Harty Cup Preview: Champions Nenagh CBS and De La Salle clash in prelim quarters

Elsewhere, Gaelcholáiste Mhuire are bidding to end a seven-year gap to the school’s most recent quarter-final appearance. Blocking their path is Lismore’s Blackwater Community School.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Nenagh CBS in action. Pic: Padriag Hogan, Sportsfocus

The Harty Cup has reached knockout fare.

Now, one could argue there was a strong knockout element to the final round of group games a fortnight ago, but stalemates, score difference, and results elsewhere were potential lifebuoys on that occasion.