Saturday June 8

Ulster SFC Semi-Final

Tyrone v Donegal, Kingspan Breffni, 5pm

Familiar foes Tyrone and Donegal clash with the prize a berth in the Ulster showpiece.

This will be the eighth Championship meeting in nine years between the counties with Donegal winning four and Tyrone three of the previous seven.

That statistic shows that there isn't a whole pile between the teams, but Tyrone have won the last three Championship tussles in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

The most recent meeting was a crucial fixture in the All Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals group phase when Tyrone powered clear in the closing stages.

Cathal McShane, Richie Donnelly, and Mattie Donnelly have all contributed impressively in Tyrone's 2019 triumphs over Derry and Antrim.

Donegal, though, dealt adequately with Fermanagh's challenge, and Declan Bonner's charges, who won the provincial crown last year, will be keen to deliver once more.

TYRONE: Niall Morgan; Padraig Hampsey, Ronan McNameee, Michael McKernan; Tiernan McCann, Ben McDonnell, Michael Cassidy; Colm Cavanagh, Richie Donnelly; Mattie Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Frank Burns; Cathal McShane, Peter Harte, Connor McAliskey.

All Ireland SFC Round One Qualifiers

Offaly v London, Bord Na Mona O'Connor Park, 1.30pm

Offaly and London both summoned gutsy displays, but were beaten by Meath and Galway in their respective provincial fixtures.

John Maughan is adamant that real potential exists in Offaly, who want to stitch a winning run together in the qualifiers.

London, though, deserve credit for introducing so many homegrown players during Ciaran Deely's tenure as manager.

The Butlers and Liam Gavaghan continue to produce for London, who be eager to examine the Faithful in Tullamore.

OFFALY: Paddy Dunican; Declan Hogan, Eoin Rigney, David Dempsey; Cian Donohoe, Johnny Moloney, Niall Darby; Eoin Carroll, Peter Cunningham; Shane Horan, Anton Sullivan, Cathal Mangan; Bernard Allen, Niall McNamee, Ruairi McNamee.

LONDON: Gavin McEvoy; Philip Butler, Matthew Moynihan, Conor O'Neill; David Carrabine, Michael Clarke, Eoin Flanagan; Aidan McDermott, Liam Feerick; Mark Gottsche, Liam Gavaghan, Gavin Tully; Conor Doran, Fearghal McMahon, Killian Butler.

Leitrim v Wicklow, Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, 3pm

Leitrim took plenty from last year's qualifiers success over Louth and will want to generate momentum once more.

Several Leitrim players have spoken about the benefits accrued from that triumph, but Wicklow will also believe that a victory can be obtained.

It is why this match should be keenly fought as two evenly matched teams collide.

John Evans' Wicklow gave Kildare a fright in Leinster, while Leitrim were overpowered by Roscommon out west.

The Allianz Football League Division Four adventure hinted at promise in Leitrim, but Terry Hyland wants to earn some summer victories.

LEITRIM: Cathal McCrann; Paddy Maguire, Micheál McWeeney, Aidan Flynn; Conor Reynolds, Mark Plunkett, Ray Mulvey; Oisin McCaffrey, Shane Moran; Domhnaill Flynn, Sean McWeeney, Shane Quinn; Evan Sweeney, Pearce Dolan, Ryan O’Rourke.

WICKLOW: Mark Jackson; Eoin Murtagh, Ross O'Brien, Jamie Snell; David Deveraux, Shane Mooney, Dara Fitzgerald; Padraig O'Toole, Dean Healy; Rory Finn, Anthony McLaughlin, Theo Smith; Mark Kenny, Chris O'Brien, Patrick O'Connor.

Wexford v Derry, Innovate Wexford Park, 4.45pm

Buoyed up by a solid showing against Tyrone, Derry now want to show that they are beginning to stir.

With so many Slaughtneil players involved they have been exposed to top class matches in recent campaigns.

