As we reach the business end of the season, there are some vital games down for decision in various LFA competitions

In the last eight of the O Neills LFA Junior Shield, six teams are in action with three of them hoping to join Straffan in the last four. Bohs SC host Abbeyleix Athletic in John Paul Park at 2pm on Saturday while at 1pm Mid Sutton Sportsling will be at home to Stamullan FC. On Sunday, the last of the quarter finals will be played when Skryne Tara take on Aungier Celtic at 2pm.

Also on Saturday, North End United from Wexford will travel to Parkville United in Tullow in the Third round of the O Neills LFA Youth Cup with a game at home to St Kevins Boys in the quarter finals as the reward for the winner. This game in Tullow kicks off at 2pm on Saturday

On Sunday, Carlow  league side Hanover Harps are at home to Baldoyle United from the AUL in the last sixteen of the O Neills LFA Junior Cup while Freebooters from Kilkenny travel to Home Farm to take on the host team in the quarter finals of the O Neills LFA Under Nineteen Cup

Best of luck to all teams in what promises to be a great weekend of football