Munster club championships: Who, when and where Tipperary's county champions will play

With five of Tipperary's six county championships now decided across hurling and football, attention is turning towards the Munster club championships, where the Premier County's representatives are preparing for their respective provincial campaigns.

Thurles Sarsfields, Loughmore Castleiney, St Mary's, Killenaule and Fethard have all secured their places in Munster, while the final remaining county title will be decided this Friday night when Father Sheehy's and Mullinahone clash in the Premier Junior Football Final.

The winners of that encounter will complete Tipperary's six-strong provincial contingent, with the Munster campaigns getting underway on Saturday, October 31.

There are some intriguing contests on the horizon, with several Tipperary clubs facing trips outside the county, while others will enjoy home advantage as they attempt to make their mark on the provincial stage.

Senior Hurling: Thurles Sarsfields

Tipperary senior hurling champions Thurles Sarsfields will have to wait until Sunday, November 15 to begin their Munster campaign, having received a bye into the semi-finals. The Blues will face either Cork champions Glen Rovers or Clare representatives Inagh Kilnamona, who meet in Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday, November 1.

Sarsfields will be on the road for their semi-final, with the fixture taking place at either a Cork or Clare venue, depending on the outcome of that quarter-final.

The Munster Senior Club Hurling Final is scheduled for Sunday, November 29.

Senior Football: Loughmore Castleiney

Loughmore Castleiney will begin their Munster Senior Club Football Championship campaign with a trip to Cork on Sunday, November 8. The Tipperary champions will face the winners of the Cork Senior Football Championship, with Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr's battling it out for the right to represent the Rebel County.

Should Loughmore Castleiney progress, they will face either Fr Casey's or Kildimo Pallaskenry of Limerick in the semi-finals on Sunday, November 22, with that fixture taking place at either a Cork or Tipperary venue.

The provincial final is fixed for Sunday, December 6.

Intermediate Hurling: St Mary's

St Mary's will be the first of Tipperary's intermediate representatives into Munster action when they take on Cork champions Ballincollig on Sunday, November 1.

The quarter-final clash will take place at Clonmel Sportsfield, with throw-in scheduled for 1.15pm, giving the Tipperary champions home advantage for their opening provincial outing.

Victory would see St Mary's advance to a Munster semi-final against either Waterford's Clashmore-Kinsalebeg or Kerry champions Abbeydorney on Sunday, November 15.

The Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Final is scheduled for Sunday, November 29.

Intermediate Football: Killenaule

Killenaule will also enjoy home advantage when they begin their Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship campaign on Sunday, November 8. The South Tipperary side will face either Galbally or Na Piarsaigh of Limerick in the quarter-finals, with the game scheduled to take place at a Tipperary venue.

Should Killenaule emerge victorious, they will progress to a semi-final on Sunday, November 22 against the Cork champions, who will come from Uibh Laoire, Kiskeam, Macroom or Ballinora.

That semi-final will be played at either a Limerick or Cork venue, while the provincial final is scheduled for Sunday, December 6.

Junior Hurling: Fethard

Fethard will get their Munster Junior Club Hurling Championship campaign underway with a trip to Clare on Saturday, October 31. The Tipperary champions face Ennistymon in Ennistymon at 1.15pm, with a place in the provincial semi-finals at stake.

Should Fethard advance, they will meet the winners of the quarter-final between Cork representatives Kilshannig or St Catherine's and Waterford's Ardmore, who compete under the name Déaglán Naofa.

That semi-final is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, with the Munster Junior Club Hurling Final fixed for Saturday, November 28.

Junior Football: Father Sheehy's or Mullinahone

The final piece of Tipperary's Munster club championship jigsaw will fall into place this Friday night when Father Sheehy's and Mullinahone contest the County Premier Junior Football Final.

Both sides will be hoping to secure the county title and the opportunity to represent Tipperary in the Munster Junior Club Football Championship, with a provincial quarter-final awaiting the winners just over a fortnight later.

The eventual champions will travel to Limerick on Saturday, November 7 to face either Monagea or Athea in the provincial quarter-finals.

Victory would set up a Munster semi-final on Saturday, November 21 against the winners of the Clare and Cork quarter-final, involving O'Currys or Parteen-Meelick and Canovee or Cobh.

The Munster Junior Club Football Final is scheduled for Saturday, December 5.