February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
By Mark Jones
DUBLIN — Last weekend’s draw for the knockout stages of the All Ireland hurling championship threw up a mouth-watering quarterfinal clash between Galway and Tipperary, who haven’t met outside of the National League since 1993.
Galway, the league holders, and Tipp, who were defeated in the Munster final, will face Leinster champions Kilkenny in the semifinal. Meanwhile, newly crowned Ulster champions Derry, who took the title for the first time since 1908, will be up against beaten Leinster finalists Offaly in the second quarterfinal. The winners of that game will go through to the semifinal to play reigning All Ireland champions Cork.
All-Ireland Hurling Draw
Quarterfinals
July 23, Croke Park: Derry vs. Offaly, Galway vs. Tipperary
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Semifinals
Aug. 6, Croke Park: Cork vs. Derry or Offaly
Aug. 13, Croke Park: Kilkenny vs. Galway or Tipperary