SATURDAY 13 APRIL
Ulster SFC quarter-final
Down v Antrim, Páirc Esler, 6pm
Leinster SFC quarter-final
Laois v Offaly, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 7pm
SUNDAY 14 APRIL
Leinster SFC quarter-finals
Kildare v Wicklow, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 1.45pm
Louth v Wexford, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 4pm
Dublin v Meath, Croke Park, 4.30pm
Ulster SFC quarter-final
Fermanagh v Armagh, Brewster Park, 2pm
ONLINE
Live score updates on Saturday's games, with a live blog on Sunday's action - on RTÉ Sport Online and RTÉ News app.
TV
Down v Antrim live on BBC2 from 5.45pm on Saturday, with Fermanagh v Armagh also live on BBC2 from 1.45pm on Sunday. Dublin v Meath will form part of The Sunday Game Live programme on RTÉ2 that begins at 12.15pm.
Kildare v Wicklow, Louth v Wicklow available on GAAGO.
Highlights and reaction to all the weekend's action on The Sunday Game, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, 9.30pm.
RADIO
Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 will have live updates and commentary across the weekend. Coverage also on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta's Spórt an Lae.
WEATHER
Saturday: It will start dry with sunny spells, rain will spread from the west in the afternoon, turning heavy in the north at times. Highest temperatures 11 to 14 degrees fresh and gusty southwest to west winds, strong for a time in the west and north.
Sunday: Sunny spells to start, but showers or longer spells of rain will develop from the west later. Highest temperatures 10 or 11 degrees in fresh and gusty southwest winds. For more go to met.ie.
Any chance of a few more upsets?
After a couple of shocks on the opening weekend, the upcoming list of fixtures offers the possibility of something similar. In saying that would Wicklow beating Kildare and therefore winning back-to-back championship games in Leinster for the first time since 1989 represent a surprise? Probably not, given the Lilies' horrid league campaign and the manner in which the Garden County disposed of Westmeath in round one.
Many had tipped the latter to reach a provincial final but Oisín McConville's side were worthy winners, standing firm amid the late onslaught from the midlanders.
If we were previewing Westmeath v Kildare, the prediction would lean heavily in favour of Dessie Dolan's men. It's more than a shot to nothing for Wicklow.
Kildare spent this week in Fota Island in preparation for Sunday's clash. Also enjoying some downtime at the Cork resort was Lee Keegan and writing on these pages, after chatting to defender Eoin Doyle, reported that Glen Ryan's squad "are focused on righting the ship this summer".
Things can only get better for Kildare and Westmeath's elimination will have perked them up somewhat, in that they can now see a clearer route to a Leinster final - and with it a place in the Sam Maguire.
Elsewhere, if Wexford were to get the better of Louth, you may not fall off your seat but it would be in the 'surprise' category nonetheless.
The Slaneysiders have certainly kept the scoreboard operator busy in recent weeks, notching 4-19 against Carlow last Sunday, this after their strong finish to the league where they narrowly missed on promotion from Division 4. No doubt the pain of that loss to Leitrim still rankles and the award of 'that' penalty.
Mark Rossiter and Seán Nolan will again be expected to lead Wexford's scoring charge against a Louth outfit who finished the league with impressive wins over Fermanagh and Kildare.
Based on league rankings, there are not too many places separating Offaly and Laois, with the latter, based on the way they cut to Leitrim to shreds at Croke Park a few weeks ago, no doubt exhibiting an air of confidence that has been lacking in latter seasons.
In-form O'Carroll hopeful of more Laois progress
Two years in Division 4 was two too many for the O'Moore County. Beating Offaly and another extended run in the Tailteann would represent a good season.
Do you remember the days?
Back in the 1970s, when Heffo's men brought respectability back to the capital, Meath were often a nuisance when it came to Leinster finals. Indeed a teenager by the name of Colm O'Rourke missed a penalty for the Royals in the closely-contested decider in 1976.
A decade later and O'Rourke and the Royals were back, this time lowering the colours of the team. And so an often spicy, spiteful rivalry, began. For the most part it was Seán Boylan's warriors that held sway, with the Dubs eventually climbing to another level in 2002 on Croke Park's new pitch.
Meath's five-goal salvo in that Leinster semi-final win in 2010, now an embedded bookmark in recent GAA history, was the last time that Dublin lost a match in their province
Now, in the role as manager, O'Rourke will pit his squad against a dominant force, hoping for more than respectability. He'll be happy if he achieves that. There will a few more outings for his squad in the race for Sam Maguire.
Colm O'Rourke: Enough barking, more bite needed as Meath prepare to face Dublin
Against Longford, the Royals hit 3-19, an impressive tally, though O'Rourke wasn't overly pleased that they conceded 3-12.
"I'd be fairly pleased with our attacking play but nobody would be too pleased giving away three goals as it got a bit sloppy and messy near the end," he told RTÉ Sport.
Fearing something similar against the Dubs, he added: "If we defend like we did near the end, they'll have three goals in the first 10 minutes".
During the week Dublin named a 40-strong squad for the championship, with Stephen Cluxton, Mick Fitzsimons and James McCarthy included - a trio that are seeking a tenth All-Ireland medal.
Stephen Cluxton, Michael Fitzsimons and James McCarthy named on Dublin bench for Meath clash
Dessie Farrell's side started the league slowly but improved to reach the top-tier decider. The win over Kerry was the high point of their spring in terms of a complete performance, with the defeat to Derry, albeit after a penalty shootout, showing a few chinks that some of the other big guns will hope to exploit in the height of summer.
Armagh embark on another journey of expectancy
When the draw was made for Ulster last October, an initial view was that Armagh should get to the final. It would be a disaster if they didn't. It's 2008 since they last lifted the Anglo Celt, but recent narrow losses in finals and key games just heaps the pressure on them that bit more. There is no doubting the talent Kieran McGeeney can pick from and there were signs during the spring of a more adventurous spirit going forward.
That said, they largely played second fiddle to Donegal in the Division 2 decider, a game they were expected to win and a clash where neither of their two star forwards - Rian O'Neill and Stefan Campbell - started.
That loss to Jim McGuinness' side, while one that won't be talked about when the days darken again, is just another example of Armagh not being able to win a tight match. And that's what they'll have to do, maybe not by the banks of Erne on Sunday but certainly on 12 May, if they contest the Anglo Celt decider.
Fermanagh in Brewster Park can be doughty opponents and there were elements of their doughtiness through the course of the league, despite relegation to the third tier. Armagh's ability to take more of their scores was crucial when the sides met in the league.
On this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast, former Fermanagh player Ryan McCluskey said they will need to adopt a defensive display similar to the 2018 display that saw them turn over the Orchard County.
"We made no bones about it (in 2018)," he said. "We were going to sit back, try and play a high pace, counter-attacking game.
"We forced a lot of mistakes, in particular kicking mistakes from Armagh. We played that risky game where we invited them on and took our chances.
"We were pretty resilient that day and we had a decent game plan. I think if we produce anything similar to that I think there could be a shock on the cards."
Paul Flynn's football championship predictions
A shock it would be. Defenders Declan McCusker and Shane McGullion will be key in launching the Fermanagh raids if the game plan outlined above comes off.
Croke Park loss heaps pressure on Down
In the other Ulster quarter-final, Down, with home advantage, will be fancied to account for Antrim in Newry.
It's 30 years since the Mournemen last claimed the Anglo Celt, a campaign that ended with All-Ireland success. Their record in finals since has been abysmal. A fortnight ago, when favourites, they fell to Westmeath in the Division 3 final.
A reverse that means an appearance in an Ulster final is required if they are join this year's All-Ireland race.
