The race for the Sam Maguire Cup continues this afternoon as the final two places in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals go on the line at Croke Park.

Throw-in is fast approaching for the first of today’s quarter-finals as Louth take on Monaghan at 1.45 pm in what promises to be a fascinating battle between two sides looking to reach the last four.

Gavin Devlin’s Louth side arrive in Croke Park looking to continue their remarkable championship journey, while Monaghan will be hoping their experience on the big stage can carry them into the semi-finals.

The quarter-final action concludes at 4 pm when Dublin face Galway in a repeat of several memorable championship encounters in recent years.

Ger Brennan has made one change to the Dublin side that defeated Donegal last weekend, with Eoin Kennedy replacing the injured Nathan Doran at full-back.

Padraic Joyce has also opted for a single alteration to his Galway team following their victory over Westmeath, with Shane McGrath coming into the side at centre-forward.

Yesterday’s quarter-finals delivered two captivating contests and set the bar high for the weekend’s remaining fixtures.

Mayo booked their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals with victory over Cork, while Kerry overcame Tyrone in an encounter that will live long in the memory of supporters.

The clash between Kerry and Tyrone had everything championship football should offer — intensity, drama, and an extraordinary exhibition of attacking football. Some of the finest scoring talent in the country was on display as both sides traded scores throughout a pulsating contest that showcased the very best of the modern game.

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Kerry’s forwards produced moments of brilliance under pressure, while Tyrone matched them stride for stride for long periods in a game that had supporters on the edge of their seats from first throw-in to the final whistle.

With Mayo and Kerry already safely through, attention now turns to Croke Park, where two more counties will keep their dreams of lifting Sam Maguire alive, and two others will see their championship journeys come to an end.

By this evening, the line-up for the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals will be complete.

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