Previews: Semi-final places up for grabs in Armagh Intermediate Championship

ARMAGH INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS

ST PAUL’S V WOLFE TONES

Friday, Davitt Park, 7.30pm

Neither side were overly impressive in their opening round wins, but they are where they want to be. St Paul’s should have the edge here and if Andrew Murnin is in full flow, they’ll make it through to the last four.

Verdict: St Paul’s

SHANE O’NEILL’S V ST PETER’S

Sunday, Athletic Grounds, 4pm

Two of the big hitters in the Intermediate Championship collide on Sunday in what should be a fascinating encounter. If Connaire Mackin returns from injury, that should give Shane O’Neill’s a slight edge.

Verdict: Shane O’Neill’s

BELLEEK V TULLYSARAM

Sunday, Athletic Grounds, 6pm

Belleek edged past Forkhill after a replay and if they are to get through to the last four, they’ll have to stop the threat of Gavin Conlon and Eddie Mallon who hit 0-17 between them in their lats outing. Tullysaran are the more experienced side and that should see them through.

Verdict: Tullysaran

COLLEGELAND V CULLOVILLE

Sunday, Abbey Park, 2pm

It could be a very long day for Collegeland if Culloville’s first outing is anything to go by. The Blues eased past Keady and while Collegeland may offer a better test, they won’t have enough to halt Culloville.

Verdict: Culloville

ARMAGH SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE

CRAOBH RUA V DERRYNOOSE

Sunday, Craobh Rua, 2pm

The winner goes through to the championship semi-finals, so everything is on the line in this one. Derrynoose have had a poor campaign so far and that may be set to continue on Sunday, with Craobh Rua just getting past them

Verdict: Craobh Rua

KEADY V MIDDLETOWN

Sunday, Keady, 2pm

The best two in the competition for some time now and a repeat of the 2021 Senior Championship final. Middletown have held the upper hand over the last number of years and their domination looks set to continue.

Verdict: Middletown