- Ulster SFC preliminary quarter-final: Armagh 1-17 Tyrone 1-16 (AET, report)
- Connacht SFC quarter-finals: Sligo 1-20 Leitrim 3-15 (report); New York 1-10 Roscommon 5-22 (report)
- Leinster SFC first round: Carlow 1-7 Wicklow 2-15 (report); Longford 1-16 Westmeath 5-26 (report)
- Munster SFC quarter-finals: Cork 4-16 Limerick 1-16 (report); Waterford 1-7 Tipperary 0-15 (report)
- Christy Ring Cup: Derry 1-22 Roscommon 1-10; Donegal 1-17 Wicklow 1-6; Meath 0-12 Kerry 3-17
- Camogie League Division 1A final: Galway 0-13 Waterford 0-11 (report)
That’s all from me for today folks.
Gordon Manning will have a full match report and reaction from the Athletic Grounds shortly, so keep an eye on the website. All the day’s Gaelic games reports can also be found here.
Thanks for following along.
Certainly a hard-fought win for Armagh this afternoon, Tyrone had their chances too and could still have a big say in this year’s championship. Next up for Armagh is the quarter-final date with Fermanagh.
Arguably the decisive score for Armagh this afternoon.
Armagh 1-17 Tyrone 1-16 (after extra time): It’s all over at the Athletic Grounds, and 14 man Armagh just about hold on for the one-point victory, Niall Morgan missing a 45 in the last miniute which could have forced the game to penalties.
Armagh 1-17 Tyrone 1-16: Armagh now have the edge with just over three minutes to go, Conor Turbitt fisting over from close range.
Armagh 1-16 Tyrone 1-16: They are level again after four minutes of the second half of extra time, Eoin McElholm popping up for a big point for Tyrone.
Armagh 1-16 Tyrone 1-15. Armagh hold a slight advantage after the first period of extra-time, after Mattie Donnelly briefly sent Tyrone in front on 77 minutes. Oisin O’Neill levelled it again from a free, before another free from him edged them in front.
Armagh 1-14 Tyrone 1-14. And just like that they are level again, Conn Kilpatrick booting a great two-pointer for Tyrone after five minutes of extra-time.
Armagh 1-14 Tyrone 1-12: Bang! Armagh have just hit Tyrone with 1-1 in the first minute of extra-time, the goal brilliantly finished by Tomas McCormack from close range. But then Tyrone hit back with a two-pointer from Michael McKernan.
Gordon Manning has a brief update from the Athletic Grounds.
FULL-TIME: Armagh 0-13 Tyrone 1-10
We are heading for extra-time at the Athletic Grounds. Ben McDonnell’s 68th minute goal earned Tyrone a dramatic draw just moments after Armagh had been reduced to 14 men when Darragh McMullen was sent off on a second booking. In an error-strewn second half, Tyrone overturned a four-point half-time deficit to force extra-time. We might miss the end of the Masters at this stage!!
Extra-time! Armagh 0-13 Tyrone 1-10. It finishes all square after 70 minutes, Tyrone’s late goal forcing extra-time. Armagh will still be down to 14 men.
Armagh 0-13 Tyrone 1-10: Goal! Ben McDonnell scores for Tyrone and the sides are level with two minutes left. Armagh are also down to 14 men after Darragh McMullen was sent off for a second yellow card on 66 minutes.
Armagh 0-13 Tyrone 0-10: Oisin O’Neill is on fire now, scoring from play after Armagh force the turnover from Tyrone. Six minutes left to play, and Tyrone are suddenly looking desperate for a score.
Armagh 0-12 Tyrone 0-10: Oisin O’Neill hits a one-point free this time, after a foul on Jarly Og Burns, and Armagh have a two-point cushion with eight minutes left to play.
Armagh 0-11 Tyrone 0-9: A fantastic kicked-free by Oisin O’Neill sails between the posts for a two-pointer, and Armagh are back in front with 59 minutes played. A badly needed score.
Armagh 0-9 Tyrone 0-10. Wow! A monster point from out near the sideline from Michael McKernan has put Tyrone in front after 55 minutes, their confidence now soaring.
Armagh 0-9 Tyrone 0-9: It’s all square at the Athletic Grounds after 54 minutes, Peter Teague bursting through from the defence to level it for Tyrone. The momentun it seems is now with Tyrone.
Armagh 0-9 Tyrone 0-8: The rain is falling again at the Athletic Grounds, and replacement Conor Turbitt briefly pushes the Armagh advantage back out to two points after 48 minutes. Conn Kilpatrick then replies for Tyrone.