Earning Allianz Football League Division Three status with the minimum of fuss was an important first step, but Derry will be aiming to compete at a far higher level in the next couple of years.

Being competitive with Tyrone won't be enough to satisfy Derry, who will feel that a lengthy qualifier run is possible.

Following a mixed Division Four campaign, Wexford were defeated by Louth in Leinster.

DERRY: Thomas Mallon; Karl McKaigue, Brendan Rogers, Niall Keenan; Jason Rocks, Chrissy McKaigue, Ruairi Mooney; Conor McAtamney, Ciaran McFaul; Emmett Bradley, Benny Heron, Padraig Cassidy; Shane McGuigan, Ryan Bell, Enda Lynn.

Louth v Antrim, Gaelic Grounds, 7pm

How will Louth and Antrim respond following hevay defeats against 2018 All Ireland SFC finalists Dublin and Tyrone.

Louth were content to win away in Wexford Park with manager Wayne Kierans adamant that the county are building for the future with Ryan Burns continuing to gather experience.

Kierans' efforts with underage teams brought some optimism, but now the challenge is to deliver on the senior stage.

Matthew Fitzpatrick is an important figure for Antrim, who will travel to Drogheda eager to take Louth's scalp.

ANTRIM: Padraig Nugent; Patrick McCormick, Ricky Johnston, Patrick Gallagher; Patrick McBride, Declan Lynch, Niall Delargy; Colum Duffin, Stephen Beatty; James McAuley, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Kevin Quinn; Ryan Murray, James Smith, Eunan Walsh.

Sunday June 9

Leinster SFC Semi-Finals

Meath v Laois, Croke Park, 2pm

John Sugrue's impressive work with Laois has been reflected with two Allianz Football League promotions on the spin and Laois return to the Leinster Semi-Final stage heartened.

Meath, though, enjoyed an encouraging spring themselves attaining Division One status for 2010.

That was a mission Andy McEntee wanted to accomplish and while Meath lost the Division Two decider to Donegal they have proven too strong for Offaly and Carlow this summer.

Offaly did cause Meath some bother, but the Royals, with Mickey Newman in fine scoring form, enjoyed a productive outing against Carlow.

Donal Keogan remains a vital contributor for Meath and will occupy a significant role this weekend because Laois bring a powerful forward unit to the capital.

Evan O'Carroll and the Kingstons will need to be watched carefully as Laois seek to return to the Leinster Final for the second year in a row.

It is an environment Meath want to operate in too and the Royals want to end a five year wait for a provincial decider appearance.

LAOIS: Graham Brody; Stephen Attride, Denis Booth, Gareth Dillon; Sean O'Flynn, Robert Pigott, Patrick O'Sullivan; John O'Loughlin, Kieran Lillis; Daniel O'Reilly, Conor Boyle, Damien O'Connor; Paul Kingston, Colm Murphy, Evan O'Carroll.

Dublin v Kildare, Croke Park, 4pm

Dublin haven't been defeated in Leinster since 2010 and continue to set a remarkable standard.

It has already been a busy summer for Kildare, who beat Wicklow before defeating Longford in a replay.

The young players in Cian O'Neill's panel are accumulating senior inter-county experience, but this will be a most demanding test at GAA headquarters. Kildare's last Championship win over Dublin was in 2000.

In the eastern province Dublin have collected 13 of the last 14 titles with Jim Gavin's outfit impressing against Louth in the Quarter-Final.

Darren Gavin is the latest young player to be afforded opportunities and it will be interesting to see if any others emerge in the coming months.

KILDARE: Mark Donnellan; Mark Dempsey, Mick O'Grady, David Hyland; Peter Kelly, Eoin Doyle, Keith Cribbin; Kevin Feely, Tommy Moolick; David Slattery, Paddy Brophy, Fergal Conway; Adam Tyrrell, Ben McCormack, Neil Flynn.

Ulster SFC Semi-Final replay

Cavan v Armagh, Clones, 4pm

Cavan substitute Cian Mackey announced his arrival into the drawn game with a couple of splendid interventions ensuring a replay is required to determine who advances to the Ulster Final.

