacarty/Donohill, 2.0; Semple Stadium: Clonoulty/Rossmore v Nenagh v Nenagh Éire Óg, 7.0.
Waterford SHC – Grp 2 – Walsh Pk: Mt Sion v Roanmore, 2.0; Grp 3 –Dungarvan v Lismore, 6.0.
Westmeath SFC rd 2 – Grp 2 – Cusack Pk: Rosemount v Na Dúnta, 7.30.
Wexford SHC qrt-finals – Wexford Park: Faythe Harriers v Shelmaliers, 2.30; Wexford Park: St Anne’s v Oulart-The Ballagh, 6.30.
Wicklow SFC rd 3 –Aughrim: Dunlavin v Newtown, 2.0; Aughrim: Tinahely v Bray Emmets, 5.0.
