Eire Og manager Mattie Shannon admits a busy schedule for their dual contingent is a concern as both the hurling and football championships heat up.
The Townies battled to victory over Clooney-Quin to move into contention for the knockout stages of the race for the Canon Hamilton, with thoughts now turning to a winner takes all battle with Doonbeg in the football championship this weekend.
Over half of the Eire Og team that lined out for that win against Clooney-Quin started for Paul Madden’s footballers in their last outing against Clondegad, but county star Gavin Cooney is a major doubt with a hand injury this weekend.
Shannon says when the focus moves back to hurling matters, there will be plenty to work on if they are to reach the last eight
Meanwhile Newmarket boss Tomás Ryan feels his side need to keep sight of the fact that their season is still alive, despite their loss to Feakle.
The Blues will have a derby showdown with Clooney-Quin in their final round tie, where victory will likely see them progress to the knockout stages.
Ryan says they have to produce an improved performance if they want to get back on track