Kieran McGeeney's Armagh team have already been involved in a couple of thrilling finishes against Down and Cavan.

Jarly Og Burns is developing into a midfielder of considerable ability which was evident in Clones last weekend.

Armagh have provided some moments of class this summer with Rian O'Neill and Burns' promise supplying hope for the future.

Cavan, though, will also believe that an Ulster decider can be reached under the shrewd stewardship of Mickey Graham.

Having defeated neighbours Monaghan, Cavan's defiance and determination was demonstrated in the drawn encounter with Dara McVeety and Mackey occupying central roles.

ARMAGH: Blaine Hughes; Mark Shields, Aaron McKay, James Morgan; Paul Hughes, Ryan Kennedy, Aidan Forker; Jarly Og Burns, Niall Grimley; Aidan Nugent, Rory Grugan, Jemar Hall; Rian O'Neill, Jamie Clarke, Stefan Campbell.

All Ireland SFC Round One Qualifiers

Monaghan v Fermanagh, Clones, 1.45pm

Fermanagh struck late to defeat Monaghan in the Ulster Championship last year.

That match means Malachy O'Rourke's charges will be fully warned about what Fermanagh can achieve.

Disappointed to have exited the Ulster race following a loss to Cavan there still is a wealth of experience in the Monaghan ranks.

O'Rourke has guided them through choppy qualifier waters previously, but this fixture is dangerous.

Fermanagh were competitive against Donegal, but Declan Bonner's team eventually prevailed.

Down v Tipperary, Pairc Esler, 2pm

An interesting match is scheduled for Newry with Tipperary hoping to respond following a disappointing 2019 thus far.

Relegated from Divison Two of the Allianz Football League, Tipperary subsequently lost to Limerick in the Munster Championship which was a real blow.

Down were involved in an entertaining Ulster Quarter-Final against Armagh, but lost after extra-time.

Paddy Tally's team, though, will be optimistic about embarking on a qualifier run, but Tipperary's forward line is sprinkled with accomplished finishers.

Whoever survives this game will be nicely placed heading into Round Two.

TIPPERARY: Evan Comerford; Alan Campbell, John Meagher, Shane O'Connell; Kevin Fahey, Robbie Kiely, Emmett Moloney; Steven O'Brien, Liam Casey; Josh Keane, Paul Maher, Brian Fox; Conor Sweeney, Michael Quinlivan, Liam McGrath.

Carlow v Longford, Netwatch Cullen Park, 3pm

Longford produced a battling display when drawing against Kildare, but last Sunday's replay was damaging.

How will the midlanders' respond against a Carlow outfit, who had to deal with a heavy loss to Meath.

Carlow had commenced that match satisfactorily, but Meath punished lapses in concentration to pounce for decisive goals.

Longford's squad features plenty of experience and Padraic Davis' is regarded as a clever manager, who will want his team to show their true ability.

On home turf Carlow will be passionate and well organised by Turlough O'Brien, who knows this is an important fixture.

Westmeath v Waterford, TEG Cusack Park, 3pm

Having impressed when claiming the Allianz Football League Division Three title the manner of Westmeath's loss to Laois in Leinster was surprising.

Jack Cooney, though, has proven to be a good operator with Westmeath, who will be anxious to return to winning ways in Mullingar.

Waterford were competitive when coming close to causing a shock down south against Clare in Ennnis.

Benji Whelan's resilient team will be striving to make progress, but the Westmeath panel is sprinkled with talented performers.

WATERFORD: Darren Mulhearne; Sean O'Donovan, Ray O'Ceallaigh, James McGrath; Brian Looby, Shane Ryan, Tadhg O hUallachain; Shane Aherne, Tommy Prendergast; Sean Whelan Barrett, Dylan Guiry, Conor Murray; Jack Mullaney, Fearghal O'Cuirrin, Michael Curry.