Wicklow stalwart Jackie Kinch says it is crucial the young Ladies footballers of today recognise the potential future careers that can be afforded to them by their love of sport.
Last year's beaten finalists Wexford will face Roscommon in the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship while Clare take on Laois.
Doireann O'Sullivan shot 1-7 and Cork survived a stern test of their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship credentials with victory over Waterford at MW Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Aimee Mackin scored 0-4 and Armagh eased their way past Monaghan to qualify for the last eight of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after a 2-12 to 0-4 victory at the Athletic Grounds.
Emma Morrissey scored 2-4 including the winning penalty, deep into added-time, to seal Tipperary's place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship for 2023, with Cavan heading for the relegation play-off instead.
Half-time substitute Rachel Dwyer scored 1-5 and Kerry advanced to the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after victory over Westmeath at a windy Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.
Eight games are down for decision on live television across the All-Ireland senior and minor championship knockout stages, and the All-Ireland ladies senior championship group phase.
Meath manager Eamonn Murray said he is excited about what lies after watching his TG4 All-Ireland Senior Champions book their place in the 2022 quarter-finals.
Orlagh Lally salvaged a draw for Meath as the reigning champions advanced to the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship despite being held to a draw by Armagh.
Doireann O'Sullivan scored 1-5 as Cork withstood a second half comeback to get their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign off to a winning start with victory over Donegal in Clane.
Olivia Divilly scored 0-5 as Galway earned a spot in the quarter-finals after their first win of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship against Westmeath in Tuam Stadium.
Tara Needham's excellent last-ditch point earned Mayo the win over a dogged Cavan booking their place in the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
Tyrone will clash with last year's beaten TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship finalists Wexford in the pick of the quarter-finals this time around.
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh kicked eight points as Kerry secured a crucial win in their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship opener at the expense of Galway at St Brendan's Park in Birr.
Geraldine McLaughlin scored 0-7 to help Donegal earn a hard fought win over Waterford in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship at a blustery Birr.
Carla Rowe struck 2-3 at her home club of Clann Mhuire as Dublin began their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group A campaign with a convincing win over Cavan.
Stacey Grimes finished with 0-8 and reigning champions Meath made a winning start to Group B of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship when they proved far too strong for a youthful Monaghan side.
There's a feast of live GAA action this weekend; eight teams vying for four All-Ireland SFC quarter-final spots and there's All-Ireland SHC preliminaries taking place in Belfast and Tralee.
Aisling Murphy scored both goals as last year's beaten finalists Wexford began the 2022 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship with a 2-12 to 3-7 victory over Offaly.