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This weekend promises match-making big and small with Kerry meeting Meath at Croke Park and Lisdoonvarna festival-goers seeking love

Some 55,000 GAA fans are expected to flock to Croke Park for Kerry's clash with Meath in the football semi-final on Sunday at 3.30pm, with Mayo facing Down in the minor game at 1.30pm.