Previews: Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues
Saturday February 2nd
Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 1
Group 1
Limerick v Clare
Limerick will be full of confidence coming into this encounter having enjoyed an opening day win away to Offaly and another win will put them in a great position to make the Semi-Finals for the fifth year running. Having performed admirably in defeat against Kilkenny in the opening round of matches Clare then bounced back with a win at home to Offaly which they will hope to build on this weekend.
Referee: Andrew Larkin (Clare)
Venue: Gaelic Grounds
Throw-in: 4.30pm
Sunday February 3rd
Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues Division 1
Dublin v Offaly
The Dubs began impressively against Kilkenny last weekend and led at the interval. However, in the second half they were well off the pace as the Cats ran out comfortable winners. They’ll hope that home advantage will result in a first win of new manager Frank Browne’s regime. Offaly are coming off back-to-back defeats making this a must-win match for them to salvage their campaign. Despite their losses they have been competitive in both encounters losing by just two points on each occasion.
Referee: Eamon Cassidy (Derry)
Venue: Parnells GAA, Coolock
Throw-in: 2pm
Group 2
Cork v Waterford
The Rebels sit on top of Group 2 with maximum points after two games but will face a stiff test from their Munster counterparts who are rising rapidly through the Senior rank in recent years. Na Déise got their campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive defeat of Wexford and they’ll go into this encounter with no fear against the All-Ireland champions.
Referee: Liz Dempsey (Kilkenny)
Venue: Cork Camogie Grounds
Throw-in: 2pm
Galway v Wexford
Galway got off to a flying start last weekend with an impressive eight-point win over Tipperary. Another win this weekend put them in a prime position to make the Semi-Finals. Wexford have struggled this year and will be aiming to get their first points on the board this weekend.
Referee: Cathal Egan (Cork)
Venue: Gort GAA
Throw-in: 2pm
