Banner aiming to bounce back from a comprehensive defeat to Limerick last time out when they visit the south east
Warwickshire v Longford, Páirc na hÉireann, 1.0; Lancashire v Cavan, Abbottstown, 2.0Cork have set a good pace to date despite Pat Ryan not having a full hand to play. This weekend he takes the opportunity to give starting debuts to two of the young stars of St Finbarr’s march to the county title, Ethan Twomey and Ben Cunningham.
The most recent outing was a humbling defeat by champions Limerick, against whom Clare had benchmarked their 2022 season. Contrasting reserves played a part with key players missing and, although a late revival took the empty look off the scoreboard, it was a hammering. Wexford haven’t got near the form that saw them finish the division last year with a 100 per cent record. Injuries have played a part and Lee Chin had to go off with a hamstring alarm against Westmeath but looks ready to return. Liam Ryan and Richie Lawlor are out and they may be able to call on Rory O’Connor and Matthew O’Hanlon. Clare’s backlash may be decisive.
Daithí Burke and the St Thomas’ contingent are yet to come back but Galway have always prided themselves on physical competitiveness with John Kiely’s team and have won the last two league meetings and run them close in the past three championship encounters. Limerick were excellent against Clare and showcased some lively newcomers before easing off and you get the impression that they rather than the opposition are the chief influencers of what happens in their campaign so far.
Wicklow v London, Aughrim, 12.30; Sligo v Tyrone, Markievicz Park, 1.0. Monaghan v Louth, Castleblayney, 12.30; Armagh v Mayo, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2.0; Fermanagh v Roscommon, Derrylin, 2.0.
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