Dublin captain Johnny McCaffrey said his team are relishing the prospect of going to Thurles to face Tipperary for an All-Ireland semi-final berth on Sunday week.

CORK’s intermediate hurlers maintained the season theme of winning with plenty to spare in Saturday’s All-Ireland IHC semi-final in Portlaoise.

CORK will be looking to maintain an enviable record in the All-Ireland JFC and All-Ireland IHC when they face semi-final clashes in Portlaoise this afternoon.

CROKE PARK chiefs have attempted to appease Cork supporters by fixing Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Donegal for 4pm.

CIAN O’CONNOR and his father, Mickey, will be on similar missions in Croke Park on Sunday.