Galway Intermediate Football Championship reaches quarter-final stage
THERE are four quarter-finals down for decision in the Galway Intermediate Football Championship across Saturday and Sunday.
Pearse Stadium will host the first Galway Intermediate Football Championship quarter-final on Saturday, with St Michael’s taking on An Spidéal.
A double-header takes place at Kenny Park on Sunday, with Menlough facing Micheál Breathnach at 1pm before St Brendans meet Oranmore-Maree at 2.45pm. Caherlistrane take on Glenamaddy in the remaining quarter-final at Tuam Stadium, with throw-in at 1.45pm.
Cortoon Shamrocks meet Kilkerrin Clonberne in the IFC relegation final, a repeat of the 2020 Intermediate county final. The losing side will drop to junior football for the 2027 season.
Corofin B face Claregalway B in a play-off at Cregg on Sunday at 12pm. The losing team will take on the winners of the Primary Junior 2 Football Championship in a promotion/relegation play-off.
Saturday
St Michaels vs An Spidéal
(Pearse Stadium, 3.15pm)
Last year’s seniors against the 2025 runners-up, St. Michaels have doubts over James Coyle (shoulder) while Brian Harlowe (cruciate) is out long term. Ciarán Ó Laoi (hamstring) sits this out for An Spidéal who have Conal Ó Caoimh and Oisín Ó Muiris (facial) absent.
Verdict: St. Michaels
Sunday
Menlough vs Mícheál Breathnach
(Kenny Park, 1pm)
Menlough have a full squad to pick from ahead of their first quarter-final since 2018, with Donal Loftus their marksman at full forward. Ruairi Ó Curraoin and Caoimhin Ó Maoileoin are doubtful for Míchaél Breathnach and Maidhc Ó Conghaile remains on the injured list.
Verdict: Menlough
Caherlistrane vs Glenamaddy
(Tuam Stadium, 1.45pm)
Two teams seeking redemption after disappointing 2025s, Conor McNally is back for Caherlistrane, but injuries include Colm Monahan, Liam Judge, Daniel O’Connell, Shane Nally and Steven Burke. Glenamaddy are without Mark Fallon, Tom Collins and Patrick Conneally while Ryan Duffy and Conor Raftery are doubts.
Verdict: Caherlistrane
Oranmore-Maree vs St. Brendans
(Kenny Park, 2.45pm)
Corner back Liam McDonagh (quad) is unlikely to field for Oranmore-Maree who have already lost Fionn Fahy (ACL). Thursday’s under-20A semi-final also features many squad members. St. Brendans will hope that duel stars Paddy Downey, Cathal Maloney, Harry Holmes and Karl Healy maintain their form.
Verdict: Oranmore-Maree