SATURDAY 25 JULY
All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round 4A
1700 Fermanagh v Westmeath, Kingspan Breffni Park
1900 Cork v Kildare, Semple Stadium
SUNDAY 26 JULY
All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals
1400 Dublin v Waterford, Semple Stadium
1600 Cork v Galway, Semple Stadium
ONLINE
Live blogs on RTÉ.ie from 1630 Saturday and 1330 on Sunday.
ON TV
Saturday
1630 Fermanagh v Westmeath (1700) and Cork v Kildare (1900) live on Sky Sports
Sunday
1330 Dublin v Waterford (1400) and Cork v Galway (1600) live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player
All games streamed live worldwide via GAAGO
ON RADIO
Saturday
1445 Updates on all of the day's GAA action, including live commentary on Cork v Kildare (1900) on RTÉ Radio 1
1630 Live commentary on Fermanagh v Westmeath (1700) on Newstalk
Sunday
1400 Updates on Dublin v Waterford (1400) and live commentary on Cork v Galway on RTÉ Radio 1
1330 Live commentary on Dublin v Waterford (1400) on Newstalk
WEATHER
Saturday will be mostly dry with some showers in the west and north but cloud will thicken from the southwest with a spell of rain on Saturday evening there. It will continue to be cool with top temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in light variable breezes. The rain will extend eastwards on Saturday night in a moderate southeasterly breeze. Sunday will be cloudy with rain clearing later to scattered showers and winds become southwesterly with the clearance.
FIXTURES
Fermanagh v Westmeath - All-Ireland SFC qualifier Round 4A
It's the third ever meeting in the championship between these two sides. In 2013, Fermanagh got the better of their Leinster rivals by a single point in round 1 of the qualifiers. It wouldn't be stretching it to say that Saturday's encounter at Breffni Park should also be a tight affair.
Fermanagh staged a remarkable comeback to edge out Roscommon at Brewster Park the last day. After an indifferent first half against the Rossies, sharpshooter Sean Quigley came good in the second period and his converted penalty after 56 minutes was the springboard for victory. Tomás Corrigan, with 1-05, also played his part. Fermanagh captain Eoin Donnelly praised the contribution of the forward duo after the dust had settled. Speaking to RTÉ Sport, he said: "They're super, two great lads, two great forwards, accurate. We know if we get them opportunities, get them a wee bit of space, they'll score.
For about 40 minutes, Westmeath did a good job in containing Dublin in the Leinster final. Restricting the Dubs to a total of 2-13 represented a moral victory of sorts. Tom Cribbin's side will also have reason to lament some poor shooting in the first half and the circumstances surrounding the two goals they conceded just after the break.
Saturday's game will see them adopt a more offensive approach as they look to rediscover the drive and spirit that saw them famously get the better of Meath in the provincial semi-final. Their cause, however, won't be helped by the absence of John Heslin. The St Loman's player is still suffering the effects of a fractured heel that he sustained prior to the Leinster final. In saying that, you wouldn't rule out Heslin making some appearance at the Cavan venue.
Both counties have shown commendable fighting spirit so far this summer and will go all out to earn a trip to Croke Park on the Bank Holiday weekend. If Sean Quigley can have a real say on the scoreboard right from the off, then Fermanagh might edge it.
Verdict: Fermanagh
Cork v Kildare - All-Ireland SFC qualifier Round 4A
After losing the Munster final replay against Kerry last weekend, Cork must re-focus for a date with Kildare at Semple Stadium. The Rebels' 1-11 to 1-06 loss against their neighbours at a rainy Killarney was more comprehensive than the scoreline suggested. Paul Kerrigan's green flag just before the break kept the Rebels in a game that they never really dictated. The players that exerted great influence in the drawn game - Alan O'Connor, Donnacha O'Connor and Colm O'Neill - were all kept in check by a Kerry side who learned more from the first day.
After the game, Cork boss Brian Cuthbert looked like a man clearly under pressure. The challenge of Kildare, you suspect, was furthest from his mind at that point. Looking ahead to this weekend, Cuthbert told RTÉ: "Kildare are going to be difficult and it will be a real test of character for the team. We'll just have to dig ourselves out of the mire and go again."
RTÉ analyst Kevin McStay, however, fells that "Cork are in a great position to take on Kildare" and added "they will be well up for it. I think they'll get the Kerry defeat out of their system and rise again. They are still a good team and were only a minute away from beating Kerry the first day."
After their trimming by Dublin in the provincial semi-final, the Lilywhites got back on the horse with wins over Offaly and Longford. The latter success was the most convincing, with a total of 11 players chipping in with scores.
Kildare will sense that Cork may be vulnerable and will look to get a good start in Thurles. If they do, then it's game on and McStay's assertion that Cork are still a good side will be firmly put to the test.
Verdict: Cork
Dublin v Waterford - All-Ireland SHC quarter-final
Waterford's unbeaten run this year came to an end with the loss to Tipperary in the Munster final. The Déise did well in curbing Tipp's forward threat on the day but weren't potent enough offensively to get themselves in a position to win the game. Dublin's 'system' of play is quite similar to Waterford and after coming from behind to beat Limerick the last day they won't lack in confidence as they strive to see off another Munster outfit.
This game could go down to a battle between the free-takers in the shape of Maurice Shanahan and Paul Ryan, while the Dubs will be looking to Liam Rushe to again dominate the '40.
According to RTÉ analyst Eddie Brennan: "Dublin have the experience, though if Waterford trust their system and believe in it, then that might get them to an All-Ireland semi-final."
Derek McGrath's side have shown the better form all year though they have tended to start games slowly. Dublin will therefore be looking to make hay early on but Waterford remain the better bet to make it through for a date with the Cats on 9 August.
Verdict: Waterford
Cork v Galway - All-Ireland SHC quarter-final
It's three years since these sides last met in the championship, with Galway emerging victorious by five points in the All-Ireland semi-final. Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Anthony Cunningham were calling the shots from the sidelines that day and this Sunday's quarter-final could very well be the last game in charge for the manager of the losing side.
Galway cut a real dash when blowing Dublin out of the water in their Leinster replay. Laois were subsequently put to the sword. We expected the Tribesmen to really put it up to Kilkenny in the Leinster final but they lacked any belief that they could win the match.
Wins over Wexford and Clare have given Cork's season a boost after an underwhelming display against Waterford in Munster. JBM's approach now sees the Rebels dropping a few more players back and against Clare, Brian Lawton did excellently in his marking role with Tony Kelly.
This is a hard one to call. Both teams are well served in their attacking department, though Galway have that little more of a threat when it comes to getting goals. That advantage may just swing the pendulum in the Connacht's side favour in what should be be a high-scoring contest.
Verdict: Galway
