PREPARE FOR THE return of the ‘Mayo for Sam’ bandwagon. (Hang on, did it ever go away?)
Croke Park will turn green and red on Sunday as Mayo continue their All-Ireland challenge at both minor and senior level while on Saturday, all eyes will be on Semple Stadium for what promises to be a cracking double-header of All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-finals.
Here’s the full list of fixtures:
Saturday 24 AugustBord Gais Energy All Ireland U21 Hurling Championship semi-finals
Antrim v Wexford, Semple Stadium, 4pm (Ref: Cathal McAllister, Cork)
Galway v Clare, Semple Stadium, 6pm (Ref: Diarmuid Kirwan, Cork)
Bord Gais Energy All Ireland U21B Hurling Championship semi-final
Kildare v Roscommon, Ballinasloe, 2pm (Ref: Paud O’Dwyer, Carlow)
All Ireland Junior Football Championship final
Kildare v Cork, Gaelic Grounds, 6pm (Ref: Gary McCormack, Dublin)
Sunday 25 AugustElectric Ireland All Ireland Minor Football Championship semi final
Mayo v Monaghan, Croke Park, 1.30pm (Ref: Anthony Nolan, Wicklow)
All Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final
Mayo v Tyrone, Croke Park, 3.30pm (Ref: Maurice Deegan, Laois)