We take a look at all this weekend’s action in the All-Ireland Minor A & B Championships Semi-Finals along with the All-Ireland Minor C Championship Final.
Saturday, April 8th
Throw-in: 2pm (extra-time to be played in the event of a draw at full-time)
Referee: Philip McDonald (Cavan)
Throw-in: 2pm (extra-time to be played in the event of a draw at full-time)
Antrim topped their group with a 100% record after three comprehensive victories. Antrim haven't won the Minor B title since 2007 and will be confident of reaching the final given their current form. Laois finished second in their group after wins over Armagh and Derry, only losing to table-topping Kildare. They will be hoping to reach the final as they seek to claim their first Minor B title.
Throw-in: 1pm (extra-time to be played in the event of a draw at full-time)
Kildare were dominant in the group stage with a 100% record and will fancy their chances of reaching the final as they hope to win the Minor B title for the very first time. Meath secured impressive wins against Down and Westmeath as they finished second in their group after a single defeat to table-topping Antrim. The Royal County last won this title in 2015.
Throw-in: 2.45pm (in the event of a draw at full-time, the replay will take place on Saturday April 22nd)
Table-topping Roscommon secured victory in all three of their games in the group stage to reach this year’s final, where they will have a spring in their step as they seek to regain the title which they last won in 2015. Carlow finished as runners-up in the group, suffering their only defeat against Roscommon when both sides met in March. Carlow are aiming to win the Minor C title for the first time since 2010.
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Sunday, April 9th
Throw-in: 2pm (extra-time to be played in the event of a draw at full-time)