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Throw-in: All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship previews

John Troy will be looking for a more consistent display this time round as Offaly take on Dublin.

Dublin v Offaly, Alan Lagrue, O’ Toole Park, Crumlin, 2:30

Both sides are looking for their first points of this year’s All-Ireland senior camogie championship. Offaly started well last week against Galway but their challenge faded towards the end and manager John Troy will be looking for a more consistent display this time round. Dublin, with home advantage and with a more experienced unit, including Louise O’Hara should collect the points.

Verdict: Dublin

Kilkenny v Galway, Karl O Brien, Nowlan Park, 3:15

Galway travel away for a tricky assignment against a side buoyed by a good opening round win last week. Brendan Williams’s team included six debutantes with Kilkenny teenager Miriam Walsh bagging 1-04 out of 2-15. Galway will be relying on their defence to hold firm and with players of the calibre of Orla Kilkenny, Brenda Hanney and Ann Marie Hayes, they should record a win.

Verdict: Galway

Wexford v Cork, John Dolan, Bellefield, Enniscorthy 3:15

Saturday’s meeting represents a repeat of this year’s League final (which Cork won) and neither side will want to concede any advantage. Wexford got off to a winning start last weekend while Cork came through a pulsating encounter with Clare. Cork’s forward power will cause the Wexford defence some problems but the return of Una Leacy for the current title holders is a major boost.

Verdict: Wexford

Tipperary v Clare, Mike O Kelly, Semple Stadium, 5.00 * Double header fixture with GAA

Clare will aim to get their campaign back on track in order to secure a coveted semi-final berth on August 18th. Little separates these sporting rivals, but Clare’s greater experience, allied with the scoring threat of Chloe Morey and the power of Fiona Lafferty who hit 1-2 last weekend, should see them win out.

Verdict: Clare

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