 Liam Clarke's Down face a challange against Galway |
Beaten Ulster finalists Down will face a daunting game against Galway in the first round of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship qualifiers on 26 June. John Crossey's team went into the qualifying round after losing Sunday's Ulster final to Antrim 3-14 to 0-18.
The match will be played at Ballycran with a 1630 BST throw-in.
It will be meeting of the Allianz National League Division One champions (Galway) against the Division Two title holders (Down).
Holders Kilkenny, surprisingly beaten by Wexford, face a trip to the losers of the Offaly and Dublin tie.
Tipperary are at home to Limerick while Clare will take on the losers of the Westmeath and Laois game.
Guinness All-Ireland hurling qualifiers
Round One
Galway v Down
Tipperary v Limerick
Offaly/Dublin v Kilkenny
Clare v Westmeath/Laois
MMIX
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