Both senior hurling championship semi-finals down for decision in south Tipperary

Both Clonmel Oil South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals will be played this weekend. 

On Saturday evening at Clonmel Sportsfield, holders Carrick Swan will face Mullinahone.

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The throw-in is at 7pm and the referee is Brian Tyrrell.

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Then on Sunday at Páirc na nEalaí, Carrick-on-Suir, Killenaule will face St Mary's, also at 7pm.

The referee is Michael Kennedy. 

With interest in the game on a high following Tipperary's great victory in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final, large attendances are expected at both games.