Preview of All-Ireland Camogie semi-finals

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Cork v Galway, Nowlan Park, 2:00pm

The clash of treble-chasing Cork and pretenders to the throne Galway is part one of a double bill at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

Galway have already defeated Cork this season in the round-robin stages of the Championship and will fancy their chances against the defending champions.

Galway’s Orla Kilkenny and Emma Kilkelly have vital roles to play at midfield while the half-forward line of Caroline Murray, Therese Maher and Brenda Hanney will need to be on top-form.

They are coming up against a tough Cork half-back line with Mary O’Connor at centre-back, flanked by Anna Geary and Jenny Duffy.

Joanne O’Callaghan returns to the side after an injury. There is no place in the starting line-up for last year’s captain Amanda O’Regan.

Both teams possess a potent set of forwards and Cork will rely heavily on six-time All Star Gemma O’Connor to pull the strings at in attack, with Sile Burns and Rachel Moloney hoping to prosper inside.

Jennifer O’Leary, who returned to the panel this year after a two-year absence, has nailed down a starting berth at wing-forward after some fine displays this season.

Cork hold experience in abundance and the prospect of a third All-Ireland final appearance in-a-row is a huge motivation, but whether they have the appetite for a hard battle remains to be seen.

Galway, provided they can curtail the influence of O’Connor and nullify the threat of Cork’s inside-forward line, should have enough to see them home.

Verdict: Galway

Kilkenny v Wexford, Nowlan Park, 4.00pm

This clash is a repeat of the National League Final with little separating these rivals.

Kilkenny, managed by Ann Downey, boasted a 100% record in the round-robin stages of this year’s Championship before suffering defeat in their final fixture to Wexford.

They also lost the National League Final to Model County.

Despite that statistic, they will relish the prospect of tomorrow’s meeting.

Kilkenny’s defence has been outstanding all season with Catherine Doherty performing well at full-back and Jacqui Frisby dominant in the corner.

Leann Fennelly returns to centre-back while Edwina Keane and Elaine Aylward slot in on the wings.

The defensive displays of the Cats rearguard will be the key to this game as Wexford boast a powerful and robust forward line.

For Wexford, the performances of Una Leacy, Kate Kelly and Ursula Jacob will be vital.

Leacy starts on the wing, while Jacob has taken up the full-forward role with Katrina Parrock and Fiona Kavanagh inside.

All Star Mary Leacy, sister of Una, takes up her customary number six spot and her clash with Aoife Neary will be one of the key battles.

Little remains between the sides and a tight encounter is in store.

Wexford possess greater physical power but Kilkenny, despite their youth, have displayed tremendous resilience all season

The Cats should sneak it by the slimmest of margins.

Verdict: Kilkenny