Saturday July 21

All Ireland SFC Quarter Final Group 2

Roscommon v Donegal, Dr Hyde Park, 5pm

Roscommon and Donegal both left Croke Park worrying and wondering about their Championship prospects.

Ultimately a must win match at Dr Hyde Park looms for two teams eager to respond following defeats.

The manner in which Tyrone blitzed Roscommon, especially in the second half, is a source of concern, while Donegal's failure to push on against Dublin bothered them.

Next on the agenda is a trip to Roscommon, who will be particularly anxious to deliver in front of a passionate home audience.

So effective against Armagh Roscommon couldn't compete against Tyrone, who controlled the vast majority of their contest.

There is no shortage of attacking craft in the Roscommon ranks, but they will need to cope with Donegal's runners far more effectively than last Saturday.

Donegal have chalked up impressive scoring tallies throughout this summer, but Paddy McBrearty's injury enforced absence deprives them of a potent threat.

That was evident at GAA headquarters, and the stakes are piled high at the Hyde.

ROSCOMMON: Colm Lavin; David Murray, Niall McInerney, Seanie McDermott; John McManus, Fintan Cregg, Conor Devaney; Tadhg O'Rourke, Cathal Compton; Ciarain Murtagh, Niall Kilroy, Enda Smith; Diarmuid Murtagh, Brian Stack, Cathal Cregg.

Tyrone v Dublin, Healy Park, Omagh, 7pm

During the past couple of decades Tyrone and Dublin have clashed in several interesting Championship encounters.

All those fixtures took place at Croke Park so it will be fascinating to see how this game unfolds in Omagh.

Following their Ulster Quarter-Final loss to Monaghan Tyrone have stitched a five match winning sequence together and appear to be hitting form at precisely the correct time.

Still last August's Semi-Final loss to Dublin offers a harrowing reminder of the need to make a solid start against the standard bearers.

After Con O'Callaghan planted a splendid early goal Tyrone were in severe distress as Dublin produced a composed performance to win with surprising easy.

It is unlikely to be as comfortable for Jim Gavin's outfit, who will relish this road trip.

Bian Howard's accomplished display in the Donegal triumph was noteworthy, while Tyrone will also be anxious to restrict the midfield influence of Brian Fenton.

Niall Sludden, Peter Harte, and Mattie Donnelly's ability to burst through from deep must be monitored diligently by Dublin, who will be aware of Tyrone's potential.

TYRONE: Niall Morgan; Michael McKernan, Ronan McNamee, Hugh Pat McGeary; Tiarnan McCann, Frank Burns, Peter Harte; Colm Cavanagh, Padraig Hampsey; Mattie Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Conor Meyler; Cathal McShane, Richard Donnelly, Connor McAliskey.

Sunday July 22

All Ireland SFC Quarter Final Group 1

Galway v Kildare, St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, 2pm

An opening weekend reversal against Monaghan means Kildare need to pocket the points on home turf.

Galway, buoyed up by their own success over Kerry, will be intent on maintaining a sound summer collection of victories. Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, and Kerry have all been defeated by Kevin Walsh's improving outfit.

When Mayo visited Newbridge, though, Cian O'Neill had Kildare primed for a battle and the Lilywhites team is flecked with talented footballers.

Daniel Flynn has struck 4-9 from play so far in the Championship, while Paul Cribbin has contributed a dozen points. Neil Flynn is another in good scoring form also, but at the opposite end Kildare know how dangerous Shane Walsh, Damien Comer, and Ian Burke can be.

Comer has been leading by example for Galway, while Walsh's displays in the wins over Roscommon and Kerry bode well. Burke's ability to manufacture chances is another key weapon for Galway, who also rely on the hard working Johnny Heaney, Eamonn Brannigan, and Sean Kelly to lend valuable assistance both in defence and attack.

This should be a lively match at St Conleth's Park.

KILDARE: Mark Donnellan; Peter Kelly, David Hyland, Mick O'Grady; Johnny Byrne, Eoin Doyle, Kevin Flynn; Kevin Feely, Tommy Moolick; Fergal Conway, Paul Cribbin, Keith Cribbin; Neil Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Paddy Brophy.

Monaghan v Kerry, St Tiernach's Park, Clones, 4pm

There is no shortage of importance attached to this Clones clash.

Monaghan, emboldened by their win over Kildare, host Munster champions Kerry reeling following a disappointing result and performance against Galway.

David Clifford's relevance in that tussle was one of the few crumbs of comfort Kerry took from Croke Park and they travel to St Tiernach's Park knowing that improvement is necessary.

Karl O'Connell's dash, Rory Beggan's kickouts, Darren Hughes' industry, and Conor McManus' finishing remain crucial Monaghan weapons.

Eamonn Fitzmaurice will hope that Kerry can deliver when it truly counts. Several exciting young players have been integrated into the Kerry set-up in recent campaigns and this test promises to be revealing.

MONAGHAN: Rory Beggan; Kieran Duffy, Drew Wylie, Ryan Wylie; Dessie Mone, Vinny Corey, Karl O'Connell; Niall Kearns, Darren Hughes; Ryan McAnespie, Shane Carey, Owen Duffy; Conor McCarthy, Fintan Kelly, Conor McManus.

KERRY: Shane Murphy; Ronan Shanahan, Mark Griffin, Tom O'Sullivan; Paul Murphy, Peter Crowley, Gavin White; David Moran, Jack Barry; Kevin McCarthy, Sean O'Shea, Stephen O'Brien; David Clifford, Paul Geaney, James O'Donoghue.