Armagh 0-8 Tyrone 0-7: After missing several chances earlier, Ethan Jordan splits the posts from a free, then adds another from play. Tyrone are right back in it after 42 minutes.
Armagh 0-8 Tyrone 0-5: Mattie Donnelly has got one back for Tyrone after two minutes of the second half, scoring from close range. Armagh following it with a wide.
A half-time brief from Gordon Manning at the Athletic Grounds.
HALF-TIME: Armagh 0-8 Tyrone 0-4
Armagh lead by four at the interval after a half in which they were the better team but are probably not as far ahead on the scoreboard as they would have liked. Tyrone have hung in there but their chances have been hindered by injury forcing two key players off the field – captain Brian Kennedy and star forward Darragh Canavan.
Armagh 0-8 Tyrone 0-4: It’s half-time at the Athletic Grounds, and Darragh McMullen extended their lead out to four points. The game has yet to ignite, however, Tyrone looking off the pace even if playing into the wind.
Armagh 0-7 Tyrone 0-4: Things have tightened up a little in Ulster, Tyrone holding it to a three-point game with 28 minutes played.
Leitrim 3-15 Sligo 1-20: A frantic finish in the Connacht championship has seen Leitrim hold on by a point, Sligo missing a series of late chances to equalise. It’s Leitrim’s first win over Sligo in 16 years, and a huge result for Steven Poacher’s team. Barry McNulty was their star man of the afternoon.
Armagh 0-6 Tyrone 0-2: Tyrone have got one back on Armagh after 18 minutes, thanks to Seanie O’Donnell, but the home team are still enjoying the better share of possession.
Armagh 0-5 Tyrone 0-1: The home team are starting to open a gap on Tyrone already, Jason Duffy scoring their fifth point after 15 minutes of play on the clock.
Westmeath 5-25 Longford 1-16: It’s all over in the second of the Leinster first round matches, and it’s an easy passage for Westmeath into the quarter-final, where they’ll face old rivals Meath. Sam McCartan hits an excellent two-pointer to finish the afternoon in Pearse Park.
Leitrim 3-14 Sligo 1-16: Leitrim are holding on against Sligo with just 10 minutes to play, Barry McNulty pushing their advantage back out to four points.
Armagh 0-1 Tyrone 0-0: It’s been a tight and tentative start in the Ulster preliminary round, a free from Callum O’Neill opening the scoring after six minutes of play at the Athletic Grounds.
Leitrim 3-11 Sligo 1-10: Leitrim are on course to spring a minor shock on Sligo as the game heads into the last 15 minutes, Pat Spillane scoring their latest goal.
Wicklow 2-15 Carlow: 1-7: It’s all over the Leinster football first round match, Oisin McGraynor scoring a late goal for Wicklow as they march on to meet Dublin in Aughrim next Sunday.
Gordon Manning is on the ground in Armagh, and sets the scene for a fascinating Ulster preliminary round between Armagh and Tyrone -
We have already experienced four seasons in a couple of hours here at the Athletic Grounds – bright sunshine, sweeping rain showers and a constant blustery wind moving through the ground. It certainly doesn’t feel like summer weather, with the scene more akin to a league match in February or March than the first round of the championship.
Both managers have made changes to the teams in the match programme.
For Armagh, Callum O’Neill replaces Paddy Burns in defence.
For Tyrone, Ciarán Daly and Ethan Jordan both start, with Frank Burns and Mattie Donnelly dropping out.
The scene is set for a cracker at the Athletic Grounds but much will depend on what Tyrone bring to the contest. Armagh are favourites. The rain has eased for now but the pitch looks soft near the main stand sidelines.
Leitrim 2-9 Sligo 0-10: It’s still going all Leitrim’s way in the Connacht football quarter-final, six minutes into the second half, as Fergal McLoughlin scores another point from play.
Wicklow 1-13 Carlow 1-6: Wicklow are well on course to make the Leinster quarter-final date with Dublin, approaching the hour mark and Eoin Darcy adds another point from a free.
Tipperary 0-15 Waterford 1-7: Tipperary are through in the other Munster football quarter-final, and will face Cork, Waterford’s losing streak now extended to 13 games.
Cork 4-16 Limerick 1-16: It’s all over in the Munster football quarter-final, and Denis Walsh has a brief report on the whistle.
