Search icon

GAA

30th May 2021

National League semi-finals confirmed, and we’re in for a treat

Patrick McCarry

We are in for some crackers, here.

The condensed nature of the Allianz National League meant that just about every single game, on Saturday and Sunday, had multiple permutations.

A point here or there had the potential to tear up scripts and toss everything on its’ head.

Supporters watch on from a nearby house during the Galway and Dublin match at St Jarlath’s Park in Tuam. (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile)

As it all turned out, in Division 1 at least, there were no huge shocks. Wins for Kerry and Dublin today, after the two draws involving Ulster sides, on Saturday, left us with some tasty semi-finals. Donegal will take on Dublin while Kerry are up against Tryone.

The full list, below, details all the semi-final match-ups across the four divisions, with the relegation playoffs for those less fortunate counties.

ALLIANZ LEAGUE DIVISION 1 SEMI-FINALS

  • Donegal v Dublin
  • Tyrone v Kerry

Relegation play-offs: Armagh v Roscommon, Monaghan v Galway

ALLIANZ LEAGUE DIVISION 2 SEMI-FINALS

  • Mayo v Clare
  • Meath v Kildare

Relegation play-offs: Down v Laois, Westmeath v Cork

ALLIANZ LEAGUE DIVISION 3 SEMI-FINALS

  • Derry v Limerick
  • Fermanagh v Offaly

Relegation play-offs: Cavan v Wicklow, Longford v Tipperary

ALLIANZ LEAGUE DIVISION 4 SEMI-FINALS

  • Antrim v Waterford
  • Louth v Carlow

 

The FootballJOE quiz: Were you paying attention? – episode 10