The January GAA calendar has begun and we already have semi-final spots coveted in the Bord na Mona O'Byrne and Walsh Cup.
All Ireland football champions, Dublin, have exited the O'Byrne Cup on score difference, as they needed a win of more than 13 points to book their semi-final place following their draw with Offaly.
Nonetheless, the experimental side took on Wexford, suffering a defeat on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-14, leaving Offaly in contention for the final spot.
Offaly will take on Westmeath in a local derby semi-final, at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar at 2pm on Sunday.
While Meath will play Longford after their win over Wicklow in the group stages - that game takes place in Park Tailteann, also at 2pm.
Our Hurlers will take on @OfficialWexGAA next Sunday (14th Jan) in the Walsh Cup semi-final 🔵⭕ #UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/e1VxAPMEt4
— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) January 7, 2018
Offaly fans will be quite happy with their sides early showing as they have also booked their place in the semi-finals of the Walsh Cup.
Their hurlers overcame neighbours Westmeath, 1-18 to 0-18 where they'll now come up against Kilkenny on Saturday at 2pm in Bord na Mona O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
Pat Gilroy's charges will have plenty to comprehend as they'll face a stern challenge from Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford outfit.
The hurlers have a home venue against the slaney-siders who will be out to prove themselves early on following their 2017 championship campaign. That game takes place on Sunday at 2pm in Parnell Park.
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