Armagh and Down learn their fate for the All-Ireland SFC Group Stages

Croke Park. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

The draw for the All-Ireland SFC Group Stages was made this afternoon, with Down set to face the Leinster champions, whilst Armagh are guaranteed to meet one of the Connacht finalists (Mayo or Galway), and face the prospect of meeting Dublin and Derry should they lose the Ulster Final.

Down were drawn alongside the Leinster winners (Meath or Louth), the Munster runners-up (Kerry or Clare) and Monaghan.

If Armagh win the Ulster Final, they will play the Connacht runners-up (Galway or Mayo), Tyrone and Cavan.

If Armagh lose the Ulster Final, they will play the Connacht champions (Galway or Mayo), Dublin and Derry.

Group 1: Ulster winners, Connacht runners-up, Tyrone, Cavan.

Group 2: Munster winners, Leinster runners-up, Roscommon, Cork.

Group 3: Leinster winners, Munster runners-up, Monaghan, Down.

Group 4: Connacht winners, Ulster runners-up, Dublin, Derry.

Armagh and Down learn their fate for the All-Ireland SFC Group Stages

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