THIS is a huge weekend for Armagh Minors as they have a tough test against Cork in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
The Orchard lads will be keen to prove that the defeat to Tyrone in the Ulster Final was a freak result and they aren't as bad as they showed.
Saturday's game will be time for redemption for a lot of the Armagh lads and they will look to show a lot more steel and character.
They didn't show much pride or passion in the Ulster Minor Final and that is rare coming from any team Paul McShane is involved with and against Cork, they can restore pride and display just how good they can be.
Armagh Minors are still in the All-Ireland and while Cork are a tough opposition, we can do a good enough job against the Rebels and get a result.
Obviously it will be a big plus if captain Pete Carragher is fit and he can be the driving force to get us into an All-Ireland semifinal.
Armagh manager Paul McShane and his management team are the men to lift the Orchard lads' spirits and will let them know that last Sunday wasn't good enough.
We are lucky that we have a management team that helped bring so much success to the county last year and hopefully they can get the best from the players.
Down got the toughest draw of them all, by facing Kerry in the All-Ireland QuarterFinal. Although it is the quickest way to get rid of any complacency that might have crept in after hammering Sligo on Saturday night.
Wee James McCartan won't have any trouble lifting his side for this game and Down shouldn't be fearful. Any team that can score 3-20 in championship football has a chance of success, regardless who they play, and they have a chance. It is probably the biggest weekend for Down in the last decade, so already they have instilled passion in the Mourne colours.
Down are back on the big stage, and they have a chance of success.
At senior level in Armagh, the focus has switched to club football.
It takes county players a few weeks of adjustment getting back into club football. But when you have been unsuccessful with your county it can be hard to pick yourself up. But once you start playing the county hangover doesn't be long fading away.
Sometimes as an individual you want to prove that you aren't as bad as your last county performance.
Crossmaglen need another win to wrap up Division One of the All-County League, but for me it doesn't really count for much. We want to win the County Championship.