18 August 2004 TG4 All-Ireland Quarter finals Venues and times Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! 28th August 2004 TG4 All-Ireland Quarter – finals 1.30 p.m.O’Connor Park, Tullamore Cork v Mayo 3.30 p.m. O’Connor Park, Tullamore Kerry v Monaghan 1.30 p.m. Pearse Park, Longford Galway v Laois 3.30 p.m. Pearse Park, Longford Dublin v Donegal After recording their first ever Munster Championship success in Pairc Ui Rinn on Sunday evening, Cork’s joy was somewhat dampened by drawing reigning All-Ireland champions Mayo in the quarterfinals. Mayo narrowly defeated Cork earlier on this year in the final of the Suzuki Ladies National Football League, but Cork are the hottest property in Ladies Football after successive victories over Waterford and Kerry saw them claim the Munster title. Nobody really knows what to expect from Mayo, who still possess one of the finest teams ever assembled in Ladies Football, but who have looked stale and tired in their two defeats to Galway. The Cork-Mayo game is fixed for 1.30pm in Tullamore on Saturday, August 28th. The other outstanding tie sees 11-time All-Ireland champions Kerry take on a rejuvenated Monaghan in Tullamore on the same day at 3.30pm. Kerry may have been well beaten by Cork in the provincial decider but will still be ranked as one of the favourites for All-Ireland glory. However, with Jenny Greenan, Niamh Kindon and Edel Byrne back on form, and veteran Brenda McAnespie a scoring threat, Monaghan could yet sustain a charge to October’s final. In the other two ties fixed for Pearse Park, Longford for Saturday, August 28th, Galway will be expected to overcome Laois, while John O’Leary’s Leinster champions Dublin will be confident of beating Donegal, although these games may not be as straightforward as people expect. Donegal proved plucky opposition in the Ulster final, while Laois have improved since Gerry McGill took over mid season and have tradition on their side. This season has been characterised by the emergence of teams like Cork and Galway as new provincial champions, and is by far the most competitive and open championship to date, with just about every team left believing they have realistic ambitions. Share this Article 0 0