Mayo to face Down in Newry qualifier

MAYO have been drawn to face Down in the second round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers in Newry.

The match will be played on the weekend after next, June 22/23.

Despite being drawn first, Mayo must travel north due to Down"s Division Three National League status.

Down overcame Tipperary in the first round of the qualifiers at Pairc Esler yesterday and were previously defeated by Armagh in the quarterfinals of the Ulster championship.

The full draw is:

Westmeath v Limerick

Longford v Tyrone

Antrim v Kildare

Clare v Leitrim

Down v Mayo

Derry v Laois

Offaly v Sligo

Monaghan v Armagh.

The throw-in times and venues will be announced tomorrow afternoon.