Something from the Weekend: Unwanted History for Cork, Family Matters at Fraher Field, White Flag Waving and GAA on TV

Already in the middle of their longest drought without lifting Liam MacCarthy, Kieran Kingston’s men travel to Waterford on Sunday and need a win to keep their interest in the Championship alive.

And as @GAA_stats pointed out on Twitter, losing there would be the first time in history that the county have lost four games at the Championship this year, following last year’s All-Ireland final loss to Limerick and two group stage reversals.

Brotherhood in Munster

Tipperary advanced to a Munster SFC semi-final last weekend with a win over Waterford, but there was an added advantage in the centre, where two pairs of brothers met.

Rathgormack brothers Michael and Jason Curry lined up side by side in the Waterford engine room, while Clonmel Commercial siblings Conal and Jack Kennedy also acted in the middle third for Tipperary, who now face Limerick for a provincial playoff spot.

A look at the Irish in the AFL

Both Mark O’Connor and Zach Tuohy were in action for Geelong as they slipped to a narrow three-point loss to Fremantle Dockers.

Tuohy had 20 disposals, O’Connor came on with 12 as Geelong slipped to seventh in the standings after seven rounds and the top eight progressed to the final.

Conor Nash received plenty of praise for his performance against Melbourne but couldn’t prevent his side from landing on the wrong side with a 91-81 record against an unbeaten Melbourne.

The Simonstown Gaels clubman was sent off late in the game with a quad injury.

James Madden also saw action for Brisbane in their win over Sydney Swans that put them second in the standings.

The Irish in the AFL: Darragh Joyce (St Kilda), Zach Tuohy, Mark O’Connor (both Geelong), Conor Nash, Fionn O’Hara (both Hawthorn), Cian McBride (Essendon), Colin O’Riordan, Barry O’Connor (both Sydney Swans ). ), Callum Brown (GWS Giants), James Madden, Deividas Uosis (both Brisbane Lions).

quote of the week

“The Tailteann Cup is what’s left for us. That’s an opportunity for young players and veteran players to try and turn a corner so there’s an opportunity there and certainly to wave the white flag in the Tailteann Cup I don’t think will be of much use to down football.” – Down manager James McCartan on facing the second tier competition later this month.

Number of the week: 9

The number of seconds it took Meath to score against Wicklow in their Leinster Championship match at Navan. Jack O’Connor scored the first of the Royals’ four goals as they set up a semi-final game between Leinster and Dublin.

GA on TV

With the venue finally set, Cork and Kerry will meet at Páirc Uí Rinn in front of Sky cameras on Saturday night.

RTE have their usual double-header on Sunday, starting with Limerick’s Munster hurling against Tipperary at 2pm, followed by Donegal against Cavan in Ulster SFC’s semi-finals.

Saturday

Munster SFC semi-finals: Cork v Kerry, Pairc Ui Rinn, 6pm – Sky

All-Ireland U20FC Semi-Finals: Sligo – Kildare, Kingspan Breffni, 4pm – TG4

Sunday

Ulster SFC Semi-Finals: Donegal v Cavan, Clones, 4pm – RTE2

Munster SHC Round 4: Limerick v Tipperary, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 2pm – RTE2

All-Ireland U20FC Semi-Finals: Kerry v Tyrone, MW Hire O’Moore Park, 1pm – TG4