County quarter final line ups almost fully known

The quarter final line ups for the hurling and football competitions in the county have almost been decided.

The football quarter final draw sees Aherlow facing Killenaule, reigning Mid and county champions Loughmore Castleiney up against Kilsheelan, Moyle Rovers against Ballyporeen and Clonmel Commercials await the winners of Eire Og Annacarthy and Arravale Rovers.

That preliminary quarter final takes place on the 20th of September, while the quarter finals take place the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of this month.

Meanwhile the hurling quarter finals are taking place this weekend, in Semple Stadium.

In Saturday’s double header, West finalists Eire Og Annacarthy face Mullinahone at 2, and then at 3.30 Kilruane McDonaghs take on county champions Thurles Sarsfields.

Sunday’s double header sees North Champions Borrisoleigh face Loughmore Castleiney at 7.30, while in the early game at 6 o’ clock, West Champions Clonoulty Rossmore meet Drom & Inch.

West Tipp chair John O’ Shea says Clonoulty are a force to be reckoned with, as they’re welcoming back players from injury…