A bizzare second half ended in a nine point victory for Cork, 4-16 to 1-16. Cork led by five goals at half time having played against the wind, but mustered a measly six points in the second half. Limerick were much better after the break, and outscored Cork by 1-3 to 0-0 in the opening fifteen minutes of the second half. Brian O’Driscoll was black carded in a case of mistaken identity after just two minutes of the second half and when he picked up a yellow card after 55 it meant that he was sent off. Cork laboured with 14 men to set up a Munster semi final against Tipperary in a fortnight.
Galway 0-13 Waterford 0-11: It’s all over in the camogie Division 1A final at Nowlan Park, All-Ireland champions Galway landing the late winners thanks to Carrie Dolan and Caoimhe Kelly to deny Waterford their first title at this level.
Sligo 0-7 Leitrim 2-6: A massive turnaround in the Connacht quarter-final, with a smashing goal from Keith Keegan just before the half-hour mark.
Westmeath 4-8 Longford 1-7: It’s all going Westmeath’s way in the Leinster first round tie, after 29 minutes played, and it looks like there is no way back for Longford from here.
Cork 4-14 Limerick 1-13: Cork continue to dominate in Munster with just under 10 minutes left to play, despite Brian O’Driscoll being sent off on a second yellow card.
Sligo 0-7 Leitrim 1-3: Leitrim have bounced right back against Sligo, hitting 1-1 after 20 minutes.
Westmeath 3-4 Longford 1-5: It’s all going Westmeath’s way in the Leinster first round tie, with three goals after the first 17 minutes of play.
Galway 0-9 Waterford 0-9: It’s still level after 40 minutes in the camogie league final, a point from Mairead O’Brien drawing Waterford level.
Sligo: 0-6 Leitrim 0-2: Sligo have the advantage after 13 minutes in the Connacht quarter-final, scoring five points in a row.
Longford 1-2 Westmeath: 1-2: Longford replied to an early goal thanks to James Moran, and it’s all square after eight minutes in the other Leinster first round tie.
Tipperary: 0-9 Waterford: 1-4: Tipperary have taken the lead seven minutes into the second half in Munster, with a two-point from play by Sean O’Connor.
Cork 4-18: Limerick 1-8: Penalty! Limerick have got one goal back on Cork, who were reduced to 14 men when Brian O’Driscoll was black-carded.
Carlow 0-3 Wicklow 0-3: With 24 minutes played in the Leinster first round tie it’s all square between Carlow and Wicklow, Eoin Darcy and Oisin McGraynor kicking two points in succession for Wicklow.
Galway 0-7 Waterford 0-7: It’s half time in the camogie Division 1A final, and a point from Beth Carton for Waterford levelled it up.
Meath: 0-12 Kerry: 3-17: It’s all over in the first round 2026 Christy Ring Cup and Kerry enjoyed a big win over Meath. In the other game, Donegal have won 1-17 to Wicklow’s 1-06.
Our main man in Cork Denis Walsh has a half-time brief on the Cork-Limerick tie.
Two goals in as many minutes at the end of the first quarter blew up Limerick’s early resistance in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Playing with the aid of strong wind the visitors stacked their chips on two pointers but only landed two from six attempts in the first half. At the other end, Cork ripped through the Limerick defence at will and lead by 4-10 to 0-7 at half-time.
Waterford 1-3 Tipperary 0-5: Half-time in the other Munster quarter-final, and a point from Cian Smith for Tipperary cuts the lead to one.
Cork 4-10 Limerick 0-7: Cork are up by 15 points at half-time in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, and it looks like there’s no way back from here for Limerick.
Cork 4-7 Limerick 0-7: Cork have their fourth goal in the Munster championship quarter-final, this one coming from midfielder Ian Maguire after 32 minutes.
Galway 0-4 Waterford 0-2: Galway have opened a slight gap on Waterford in the camogie final, their fourth point coming from Rachael Hanniffy.
Waterford: 1-2 Tipperary 0-4: Waterford are holding their slight advantage after 27 minutes with a point from play by Stephen Curry.
Cork: 3-6 Limerick 0-4: Cork are truly motoring now with their third goal from play by Seán McDonnell after 24 minutes.
Galway 0-2 Waterford 0-1: Galway have taken an early advantage in the camogie final with a point from Shannon Corcoran after eight minutes.
Cork 2-2 Limerick 0-3: Two goals in quick succession from Dara Sheedy and then Tommy Walsh have put Cork in the driving seat after 15 minutes.
