Waterford take on UL in the Waterford Crystal Cup-Clare await the winners while Kerry play IT Tralee.
And ahead of Clare’s opening game of 2013 in next week’s Waterford Crystal a development panel lost to the NUIG freshers hurlers today in a challenge game by 2-16 to 1-15
It’s also the start of the Walsh Cup with Wexford, Laois, Westmeath and Carlow all in action.
Both semi finals are down for decision in the McGrath Cup
Kerry take on Limerick while Tipperary face Waterford.
Meanwhile in the O’Byrne Cup semi finals Dublin make the trip to Louth and Offaly play Kildare.
It’s also semi final day in the McKenna Cup with Tyrone up against Fermanagh and Monaghan take on Down.
and among the games in the FBD league, All Ireland runners up Mayo face neighbours Roscommon while Galway play Sligo.