They are underway in the Division 1A camogie final between Galway and Waterford, and it’s live on RTE2
Limerick 0-3 Cork 0-2. Cork have got a point back thanks to Colm O’Callaghan with their second score after nine minutes.
Limerick 0-3 Cork 0-1: Limerick have taken an early advantage in the other game in Munster, a two-pointer and one from play, with six minutes played.
Tipperary 0-1 Waterford 0-0: First score of the afternoon in Munster, after three minutes, with a point from play by Tipperary’s Killian Butler.
They are about to get underway in the Munster SFC clash between Waterford and Tipperary
CAMOGIE LEAGUE, DIVISION 1A FINAL
Waterford v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2.15pm (Live on RTÉ)
Waterford finished top of the Division 1A table and also beat Galway during the group stages, the Munster outfit chalking up a 0-12 to 1-5 win in Athenry. However, Galway won their last three games and look to have hit form at just the right time for this final.
Verdict: Galway
All eyes will then turn to the Armagh-Tyrone showdown in Ulster.
ULSTER PRELIMINARY QUARTER-FINAL
Armagh v Tyrone, Athletic Grounds, Armagh, 4.15pm (Live on RTE & BBC NI)
It won’t have been hard this week for Malachy O’Rourke to find paper clippings to rally his players with some good old-fashioned ‘they are all writing us off’ motivation. Tyrone’s mediocre league campaign in Division Two sees them travel to the Athletic Grounds as significant underdogs. Armagh finished just above the relegation zone in Division One but Kieran McGeeney’s men produced some very solid performances. A lack of clinical edge cost them on occasions but as a team they look far more cohesive than Tyrone. Armagh should also have the physical edge in this battle. Given the rivalry, few would be surprised if Tyrone produced their best display of the year here and left with the spoils, but at the same time would anybody be shocked if Armagh won with a bit to spare?
Verdict: Armagh
There are also two more quarter-finals in Connacht.
CONNACHT SFC QUARTER-FINALS
Sligo v Leitrim, Markievicz Park, Sligo, 3pm
Leitrim (128) had the second lowest scoring tally in Division Four, with only bottom of the table Waterford (109) below them. Barry McNulty accounted for 1-25 of Leitrim’s total so Steven Poacher will know more of his players need to step up in that department against Sligo. The Yeats County haven’t exactly been shooting the lights out either, but their 133 points were amassed against better opposition in Division Three.
Verdict: Sligo
New York v Roscommon, Gaelic Park, New York, 8pm (Live on GAA+)
With questions growing over New York’s future in the Connacht SFC, perhaps of more significance to the Exiles this weekend will be conversations off the pitch rather than the game on it. It remains a potentially tricky fixture for Roscommon but Mark Dowd’s side showed enough during the league to suggest they’ll come away from the Big Apple with a victory.
Verdict: Roscommon
Here’s the preview to the two Leinster first round games.
LEINSTER SFC, ROUND ONE
Carlow v Wicklow, Dr Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Carlow were the most consistent team in Division Four and deservedly topped the table, while Wicklow fell agonisingly short of promotion by just one point. When the sides met in round two of the league, Carlow edged the game 1-15 to 2-9 and there is likely to be very little between the teams again here. The prize for the winner is to host Dublin in a Leinster quarter-final.
Verdict: Carlow
Longford v Westmeath, Pearse Park, 3pm
Westmeath must park the bitter disappointment of missing out on promotion from Division Three because Longford suddenly have some momentum after snatching Division Four promotion in the last round of games. Mark McHugh’s Westmeath look to have better forwards though while Longford had the third worst defensive record in the basement division.
Verdict: Westmeath
Our man Gordon Manning has previewed the two Munster quarter-finals here.
MUNSTER SFC, QUARTER-FINALS
Cork v Limerick, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 2pm
Two teams seemingly travelling in opposite directions after the league – Cork securing promotion to Division One while Limerick were relegated to Division Four. The Treaty County have given Cork their fill of it over the years but this season John Cleary’s Rebels should have too much firepower to come undone here.
Verdict: Cork
Waterford v Tipperary, Fraher Field, 2pm
It has been a difficult season for Waterford with Ephie Fitzgerald’s side entering the championship on the back of losing all seven of their games in Division Four. They are now 13 months without a win. Waterford finished the league with a scoring difference of -63 while Tipp finished with +13. When the sides met in the last round of the league, Tipp rain out 4-19 to 0-18 winners.
Verdict: Tipperary
